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	<!--The anchor for the Version Control page. Please move this with the version control information or update that page if this one splits.-->		<!--The anchor for the Version Control page. Please move this with the version control information or update that page if this one splits.-->

	In the "Installations" tab, custom installations can be created and edited. There are buttons to sort and search installations, as well as checkboxes to enable installations with "Releases", "Snapshots", and "Modded" versions of the game. Installations are stored in [[Minecraft:launcher_profiles.json]] (~~or launcher_profiles_microsoft_store.json when using the new Minecraft Launcher for Windows)~~ in the game's directory ([[Minecraft:.minecraft]]).		In the "Installations" tab, custom installations can be created and edited. There are buttons to sort and search installations, as well as checkboxes to enable installations with "Releases", "Snapshots", and "Modded" versions of the game. Installations are stored in [[Minecraft:launcher_profiles.json]] (in the game's directory ([[Minecraft:.minecraft]]).

	By default, there are installations for the "Latest release" and for "Latest snapshot" (if enabled), both of which the game versions cannot be changed. A new installation can be created by clicking the "New installation" button and an existing installation can be edited by clicking on it. There is a "Play" button that launches the selected installation and a folder icon that takes to the installation's game directory. The ellipsis button contains options to edit, duplicate, or delete an installation.		By default, there are installations for the "Latest release" and for "Latest snapshot" (if enabled), both of which the game versions cannot be changed. A new installation can be created by clicking the "New installation" button and an existing installation can be edited by clicking on it. There is a "Play" button that launches the selected installation and a folder icon that takes to the installation's game directory. The ellipsis button contains options to edit, duplicate, or delete an installation.
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	== ''Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'' ==		== ''Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'' ==
	[[File:~~Launcher BE tab~~.~~png~~\|thumb\|width=283x283\|The default view of the ''Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'' page in the ''Minecraft Launcher'']]		[[File:Screenshot 2026-08-25 210601.jpg\|thumb\|width=283x283\|The default view of the ''Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'' page in the ''Minecraft Launcher'']]
	There are 7 tabs on the {{BE}} page: Play, Realms, Creator Tools, Marketplace Pass, FAQ, Installation, and Patch notes (the "Installation" tab is not shown on unsupported platforms).		There are 7 tabs on the {{BE}} page: Play, Realms, Creator Tools, Marketplace Pass, FAQ, Installation, and Patch notes (the "Installation" tab is not shown on unsupported platforms).

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	[[File:Minecraft Launcher Xbox Horizontal Key Art.jpg\|thumb\|width=250x250\|Key art by Mojang Studios]]		[[File:Minecraft Launcher Xbox Horizontal Key Art.jpg\|thumb\|width=250x250\|Key art by Mojang Studios]]

	The '''''Minecraft Launcher''''' is the main game downloader and launcher for ''[[Minecraft: Java Edition]]'' and one of the game downloaders and launchers for {{BE}}, {{MCD}}, and {{MCL}}. It is available for {{w\|Microsoft Windows\|Windows}}, {{w\|macOS}} and {{w\|Linux}}, but ''~~Minecraft: [[~~Minecraft:Bedrock Edition]]'' and ~~[[Minecraft:~~Minecraft Legends]] can be played only on Windows 10 or later, and ''Minecraft Dungeons'' only on Windows 7 or later.		The '''''Minecraft Launcher''''' is the main game downloader and launcher for ''[[Minecraft: Java Edition]]'' and one of the game downloaders and launchers for {{BE}}, {{MCD}}, and {{MCL}}. It is available for {{w\|Microsoft Windows\|Windows}}, {{w\|macOS}} and {{w\|Linux}}, but ''Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'' and ''Minecraft Legends'' can be played only on Windows 10 or later, and ''Minecraft Dungeons'' only on Windows 7 or later.

