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	*** {{File\|directory\|definitions}}: Contains various built-in definitions of certain things in the game.		*** {{File\|directory\|definitions}}: Contains various built-in definitions of certain things in the game.
	**** {{File\|dir\|attachables}}: Contains attachable definitions for [[Minecraft:armor]]s and gears, include all variants of helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots; bow, crossbow, elytra, shield, trident, and turtle helmet.		**** {{File\|dir\|attachables}}: Contains attachable definitions for [[Minecraft:armor]]s and gears, include all variants of helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots; bow, crossbow, elytra, shield, trident, and turtle helmet.
			**** {{File\|dir\|disconnection_errors}}: {{info needed}}
	**** {{File\|dir\|feature_rules}}: Contains rules for the features generated in the world.		**** {{File\|dir\|feature_rules}}: Contains rules for the features generated in the world.
	**** {{File\|dir\|features}}: Contains [[Minecraft:feature]]s generated in the world.		**** {{File\|dir\|features}}: Contains [[Minecraft:feature]]s generated in the world.
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	*** {{File\|file\|bootstrap.json}}: {{info needed}}		*** {{File\|file\|bootstrap.json}}: {{info needed}}
	*** {{File\|file\|bootstrap_creator.json}}: {{info needed}}		*** {{File\|file\|bootstrap_creator.json}}: {{info needed}}
			*** {{File\|file\|bootstrap_legacy.json}}: {{info needed}}
	*** {{File\|file\|def_action_test.json}}: {{info needed}}		*** {{File\|file\|def_action_test.json}}: {{info needed}}
			*** {{File\|file\|packetlimitconfig.json}}: {{info needed}}
	*** {{File\|file\|profanity_filter.wlist}}: The [[Minecraft:profanity filter]] list encoded in {{w\|Base64}}.		*** {{File\|file\|profanity_filter.wlist}}: The [[Minecraft:profanity filter]] list encoded in {{w\|Base64}}.
	*** {{File\|file\|texture_backwards_compatibility_mapping.json}}: A [[Minecraft:JSON]] file used by the game to map texture compatibility in resource pack.		*** {{File\|file\|texture_backwards_compatibility_mapping.json}}: A [[Minecraft:JSON]] file used by the game to map texture compatibility in resource pack.
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	** {{File\|file\|cohtml.WindowsDesktop.dll}}: Coherent Gameface's HTML engine for [[Minecraft:Ore UI]].<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll">https://docs.coherent-labs.com/cpp-gameface/integration/setup_guide_native/</ref>		** {{File\|file\|cohtml.WindowsDesktop.dll}}: Coherent Gameface's HTML engine for [[Minecraft:Ore UI]].<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll">https://docs.coherent-labs.com/cpp-gameface/integration/setup_guide_native/</ref>
	** {{File\|file\|cohtml_icuuc.dll}}: Coherent Gameface and Unicode Internationalization.<ref>https://unicode-org.github.io/icu/userguide/icu4c/</ref>		** {{File\|file\|cohtml_icuuc.dll}}: Coherent Gameface and Unicode Internationalization.<ref>https://unicode-org.github.io/icu/userguide/icu4c/</ref>
	** {{File\|file\|~~dxcompiler~~.dll}}: {{info needed}}		** {{File\|file\|CoreMessagingXP.dll}}: {{info needed}}
	** {{File\|file\|~~dxil~~.dll}}: {{info needed}}		** {{File\|file\|dcompi.dll}}: {{info needed}}
			** {{File\|file\|dwmcorei.dll}}: {{info needed}}
			** {{File\|file\|DwmSceneI.dll}}: {{info needed}}
			** {{File\|file\|dxcompiler.dll}}: Library related to DirectX Shader Compiler.<ref name="directx-shader-compiler">https://github.com/microsoft/DirectXShaderCompiler</ref>
			** {{File\|file\|dxil.dll}}: Library related to DirectX Shader Compiler.<ref name="directx-shader-compiler" />
	** {{File\|file\|fmod.dll}}: {{w\|FMOD}} audio processing library. All sound files in the vanilla resource packs are encoded in {{cd\|.fsb}}, which requires this library.		** {{File\|file\|fmod.dll}}: {{w\|FMOD}} audio processing library. All sound files in the vanilla resource packs are encoded in {{cd\|.fsb}}, which requires this library.
	** {{File\|file\|HttpServer.UWP.dll}}: Library related to Coherent Gameface's {{w\|HTTP server}}.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>
	** {{File\|file\|gamelaunchhelper.exe}}: Alternative executable for launching the game.		** {{File\|file\|gamelaunchhelper.exe}}: Alternative executable for launching the game.
	** {{File\|file\|LargeLogo.png}}: The large version (480×480) of the app icon.		** {{File\|file\|LargeLogo.png}}: The large version (480×480) of the app icon.
	** {{File\|file\|layout.xml}}: ~~{{info needed}}~~		** {{File\|file\|layout.xml}}: Package mapping file.<ref>https://learn.microsoft.com/gaming/gdk/docs/features/common/packaging/overviews/packaging-getting-started-for-pc</ref>
	** {{File\|file\|layout_50dd1acc-7556-5abd-21b7-e1d945549a4d.xml}}: {{~~info needed~~}}		** {{File\|file\|layout_50dd1acc-7556-5abd-21b7-e1d945549a4d.xml}}: Identical to {{File\|file\|layout.xml}} (not in full release).
			** {{File\|file\|layout_8b08c6ae-d30f-3099-2f7c-557abd18d01b.xml}}: Identical to {{File\|file\|layout.xml}} (not in ''Preview'').
			** {{File\|file\|libHttpClient.GDK.dll}}: HTTP and [[Minecraft:wikipedia:WebSocket\|WebSocket]] library.<ref>https://github.com/Microsoft/libHttpClient</ref>
	** {{File\|file\|Logo.png}}: The default version (150x150) of the app icon.		** {{File\|file\|Logo.png}}: The default version (150x150) of the app icon.
			** {{File\|file\|marshal.dll}}: {{info needed}}
	** {{File\|file\|[[Minecraft::File:MCSplashScreen.png\|MCSplashScreen.png]]}}: The red [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]] splash screen shown on startup.		** {{File\|file\|[[Minecraft::File:MCSplashScreen.png\|MCSplashScreen.png]]}}: The red [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]] splash screen shown on startup.
	** {{File\|file\|MediaDecoders.WindowsDesktop.dll}}: Library related to Coherent Gameface, likely for [[Minecraft:w:Data compression\|media encoding]].<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>		** {{File\|file\|MediaDecoders.WindowsDesktop.dll}}: Library related to Coherent Gameface, likely for [[Minecraft:w:Data compression\|media encoding]].<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.DirectManipulation.dll}}: Library related to Direct Manipulation, part of the Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk">https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/windows-app-sdk/api/winrt</ref>
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.Graphics.Display.dll}}: Library related to Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk"/>
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.InputStateManager.dll}}: {{info needed}}
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.Internal.FrameworkUdk.dll}}: {{info needed}}
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.UI.Composition.OSSupport.dll}}: Library related to WinUI, part of the Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk"/>
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.UI.Designer.dll}}: Library related to WinUI, part of the Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk"/>
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.UI.dll}}: Library related to WinUI, part of the Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk"/>
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.UI.Input.dll}}: Library related to WinUI, part of the Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk"/>
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.UI.pri}}: Resources for {{File\|file\|Microsoft.UI.dll}}.
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.UI.Windowing.Core.dll}}: Library related to WinUI, part of the Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk"/>
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.UI.Windowing.dll}}: Library related to WinUI, part of the Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk"/>
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls.dll}}: Library related to WinUI, part of the Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk"/>
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls.pri}}: Resource file for {{File\|file\|Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls.dll}}.
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.ui.xaml.dll}}: Library related to WinUI, part of the Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk"/>
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Internal.dll}}: Library related to WinUI, part of the Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk"/>
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Phone.dll}}: Library related to WinUI, part of the Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk"/>
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.ui.xaml.resources.19h1.dll}}: Library related to WinUI, part of the Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk"/>
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.ui.xaml.resources.common.dll}}: Library related to WinUI, part of the Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk"/>
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.Windows.ApplicationModel.Background.UniversalBGTask.dll}}: Library related to Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk"/>
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.Windows.ApplicationModel.Resources.dll}}: Library related to Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk"/>
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.Bootstrap.dll}}: Library related to Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk"/>
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.dll}}: Library related to Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk"/>
			** {{File\|file\|Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.pri}}: Resource file for {{File\|file\|Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.dll}}
	** {{File\|file\|MicrosoftGame.Config}}: GDK app manifest.<ref>https://learn.microsoft.com/gaming/gdk/docs/features/common/game-config/microsoftgameconfig-overview</ref>		** {{File\|file\|MicrosoftGame.Config}}: GDK app manifest.<ref>https://learn.microsoft.com/gaming/gdk/docs/features/common/game-config/microsoftgameconfig-overview</ref>
	** {{File\|file\|Minecraft.Windows.exe}}: The main executable for the ''Bedrock Edition'' GDK app (encrypted).		** {{File\|file\|Minecraft.Windows.exe}}: The main executable for the ''Bedrock Edition'' GDK app (encrypted).
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	** {{File\|file\|minecraftIcon.ico}}: The app icon which shows on the top of the app window (not in ''Preview'').		** {{File\|file\|minecraftIcon.ico}}: The app icon which shows on the top of the app window (not in ''Preview'').
	** {{File\|file\|minecraftPreviewIcon.ico}}: The ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Preview]]'' app icon which shows on the top of the app window (not in full release).		** {{File\|file\|minecraftPreviewIcon.ico}}: The ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Preview]]'' app icon which shows on the top of the app window (not in full release).