	== Features ==		== Features ==

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	== ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' ==		== ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' ==
	[[File:Launcher MCD2 tab.png\|thumb\|The pre-order view of the ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' page in the ''Minecraft Launcher'']]		[[File:Launcher MCD2 tab 2.png\|thumb\|The pre-order view of the ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' page in the ''Minecraft Launcher'']]
	During its pre-order phase, the {{MCD2}} page contains only a single "~~Explore~~" tab, which displays promotional media for the upcoming title, including background key art, an embedded trailer, and links to pre-order the game on the Xbox store.		During its pre-order phase, the {{MCD2}} page contains only a single "Play" tab, which displays promotional media for the upcoming title, including background key art, an embedded trailer, and links to pre-order the game on the Xbox store.

	This tab features a screenshot gallery, information about a limited-time pre-order bonus, and a promotional section linking to the original ''Minecraft Dungeons''. Additionally, the page contains an interactive puzzle consisting of eight note blocks that can be activated. If the activation sequence is correct, multiple secret events can be triggered as part of an [[Minecraft:Dungeons II:ARG\|ARG]].		This tab features a screenshot gallery, information about a limited-time pre-order bonus, and a promotional section linking to the original ''Minecraft Dungeons''. Additionally, the page contains an interactive puzzle consisting of eight note blocks that can be activated. If the activation sequence is correct, multiple secret events can be triggered as part of an [[Minecraft:Dungeons II:ARG\|ARG]].
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	File:Launcher JE tab.png\|The ''Minecraft: Java Edition'' tab		File:Launcher JE tab.png\|The ''Minecraft: Java Edition'' tab
	File:Launcher BE tab.png\|The ''Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'' tab		File:Launcher BE tab.png\|The ''Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'' tab
	File:Launcher MCD2 tab.png\|The ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' tab during pre-order		File:Launcher MCD2 tab 2.png\|The ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' tab during pre-order
	File:Launcher MCD tab.png\|The ''Minecraft Dungeons'' tab		File:Launcher MCD tab.png\|The ''Minecraft Dungeons'' tab
	File:Launcher MCL tab.png\|The ''Minecraft Legends'' tab		File:Launcher MCL tab.png\|The ''Minecraft Legends'' tab

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	[[File:Minecraft Launcher Xbox Horizontal Key Art.jpg\|thumb\|width=250x250\|Key art by Mojang Studios]]		[[File:Minecraft Launcher Xbox Horizontal Key Art.jpg\|thumb\|width=250x250\|Key art by Mojang Studios]]

	The '''''Minecraft Launcher''''' is the main game downloader and launcher for ''[[Minecraft: Java Edition]]'' and one of the game downloaders and launchers for {{BE}}, {{MCD}}, and {{MCL}}. It is available for {{w\|Microsoft Windows\|Windows}}, {{w\|macOS}} and {{w\|Linux}}, but ''Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'' and ''Minecraft Legends'' can be played only on Windows 10 or later, and ''Minecraft Dungeons'' only on Windows 7 or later.		The '''''Minecraft Launcher''''' is the main game downloader and launcher for ''[[Minecraft: Java Edition]]'' and one of the game downloaders and launchers for {{BE}}, {{MCD}}, and {{MCL}}. It is available for {{w\|Microsoft Windows\|Windows}}, {{w\|macOS}} and {{w\|Linux}}, but ''Minecraft: [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition]]'' and [[Minecraft:Minecraft Legends]] can be played only on Windows 10 or later, and ''Minecraft Dungeons'' only on Windows 7 or later.

	== Features ==		== Features ==

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	== Command-line usage ==		== Command-line usage ==
	{{msgbox\|title=Important Note\|text=On Windows, these options only apply to the old Unified Minecraft Launcher and NOT the Microsoft Store version.\|type=issue\|mini=1}}		{{msgbox\|title=Important Note\|text=On Windows, these options only apply to the old Unified Minecraft Launcher and NOT the Microsoft Store version.\|type=issue\|mini=1}}
	The ''Minecraft Launcher'' can be invoked using the command line by typing {{cd\|%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Minecraft Launcher\MinecraftLauncher.exe}} in Windows, {{cd\|minecraft-launcher}} in Linux or {{cd\|/Applications/Minecraft.app/Contents/MacOS/launcher}} on macOS.		The ''Minecraft Launcher'' can be invoked using the command line by typing {{cd\|%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Minecraft Launcher\MinecraftLauncher.exe}} on Windows, {{cd\|minecraft-launcher}} on Linux or {{cd\|/Applications/Minecraft.app/Contents/MacOS/launcher}} on macOS.
	[[File:Minecraft Launcher Command Line Args.png\|thumb\|The help message when using MinecraftLauncher.exe --help]]		[[File:Minecraft Launcher Command Line Args.png\|thumb\|The help message when using MinecraftLauncher.exe --help]]
	As of version [[Minecraft:Launcher 3.37.2\|3.37.2]], the ''Minecraft Launcher'' provides several command-line options:		As of version [[Minecraft:Launcher 3.37.2\|3.37.2]], the ''Minecraft Launcher'' provides several command-line options:

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	== Command line usage ==		== Command line usage ==
	{{msgbox\|title=Important Note\|text=On Windows, ~~this works~~ only on the old Unified Minecraft Launcher and NOT the Microsoft Store version.\|type=issue\|mini=1}}		{{msgbox\|title=Important Note\|text=On Windows, these options only apply to the old Unified Minecraft Launcher and NOT the Microsoft Store version.\|type=issue\|mini=1}}
	~~{{missing information\|section\|the default host of the proxy (if available) and the --nativeLauncherVersion flag~~}}		The ''Minecraft Launcher'' can be invoked using the command line by typing {{cd\|%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Minecraft Launcher\MinecraftLauncher.exe}} in Windows, {{cd\|minecraft-launcher}} in Linux or {{cd\|/Applications/Minecraft.app/Contents/MacOS/launcher}} on macOS.[[File:Minecraft Launcher Command Line Args.png\|thumb\|The help message when using MinecraftLauncher.exe --help]]
	The ''Minecraft Launcher'' can be invoked using the command line by typing {{cd\|%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Minecraft Launcher\MinecraftLauncher.exe}} in Windows, {{cd\|minecraft-launcher}} in Linux or {{cd\|/Applications/Minecraft.app/Contents/MacOS/launcher}} on macOS.[[File:Minecraft Launcher Command Line Args.png\|thumb\|The ~~Help Message~~ when using MinecraftLauncher.exe --help]]		As of version [[Minecraft:Launcher 3.37.2\|3.37.2]], the ''Minecraft Launcher'' provides several command-line options:
	As of version [[Minecraft:Launcher 2.2.~~25xx\|2~~.2~~.25xx~~]], the ''Minecraft Launcher'' ~~has these~~ command-line options ~~available for ''Minecraft: Java Edition''~~:
	* {{cd\|--demo}} - This launches the demo version of the game, much like if the game hasn't been purchased yet.		* {{cd\|-h, --help}} – Displays a help message listing standard command-line options.
	* {{cd\|-h, --help}} ~~- This option displays~~ a help message ~~on how to run it in the~~ command line.		* {{cd\|-w, --workDir <path>}} – Sets the launcher working directory (the location of the [[Minecraft:.minecraft]] directory).
	* {{cd\|--clean}} – This option deletes the "<samp>game</samp>" and "<samp>runtime</samp>" folders, including their contents, from the working directory.		** Can be used to create a portable installation of the launcher by passing a custom path or {{cd\|--workDir .}} to use the current directory.
	* {{cd\|--launcherui}} - This option presents the login screen.		* {{cd\|-l, --lockDir <path>}} – Restricts the launcher installation directory to the specified folder.
	* {{cd\|-w, --workDir}} – ~~This option, followed by a path~~ (~~relative or absolute), changes~~ the location ~~(and/or name)~~ of the ~~<samp>~~.minecraft~~</samp> folder~~.		* {{cd\|-c, --config <path>}} – Specifies a custom path to a configuration file for the launcher.
	** Can be used to create a portable installation of the ~~game. For example,~~ {{cd\|--workDir}} ~~(or~~ {{cd\|--~~workDir~~<~~nowiki~~>~~=</nowiki>.~~}}~~) can be used to make~~ the ~~''Minecraft Launcher'' use the current~~ directory ~~(no matter what~~ the ~~current~~ folder ~~is called)~~.		* {{cd\|--clean}} – Deletes the <samp>game</samp> and <samp>runtime</samp> directories, including their contents, from the working directory.