			** {{File\|file\|MRM.dll}}: Library related to Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk"/>
	** {{File\|file\|nvngx_dlss.dll}}: Library for NVIDIA {{w\|DLSS}} functionality.<ref>https://github.com/NVIDIA/DLSS/blob/main/lib/Windows_x86_64/rel/nvngx_dlss.dll</ref>		** {{File\|file\|nvngx_dlss.dll}}: Library for NVIDIA {{w\|DLSS}} functionality.<ref>https://github.com/NVIDIA/DLSS/blob/main/lib/Windows_x86_64/rel/nvngx_dlss.dll</ref>
	** {{File\|file\|PlayFabMultiplayerGDK.dll}}: Likely related to multiplayer support via [https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/playfab Azure PlayFab].		** {{File\|file\|PlayFabMultiplayerGDK.dll}}: Likely related to multiplayer support via [https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/playfab Azure PlayFab].
			** {{File\|file\|PushNotificationsLongRunningTask.ProxyStub.dll}}: Library related to Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk"/>
	** {{File\|file\|RenoirCore.WindowsDesktop.dll}}: Coherent Labs' Renoir Graphics Library.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/><ref>https://coherent-labs.com/posts/introducing-renoir-graphics-library/</ref>		** {{File\|file\|RenoirCore.WindowsDesktop.dll}}: Coherent Labs' Renoir Graphics Library.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/><ref>https://coherent-labs.com/posts/introducing-renoir-graphics-library/</ref>
	** {{File\|file\|resources.pri}}: Resources file containing localized strings and assets.<ref>https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/app-resources/resource-management-system</ref>		** {{File\|file\|resources.pri}}: Resources file containing localized strings and assets.<ref>https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/app-resources/resource-management-system</ref>
	** {{File\|file\|SmallLogo.png}}: The small version (44x44) of the app icon.		** {{File\|file\|SmallLogo.png}}: The small version (44x44) of the app icon.
	** {{File\|file\|~~SmallLogo~~.png}}: The Microsoft Store version (100x100) of the app icon.		** {{File\|file\|StoreLogo.png}}: The Microsoft Store version (100x100) of the app icon.
	** {{File\|file\|v8.dll}}: Library related to [[Minecraft:w:V8_(JavaScript_engine)\|V8]] JavaScript engine used for Coherent Gameface.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>		** {{File\|file\|v8.dll}}: Library related to [[Minecraft:w:V8_(JavaScript_engine)\|V8]] JavaScript engine used for Coherent Gameface.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>
	** {{File\|file\|v8_libbase.dll}}: Library related to V8 JavaScript engine used for Coherent Gameface.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>		** {{File\|file\|v8_libbase.dll}}: Library related to V8 JavaScript engine used for Coherent Gameface.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>
	** {{File\|file\|v8_libplatform.dll}}: Library related to V8 JavaScript engine used for Coherent Gameface.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>		** {{File\|file\|v8_libplatform.dll}}: Library related to V8 JavaScript engine used for Coherent Gameface.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>
	** {{File\|file\|v8_zlib.dll}}: {{w\|Zlib}} compression library related to the V8 JavaScript engine used for Coherent Gameface.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>		** {{File\|file\|v8_zlib.dll}}: {{w\|Zlib}} compression library related to the V8 JavaScript engine used for Coherent Gameface.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>
			** {{File\|file\|WebView2Loader.dll}}: {{info needed}}
			** {{File\|file\|WERHandler.dll}}: {{info needed}}
	** {{File\|file\|WinPixEventRuntime.dll}}: {{info needed}}		** {{File\|file\|WinPixEventRuntime.dll}}: {{info needed}}
			** {{File\|file\|WinUIEdit.dll}}: Library related to WinUI, part of the Windows App SDK.<ref name="windows-app-sdk"/>
			** {{File\|file\|wuceffectsi.dll}}: {{info needed}}
	** {{File\|file\|XCurl.dll}}: Library which implements [https://curl.haxx.se/libcurl/ libCurl] APIs while being GDK compliant.<ref>https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/gaming/gdk/docs/features/console/networking/web-requests/intro-xcurl</ref> Likely used for HTTP requests.		** {{File\|file\|XCurl.dll}}: Library which implements [https://curl.haxx.se/libcurl/ libCurl] APIs while being GDK compliant.<ref>https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/gaming/gdk/docs/features/console/networking/web-requests/intro-xcurl</ref> Likely used for HTTP requests.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16.100\|dev=beta 1.16.100.50\|Added {{cd\|gui/dist/hbui}} to match [[Minecraft:Ore UI]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.120\|dev=Preview 1.21.120.21\|''Minecraft'' for Windows is now a GDK application instead of a UWP application, moving the main content directory from {{cd\|%PROGRAMFILES%\WindowsApps}} to {{cd\|''<installation drive>''\XboxGames}}. The game can now also be installed to a drive other than the main system drive. With this change, the {{File\|file\|AppxBlockMap.xml}} and {{File\|file\|AppxSignature.p7x}} files are no longer included.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.120\|dev=Preview 1.21.120.21\|''Minecraft'' for Windows is now a GDK application instead of a UWP application, moving the main content directory from {{cd\|%PROGRAMFILES%\WindowsApps}} to {{cd\|''<installation drive>''\XboxGames}}. The game can now also be installed to a drive other than the main system drive. With this change, the {{File\|file\|AppxBlockMap.xml}} and {{File\|file\|AppxSignature.p7x}} files are no longer included.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.130\|dev=Preview 1.21.130.26\|Added {{cd\|minecraftIcon.ico}}/{{cd\|minecraftPreviewIcon.ico}} in order to fix {{bug\|MCPE-227849}}.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.130\|dev=Preview 1.21.130.26\|Added {{cd\|minecraftIcon.ico}}/{{cd\|minecraftPreviewIcon.ico}} in order to fix {{bug\|MCPE-227849}}.}}

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* {{cd\|[[Minecraft:com.mojang]]}}, the directory storing all user data.		* {{cd\|[[Minecraft:com.mojang]]}}, the directory storing all user data.