	* {{cd\|--~~nativeLauncherVersion~~}} - .		* {{cd\|--launcherui}} – Starts the launcher directly in UI mode, skipping update and startup checks. Allows multiple launcher processes to run simultaneously.
	* {{cd\|--~~tmpDir~~}} – ~~This option, followed by a path (relative or absolute), changes~~ the ~~location (~~and~~/or name) of the~~ <samp>~~tmp~~</samp> ~~folder~~.		* {{cd\|--mclAllowProcessLockRetries}} – If another instance of the launcher is already running, retries starting up to 5 times (waiting 1 second between attempts) before giving up and bringing the existing window to the front.
	* {{cd\|-l, --~~lockDir~~}} ~~- This option~~, ~~followed by a path, restricts~~ the ~~installation directory~~ to ~~a specified folder~~.		* {{cd\|--launcherComponentDir <path>}} – Specifies an alternative directory to locate and store core launcher components (such as <samp>launcher.dll</samp>). Bypasses ordinary update checks if valid components are already present in the folder.
	* {{cd\|--~~winTen~~}} – ~~This option adds support for Windows 10~~. ~~Since~~ the ~~''Minecraft Launcher'' now supports Windows 10 fully, this option is unnecessary and seems to have no effect~~.		* {{cd\|--stagingDir <path>}} – Specifies a custom staging directory where the updater downloads, extracts, and verifies component update files before replacing active files.
	* {{cd\|--~~proxyHost~~}} ~~- This option changes~~ where the ~~host of the proxy is~~.		* {{cd\|--skipUpdate}} – Skips the automatic check and download of launcher updates.
	* {{cd\|--~~proxyPort~~}} ~~- This option changes~~ the ~~default port from~~ {{cd\|80}} to a ~~custom one~~.		* {{cd\|--repair}} – Tells the installer to start a repair routine for the launcher and closes immediately.
	* {{cd\|--disableGPU}} ~~- This disables~~ GPU acceleration in the ~~''Minecraft Launcher''~~, which ~~might fix issues when playing ''Minecraft''.~~.		* {{cd\|--disableGPU}} – Disables GPU hardware acceleration inside the launcher interface, which can help resolve rendering glitches.
	* {{cd\|--debugGPU}} ~~- This opens up~~ a ~~new~~ window showing ~~debug information, like "Graphic Feature Stats", which shows if Hardware~~ acceleration ~~is enabled on certain features, and an option to copy the content to the clipboard. These might be useful~~ for troubleshooting ~~purposes~~.		* {{cd\|--debugGPU}} – Opens a dedicated debugging window showing GPU driver capabilities and hardware acceleration statistics for troubleshooting.
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	File:Launcher BE tab.png\|The ''Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'' tab		File:Launcher BE tab.png\|The ''Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'' tab
			File:Launcher MCD2 tab.png\|The ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' tab during pre-order
	File:Launcher MCD tab.png\|The ''Minecraft Dungeons'' tab		File:Launcher MCD tab.png\|The ''Minecraft Dungeons'' tab
	File:Launcher MCL tab.png\|The ''Minecraft Legends'' tab		File:Launcher MCL tab.png\|The ''Minecraft Legends'' tab