			* [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition cache files\|''Bedrock Edition'' cache files]], the storage of temporary cache.

	== References ==		== References ==

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	** {{File\|file\|[[Minecraft::File:MCSplashScreen.png\|MCSplashScreen.png]]}}: The red [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]] splash screen shown on startup.		** {{File\|file\|[[Minecraft::File:MCSplashScreen.png\|MCSplashScreen.png]]}}: The red [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]] splash screen shown on startup.
	** {{File\|file\|MediaDecoders.WindowsDesktop.dll}}: Library related to Coherent Gameface, likely for [[Minecraft:w:Data compression\|media encoding]].<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>		** {{File\|file\|MediaDecoders.WindowsDesktop.dll}}: Library related to Coherent Gameface, likely for [[Minecraft:w:Data compression\|media encoding]].<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>
	** {{File\|file\|MicrosoftGame.Config~~.exe~~}}: ~~{{info needed}}~~		** {{File\|file\|MicrosoftGame.Config}}: GDK app manifest.<ref>https://learn.microsoft.com/gaming/gdk/docs/features/common/game-config/microsoftgameconfig-overview</ref>
	** {{File\|file\|Minecraft.Windows.exe}}: The main executable for the ''Bedrock Edition'' GDK app (encrypted).		** {{File\|file\|Minecraft.Windows.exe}}: The main executable for the ''Bedrock Edition'' GDK app (encrypted).
	** {{File\|file\|Minecraft.Windows.exp}}: {{info needed}}		** {{File\|file\|Minecraft.Windows.exp}}: {{info needed}}

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{{Italic title|Bedrock Edition}}
The '''installation files''' for {{BE}} contain the game program as well as resources required to run the game, such as [[Minecraft:resource pack]]s, [[Minecraft:behavior pack]]s, [[Minecraft:skin pack]]s, and [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]] configurations. On the Windows version of {{BE}}, those are located in {{file|directory|'''Minecraft for Windows'''|inline=1}} or {{file|directory|'''Minecraft Preview for Windows'''|inline=1}}.

== Location ==
=== Windows ===
On Windows, the files are located under the {{cd|''<installation drive>''\XboxGames\Minecraft for Windows}} (or {{cd|..\Minecraft Preview for Windows}} for ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Preview|Preview]]'') directory. This directory contains a few unknown files and a {{file|directory|Content|inline=1}} directory containing all data. The {{cd|XboxGames}} directory may also be located on other {{w|Disk partitioning|partition}} depending on the game's installation folder, which is configured in Microsoft Store or the Xbox app.<ref>https://www.elevenforum.com/t/change-game-installation-options-in-microsoft-store-and-xbox-app-in-windows-11.19791/</ref>

The main {{file|directory|Content|inline=1}} directory can also be accessed from the old UWP storage location in {{cd|%PROGRAMFILES%\WindowsApps}}. The directory's name is different based on each versions:
* For release versions, it is formatted like {{cd|MICROSOFT.MINECRAFTUWP_''<internal version>''_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe}}.
* For ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Preview]]'', it is formatted like {{cd|Microsoft.MinecraftWindowsBeta_''<internal version>''_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe}}.
* For ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Education]]'', it is formatted like {{cd|Microsoft.MinecraftEducationEdition_''<internal version>''_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe}}

=== Android ===

On Android, the files are located inside {{w|APK}} files. Those are based on ZIP archives, and can be opened with an archive tool that supports this format. The assets present in the {{File|directory|Content|inline=1}} directory on Windows are located in the <code>install_pack.apk</code> split, inside the {{File|directory|assets|inline=1}} directory.

When the game is installed, the APK files are installed into <code>/data/app</code>. While this directory is not readable without root, it is possible to access the APK files using {{w|Android Debug Bridge}} (ADB) or third-party tools like [https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.smartpack.packagemanager/ Package Manager].

== Directory structure ==
<div class="treeview">
* {{File|directory|Content}}
** {{File|directory|behavior_packs}}: Contains imported [[Minecraft:behavior pack]]s for signed out players.
** {{File|directory|data}}: The directory containing all vanilla resources for the game.
*** {{File|directory|behavior_packs}}: Contains [[Minecraft:Behavior pack#Internal behavior packs|vanilla behavior packs]].
*** {{File|directory|credits}}: Contains the texts for the [[Minecraft:credit sequence]].
**** {{File|file|credits.json}}: Contains [[Minecraft:Mojang staff]] and other people who have worked on ''[[Minecraft: Bedrock Edition]]''.
**** {{File|file|end.txt}}: Contains the [[Minecraft:End Poem]].
**** {{File|file|quote.txt}}: Contains the quotation added at the end of the credit sequence.
*** {{File|directory|definitions}}: Contains various built-in definitions of certain things in the game.
**** {{File|dir|attachables}}: Contains attachable definitions for [[Minecraft:armor]]s and gears, include all variants of helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots; bow, crossbow, elytra, shield, trident, and turtle helmet.
**** {{File|dir|feature_rules}}: Contains rules for the features generated in the world.
**** {{File|dir|features}}: Contains [[Minecraft:feature]]s generated in the world.
**** {{File|dir|persona}}: Contains appearance definitions for the default characters. They dictate what the character should wear, such as hair, shirt, pants, etc.
**** {{File|dir|sdl_layouts}}: Contains the JSON UI files for the Character Creator menu.{{verify}}
**** {{File|dir|spawn_groups}}: Contains spawning mechanics for each individual wave of [[Minecraft:raid]]s.
*** {{File|directory|fonts}}: Contains a singular font file, see below.
**** {{File|file|Mojangles.ttf}}: The [[Minecraft:Mojangles]] {{w|TrueType}} font file used in the game.
*** {{File|directory|gui}}: Contains [[Minecraft:Ore UI]] resources, such as UI definitions (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript), images, fonts, etc.
**** {{File|directory|dist/hbui}}: {{cd|hbui}} stands for '''H'''umming'''b'''ird '''U'''I, which is the former name for Ore UI, the framework used in building the game's [[Minecraft:user interface]].
*** {{File|directory|icu}}: {{info needed|might be related to ICU Unicode (https://icu.unicode.org/)}}
*** {{File|directory|ray_tracing}}: Contains some resources for [[Minecraft:RTX]], including textures.
*** {{File|directory|renderer}}: Contains configurations for [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]].
*** {{File|directory|resource_packs}}: Contains [[Minecraft:Resource pack#Internal resource packs|vanilla resource packs]].
*** {{File|directory|skin_packs}}: Contains [[Minecraft:Skin pack#Internal skin packs|vanilla skin packs]].
*** {{File|directory|store}}: Contains terms of use texts for both [[Minecraft:Realms]] subscriptions, including translations.
*** {{File|file|bootstrap.json}}: {{info needed}}
*** {{File|file|bootstrap_creator.json}}: {{info needed}}
*** {{File|file|def_action_test.json}}: {{info needed}}
*** {{File|file|profanity_filter.wlist}}: The [[Minecraft:profanity filter]] list encoded in {{w|Base64}}.
*** {{File|file|texture_backwards_compatibility_mapping.json}}: A [[Minecraft:JSON]] file used by the game to map texture compatibility in resource pack.
*** {{File|file|uniforms.json}}: {{info needed}}
** {{File|directory|development_behavior_packs}}: Contains manually imported [[Minecraft:behavior pack]]s for signed out players.
** {{File|directory|development_resource_packs}}: Contains manually imported [[Minecraft:resource pack]]s for signed out players.
** {{File|directory|development_skin_packs}}: Contains manually imported [[Minecraft:skin pack]]s for signed out players.
** {{File|directory|Installers}}
*** {{File|file|GameInputRedist.msi}}: The installer program for Microsoft GameInput, an application used for controller, keyboard, and mouse inputs.
** {{File|directory|resource_packs}}: Contains imported [[Minecraft:resource pack]]s for signed out players.
** {{File|file|appxmanifest.xml}}: App package manifest.<ref name="msix-package">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/msix/overview</ref>
** {{File|file|cohtml.WindowsDesktop.dll}}: Coherent Gameface's HTML engine for [[Minecraft:Ore UI]].<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll">https://docs.coherent-labs.com/cpp-gameface/integration/setup_guide_native/</ref>
** {{File|file|cohtml_icuuc.dll}}: Coherent Gameface and Unicode Internationalization.<ref>https://unicode-org.github.io/icu/userguide/icu4c/</ref>
** {{File|file|dxcompiler.dll}}: {{info needed}}
** {{File|file|dxil.dll}}: {{info needed}}
** {{File|file|fmod.dll}}: {{w|FMOD}} audio processing library. All sound files in the vanilla resource packs are encoded in {{cd|.fsb}}, which requires this library.
** {{File|file|HttpServer.UWP.dll}}: Library related to Coherent Gameface's {{w|HTTP server}}.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>
** {{File|file|gamelaunchhelper.exe}}: Alternative executable for launching the game.
** {{File|file|LargeLogo.png}}: The large version (480×480) of the app icon.
** {{File|file|layout.xml}}: {{info needed}}
** {{File|file|layout_50dd1acc-7556-5abd-21b7-e1d945549a4d.xml}}: {{info needed}}
** {{File|file|Logo.png}}: The default version (150x150) of the app icon.
** {{File|file|[[Minecraft::File:MCSplashScreen.png|MCSplashScreen.png]]}}: The red [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]] splash screen shown on startup.
** {{File|file|MediaDecoders.WindowsDesktop.dll}}: Library related to Coherent Gameface, likely for [[Minecraft:w:Data compression|media encoding]].<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>
** {{File|file|MicrosoftGame.Config.exe}}: {{info needed}}
** {{File|file|Minecraft.Windows.exe}}: The main executable for the ''Bedrock Edition'' GDK app (encrypted).
** {{File|file|Minecraft.Windows.exp}}: {{info needed}}
** {{File|file|minecraftIcon.ico}}: The app icon which shows on the top of the app window (not in ''Preview'').
** {{File|file|minecraftPreviewIcon.ico}}: The ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Preview]]'' app icon which shows on the top of the app window (not in full release).
** {{File|file|nvngx_dlss.dll}}: Library for NVIDIA {{w|DLSS}} functionality.<ref>https://github.com/NVIDIA/DLSS/blob/main/lib/Windows_x86_64/rel/nvngx_dlss.dll</ref>
** {{File|file|PlayFabMultiplayerGDK.dll}}: Likely related to multiplayer support via [https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/playfab Azure PlayFab].
** {{File|file|RenoirCore.WindowsDesktop.dll}}: Coherent Labs' Renoir Graphics Library.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/><ref>https://coherent-labs.com/posts/introducing-renoir-graphics-library/</ref>
** {{File|file|resources.pri}}: Resources file containing localized strings and assets.<ref>https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/app-resources/resource-management-system</ref>
** {{File|file|SmallLogo.png}}: The small version (44x44) of the app icon.
** {{File|file|SmallLogo.png}}: The Microsoft Store version (100x100) of the app icon.
** {{File|file|v8.dll}}: Library related to [[Minecraft:w:V8_(JavaScript_engine)|V8]] JavaScript engine used for Coherent Gameface.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>
** {{File|file|v8_libbase.dll}}: Library related to V8 JavaScript engine used for Coherent Gameface.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>
** {{File|file|v8_libplatform.dll}}: Library related to V8 JavaScript engine used for Coherent Gameface.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>
** {{File|file|v8_zlib.dll}}: {{w|Zlib}} compression library related to the V8 JavaScript engine used for Coherent Gameface.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>
** {{File|file|WinPixEventRuntime.dll}}: {{info needed}}
** {{File|file|XCurl.dll}}: Library which implements [https://curl.haxx.se/libcurl/ libCurl] APIs while being GDK compliant.<ref>https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/gaming/gdk/docs/features/console/networking/web-requests/intro-xcurl</ref> Likely used for HTTP requests.
</div>

== History ==
{{expand section}}
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine|bedrock}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.120|dev=Preview 1.21.120.21|''Minecraft'' for Windows is now a GDK application instead of a UWP application, moving the main content directory from {{cd|%PROGRAMFILES%\WindowsApps}} to {{cd|''<installation drive>''\XboxGames}}. The game can now also be installed to a drive other than the main system drive. With this change, the {{File|file|AppxBlockMap.xml}} and {{File|file|AppxSignature.p7x}} files are no longer included.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.130|dev=Preview 1.21.130.26|Added {{cd|minecraftIcon.ico}}/{{cd|minecraftPreviewIcon.ico}} in order to fix {{bug|MCPE-227849}}.}}
}}

== References ==
<references/>

== Navigation ==
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	{{Italic title\|Bedrock Edition}}		{{Italic title\|Bedrock Edition}}
	The '''installation files''' for {{BE}} contain the game program as well as resources required to run the game, such as ~~[[Minecraft:~~resource ~~pack]]s~~, [[Minecraft:behavior pack]]s, [[Minecraft:skin pack]]s, and [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]] configurations. On the Windows version of {{BE}}, those are located in {{file\|directory\|'''Minecraft for Windows'''\|inline=1}} or {{file\|directory\|'''Minecraft Preview for Windows'''\|inline=1}}.		The '''installation files''' for {{BE}} contain the game program as well as resources required to run the game, such as resource packs, [[Minecraft:behavior pack]]s, [[Minecraft:skin pack]]s, and [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]] configurations. On the Windows version of {{BE}}, those are located in {{file\|directory\|'''Minecraft for Windows'''\|inline=1}} or {{file\|directory\|'''Minecraft Preview for Windows'''\|inline=1}}.

	== Location ==		== Location ==
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	** {{File\|directory\|data}}: The directory containing all vanilla resources for the game.		** {{File\|directory\|data}}: The directory containing all vanilla resources for the game.
	*** {{File\|directory\|behavior_packs}}: Contains [[Minecraft:Behavior pack#Internal behavior packs\|vanilla behavior packs]].		*** {{File\|directory\|behavior_packs}}: Contains [[Minecraft:Behavior pack#Internal behavior packs\|vanilla behavior packs]].
	*** {{File\|directory\|credits}}: Contains the texts for the ~~[[Minecraft:~~credit sequence]].		*** {{File\|directory\|credits}}: Contains the texts for the credit sequence.
	**** {{File\|file\|credits.json}}: Contains ~~[[Minecraft:~~Mojang staff]] and other people who have worked on ''~~[[Minecraft:~~ Bedrock Edition]]''.		**** {{File\|file\|credits.json}}: Contains Mojang staff and other people who have worked on '' Bedrock Edition''.
	**** {{File\|file\|end.txt}}: Contains the ~~[[Minecraft:~~End Poem]].		**** {{File\|file\|end.txt}}: Contains the End Poem.
	**** {{File\|file\|quote.txt}}: Contains the quotation added at the end of the credit sequence.		**** {{File\|file\|quote.txt}}: Contains the quotation added at the end of the credit sequence.
	*** {{File\|directory\|definitions}}: Contains various built-in definitions of certain things in the game.		*** {{File\|directory\|definitions}}: Contains various built-in definitions of certain things in the game.
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	**** {{File\|dir\|persona}}: Contains appearance definitions for the default characters. They dictate what the character should wear, such as hair, shirt, pants, etc.		**** {{File\|dir\|persona}}: Contains appearance definitions for the default characters. They dictate what the character should wear, such as hair, shirt, pants, etc.
	**** {{File\|dir\|sdl_layouts}}: Contains the JSON UI files for the Character Creator menu.{{verify}}		**** {{File\|dir\|sdl_layouts}}: Contains the JSON UI files for the Character Creator menu.{{verify}}
	**** {{File\|dir\|spawn_groups}}: Contains spawning mechanics for each individual wave of ~~[[Minecraft:raid]]s~~.		**** {{File\|dir\|spawn_groups}}: Contains spawning mechanics for each individual wave of raids.
	*** {{File\|directory\|fonts}}: Contains a singular font file, see below.		*** {{File\|directory\|fonts}}: Contains a singular font file, see below.
	**** {{File\|file\|Mojangles.ttf}}: The ~~[[Minecraft:~~Mojangles]] {{w\|TrueType}} font file used in the game.		**** {{File\|file\|Mojangles.ttf}}: The Mojangles {{w\|TrueType}} font file used in the game.
	*** {{File\|directory\|gui}}: Contains [[Minecraft:Ore UI]] resources, such as UI definitions (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript), images, fonts, etc.		*** {{File\|directory\|gui}}: Contains [[Minecraft:Ore UI]] resources, such as UI definitions (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript), images, fonts, etc.
	**** {{File\|directory\|dist/hbui}}: {{cd\|hbui}} stands for '''H'''umming'''b'''ird '''U'''I, which is the former name for Ore UI, the framework used in building the game's ~~[[Minecraft:~~user interface]].		**** {{File\|directory\|dist/hbui}}: {{cd\|hbui}} stands for '''H'''umming'''b'''ird '''U'''I, which is the former name for Ore UI, the framework used in building the game's user interface.
	*** {{File\|directory\|icu}}: {{info needed\|might be related to ICU Unicode (https://icu.unicode.org/)}}		*** {{File\|directory\|icu}}: {{info needed\|might be related to ICU Unicode (https://icu.unicode.org/)}}
	*** {{File\|directory\|ray_tracing}}: Contains some resources for ~~[[Minecraft:~~RTX]], including textures.		*** {{File\|directory\|ray_tracing}}: Contains some resources for RTX, including textures.
	*** {{File\|directory\|renderer}}: Contains configurations for [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]].		*** {{File\|directory\|renderer}}: Contains configurations for [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]].
	*** {{File\|directory\|resource_packs}}: Contains ~~[[Minecraft:Resource pack#Internal resource packs\|~~vanilla resource packs]].		*** {{File\|directory\|resource_packs}}: Contains vanilla resource packs.
	*** {{File\|directory\|skin_packs}}: Contains [[Minecraft:Skin pack#Internal skin packs\|vanilla skin packs]].		*** {{File\|directory\|skin_packs}}: Contains [[Minecraft:Skin pack#Internal skin packs\|vanilla skin packs]].
	*** {{File\|directory\|store}}: Contains terms of use texts for both [[Minecraft:Realms]] subscriptions, including translations.		*** {{File\|directory\|store}}: Contains terms of use texts for both [[Minecraft:Realms]] subscriptions, including translations.
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	*** {{File\|file\|bootstrap_creator.json}}: {{info needed}}		*** {{File\|file\|bootstrap_creator.json}}: {{info needed}}
	*** {{File\|file\|def_action_test.json}}: {{info needed}}		*** {{File\|file\|def_action_test.json}}: {{info needed}}
	*** {{File\|file\|profanity_filter.wlist}}: The ~~[[Minecraft:~~profanity filter]] list encoded in {{w\|Base64}}.		*** {{File\|file\|profanity_filter.wlist}}: The profanity filter list encoded in {{w\|Base64}}.
	*** {{File\|file\|texture_backwards_compatibility_mapping.json}}: A [[Minecraft:JSON]] file used by the game to map texture compatibility in resource pack.		*** {{File\|file\|texture_backwards_compatibility_mapping.json}}: A [[Minecraft:JSON]] file used by the game to map texture compatibility in resource pack.
	*** {{File\|file\|uniforms.json}}: {{info needed}}		*** {{File\|file\|uniforms.json}}: {{info needed}}
	** {{File\|directory\|development_behavior_packs}}: Contains manually imported [[Minecraft:behavior pack]]s for signed out players.		** {{File\|directory\|development_behavior_packs}}: Contains manually imported [[Minecraft:behavior pack]]s for signed out players.
	** {{File\|directory\|development_resource_packs}}: Contains manually imported ~~[[Minecraft:~~resource ~~pack]]s~~ for signed out players.		** {{File\|directory\|development_resource_packs}}: Contains manually imported resource packs for signed out players.
	** {{File\|directory\|development_skin_packs}}: Contains manually imported [[Minecraft:skin pack]]s for signed out players.		** {{File\|directory\|development_skin_packs}}: Contains manually imported [[Minecraft:skin pack]]s for signed out players.
	** {{File\|directory\|Installers}}		** {{File\|directory\|Installers}}
	*** {{File\|file\|GameInputRedist.msi}}: The installer program for Microsoft GameInput, an application used for controller, keyboard, and mouse inputs.		*** {{File\|file\|GameInputRedist.msi}}: The installer program for Microsoft GameInput, an application used for controller, keyboard, and mouse inputs.
	** {{File\|directory\|resource_packs}}: Contains imported ~~[[Minecraft:~~resource ~~pack]]s~~ for signed out players.		** {{File\|directory\|resource_packs}}: Contains imported resource packs for signed out players.
	** {{File\|file\|appxmanifest.xml}}: App package manifest.<ref name="msix-package">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/msix/overview</ref>		** {{File\|file\|appxmanifest.xml}}: App package manifest.<ref name="msix-package">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/msix/overview</ref>
	** {{File\|file\|cohtml.WindowsDesktop.dll}}: Coherent Gameface's HTML engine for [[Minecraft:Ore UI]].<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll">https://docs.coherent-labs.com/cpp-gameface/integration/setup_guide_native/</ref>		** {{File\|file\|cohtml.WindowsDesktop.dll}}: Coherent Gameface's HTML engine for [[Minecraft:Ore UI]].<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll">https://docs.coherent-labs.com/cpp-gameface/integration/setup_guide_native/</ref>
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	** {{File\|file\|layout_50dd1acc-7556-5abd-21b7-e1d945549a4d.xml}}: {{info needed}}		** {{File\|file\|layout_50dd1acc-7556-5abd-21b7-e1d945549a4d.xml}}: {{info needed}}
	** {{File\|file\|Logo.png}}: The default version (150x150) of the app icon.		** {{File\|file\|Logo.png}}: The default version (150x150) of the app icon.
	** {{File\|file~~\|[[Minecraft::File:MCSplashScreen.png~~\|MCSplashScreen.png]]}}: The red ~~[[Minecraft:~~Mojang Studios]] splash screen shown on startup.		** {{File\|file\|MCSplashScreen.png}}: The red Mojang Studios splash screen shown on startup.
	** {{File\|file\|MediaDecoders.WindowsDesktop.dll}}: Library related to Coherent Gameface, likely for ~~[[Minecraft:w:Data compression\|~~media encoding]].<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>		** {{File\|file\|MediaDecoders.WindowsDesktop.dll}}: Library related to Coherent Gameface, likely for media encoding.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>
	** {{File\|file\|MicrosoftGame.Config.exe}}: {{info needed}}		** {{File\|file\|MicrosoftGame.Config.exe}}: {{info needed}}
	** {{File\|file\|Minecraft.Windows.exe}}: The main executable for the ''Bedrock Edition'' GDK app (encrypted).		** {{File\|file\|Minecraft.Windows.exe}}: The main executable for the ''Bedrock Edition'' GDK app (encrypted).
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	** {{File\|file\|SmallLogo.png}}: The small version (44x44) of the app icon.		** {{File\|file\|SmallLogo.png}}: The small version (44x44) of the app icon.
	** {{File\|file\|SmallLogo.png}}: The Microsoft Store version (100x100) of the app icon.		** {{File\|file\|SmallLogo.png}}: The Microsoft Store version (100x100) of the app icon.
	** {{File\|file\|v8.dll}}: Library related to ~~[[Minecraft:w:V8_(JavaScript_engine)\|~~V8]] JavaScript engine used for Coherent Gameface.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>		** {{File\|file\|v8.dll}}: Library related to V8 JavaScript engine used for Coherent Gameface.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>
	** {{File\|file\|v8_libbase.dll}}: Library related to V8 JavaScript engine used for Coherent Gameface.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>		** {{File\|file\|v8_libbase.dll}}: Library related to V8 JavaScript engine used for Coherent Gameface.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>
	** {{File\|file\|v8_libplatform.dll}}: Library related to V8 JavaScript engine used for Coherent Gameface.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>		** {{File\|file\|v8_libplatform.dll}}: Library related to V8 JavaScript engine used for Coherent Gameface.<ref name="coherent-gameface-dll"/>