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	== ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' ==		== ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' ==
	This tab appears shortly delayed after the launcher has been started. It shows some screenshots from ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons II]]'' as well as a link to wishlist it on the Xbox store. The page features animations and an embed for the trailer. There are also 8 noteblocks, which can be activated. If the activation sequence is correct, multiple secret events can be triggered~~. For more information~~, ~~see ''~~[[Minecraft:~~Minecraft~~ Dungeons II]]~~'' (Trivia)~~.		This tab appears shortly delayed after the launcher has been started. It shows some screenshots from ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons II]]'' as well as a link to wishlist it on the Xbox store. The page features animations and an embed for the trailer. There are also 8 noteblocks, which can be activated. If the activation sequence is correct, multiple secret events can be triggered, which are part of an [[Minecraft:Dungeons II:ARG\|ARG]].

	== ''Minecraft Dungeons'' ==		== ''Minecraft Dungeons'' ==

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	== ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' ==		== ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' ==
	[[File:Launcher MCD2 tab.png\|thumb\|The pre-order view of the ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' page in the ''Minecraft Launcher'']]		[[File:Launcher MCD2 tab 2.png\|thumb\|The pre-order view of the ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' page in the ''Minecraft Launcher'']]
	During its pre-order phase, the {{MCD2}} page contains only a single "~~Explore~~" tab, which displays promotional media for the upcoming title, including background key art, an embedded trailer, and links to pre-order the game on the Xbox store.		During its pre-order phase, the {{MCD2}} page contains only a single "Play" tab, which displays promotional media for the upcoming title, including background key art, an embedded trailer, and links to pre-order the game on the Xbox store.

	This tab features a screenshot gallery, information about a limited-time pre-order bonus, and a promotional section linking to the original ''Minecraft Dungeons''. Additionally, the page contains an interactive puzzle consisting of eight note blocks that can be activated. If the activation sequence is correct, multiple secret events can be triggered as part of an [[Minecraft:Dungeons II:ARG\|ARG]].		This tab features a screenshot gallery, information about a limited-time pre-order bonus, and a promotional section linking to the original ''Minecraft Dungeons''. Additionally, the page contains an interactive puzzle consisting of eight note blocks that can be activated. If the activation sequence is correct, multiple secret events can be triggered as part of an [[Minecraft:Dungeons II:ARG\|ARG]].
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	File:Launcher BE tab.png\|The ''Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'' tab		File:Launcher BE tab.png\|The ''Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'' tab
	File:Launcher MCD2 tab.png\|The ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' tab during pre-order		File:Launcher MCD2 tab 2.png\|The ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' tab during pre-order
	File:Launcher MCD tab.png\|The ''Minecraft Dungeons'' tab		File:Launcher MCD tab.png\|The ''Minecraft Dungeons'' tab
	File:Launcher MCL tab.png\|The ''Minecraft Legends'' tab		File:Launcher MCL tab.png\|The ''Minecraft Legends'' tab

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	== Command-line usage ==		== Command-line usage ==
	{{msgbox\|title=Important Note\|text=On Windows, these options only apply to the old Unified Minecraft Launcher and NOT the Microsoft Store version.\|type=issue\|mini=1}}		{{msgbox\|title=Important Note\|text=On Windows, these options only apply to the old Unified Minecraft Launcher and NOT the Microsoft Store version.\|type=issue\|mini=1}}
	The ''Minecraft Launcher'' can be invoked using the command line by typing {{cd\|%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Minecraft Launcher\MinecraftLauncher.exe}} in Windows, {{cd\|minecraft-launcher}} in Linux or {{cd\|/Applications/Minecraft.app/Contents/MacOS/launcher}} on macOS.		The ''Minecraft Launcher'' can be invoked using the command line by typing {{cd\|%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Minecraft Launcher\MinecraftLauncher.exe}} on Windows, {{cd\|minecraft-launcher}} on Linux or {{cd\|/Applications/Minecraft.app/Contents/MacOS/launcher}} on macOS.
	[[File:Minecraft Launcher Command Line Args.png\|thumb\|The help message when using MinecraftLauncher.exe --help]]		[[File:Minecraft Launcher Command Line Args.png\|thumb\|The help message when using MinecraftLauncher.exe --help]]
	As of version [[Minecraft:Launcher 3.37.2\|3.37.2]], the ''Minecraft Launcher'' provides several command-line options:		As of version [[Minecraft:Launcher 3.37.2\|3.37.2]], the ''Minecraft Launcher'' provides several command-line options:

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	== Command line usage ==		== Command line usage ==
	{{msgbox\|title=Important Note\|text=On Windows, ~~this works~~ only on the old Unified Minecraft Launcher and NOT the Microsoft Store version.\|type=issue\|mini=1}}		{{msgbox\|title=Important Note\|text=On Windows, these options only apply to the old Unified Minecraft Launcher and NOT the Microsoft Store version.\|type=issue\|mini=1}}
	~~{{missing information\|section\|the default host of the proxy (if available) and the --nativeLauncherVersion flag~~}}		The ''Minecraft Launcher'' can be invoked using the command line by typing {{cd\|%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Minecraft Launcher\MinecraftLauncher.exe}} in Windows, {{cd\|minecraft-launcher}} in Linux or {{cd\|/Applications/Minecraft.app/Contents/MacOS/launcher}} on macOS.[[File:Minecraft Launcher Command Line Args.png\|thumb\|The help message when using MinecraftLauncher.exe --help]]
	The ''Minecraft Launcher'' can be invoked using the command line by typing {{cd\|%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Minecraft Launcher\MinecraftLauncher.exe}} in Windows, {{cd\|minecraft-launcher}} in Linux or {{cd\|/Applications/Minecraft.app/Contents/MacOS/launcher}} on macOS.[[File:Minecraft Launcher Command Line Args.png\|thumb\|The ~~Help Message~~ when using MinecraftLauncher.exe --help]]		As of version [[Minecraft:Launcher 3.37.2\|3.37.2]], the ''Minecraft Launcher'' provides several command-line options:
	As of version [[Minecraft:Launcher 2.2.~~25xx\|2~~.2~~.25xx~~]], the ''Minecraft Launcher'' ~~has these~~ command-line options ~~available for ''Minecraft: Java Edition''~~:
	* {{cd\|--demo}} - This launches the demo version of the game, much like if the game hasn't been purchased yet.		* {{cd\|-h, --help}} – Displays a help message listing standard command-line options.
	* {{cd\|-h, --help}} ~~- This option displays~~ a help message ~~on how to run it in the~~ command line.		* {{cd\|-w, --workDir <path>}} – Sets the launcher working directory (the location of the [[Minecraft:.minecraft]] directory).
	* {{cd\|--clean}} – This option deletes the "<samp>game</samp>" and "<samp>runtime</samp>" folders, including their contents, from the working directory.		** Can be used to create a portable installation of the launcher by passing a custom path or {{cd\|--workDir .}} to use the current directory.
	* {{cd\|--launcherui}} - This option presents the login screen.		* {{cd\|-l, --lockDir <path>}} – Restricts the launcher installation directory to the specified folder.
	* {{cd\|-w, --workDir}} – ~~This option, followed by a path~~ (~~relative or absolute), changes~~ the location ~~(and/or name)~~ of the ~~<samp>~~.minecraft~~</samp> folder~~.		* {{cd\|-c, --config <path>}} – Specifies a custom path to a configuration file for the launcher.
	** Can be used to create a portable installation of the ~~game. For example,~~ {{cd\|--workDir}} ~~(or~~ {{cd\|--~~workDir~~<~~nowiki~~>~~=</nowiki>.~~}}~~) can be used to make~~ the ~~''Minecraft Launcher'' use the current~~ directory ~~(no matter what~~ the ~~current~~ folder ~~is called)~~.		* {{cd\|--clean}} – Deletes the <samp>game</samp> and <samp>runtime</samp> directories, including their contents, from the working directory.
	* {{cd\|--~~nativeLauncherVersion~~}} - .		* {{cd\|--launcherui}} – Starts the launcher directly in UI mode, skipping update and startup checks. Allows multiple launcher processes to run simultaneously.
	* {{cd\|--~~tmpDir~~}} – ~~This option, followed by a path (relative or absolute), changes~~ the ~~location (~~and~~/or name) of the~~ <samp>~~tmp~~</samp> ~~folder~~.		* {{cd\|--mclAllowProcessLockRetries}} – If another instance of the launcher is already running, retries starting up to 5 times (waiting 1 second between attempts) before giving up and bringing the existing window to the front.
	* {{cd\|-l, --~~lockDir~~}} ~~- This option~~, ~~followed by a path, restricts~~ the ~~installation directory~~ to ~~a specified folder~~.		* {{cd\|--launcherComponentDir <path>}} – Specifies an alternative directory to locate and store core launcher components (such as <samp>launcher.dll</samp>). Bypasses ordinary update checks if valid components are already present in the folder.
	* {{cd\|--~~winTen~~}} – ~~This option adds support for Windows 10~~. ~~Since~~ the ~~''Minecraft Launcher'' now supports Windows 10 fully, this option is unnecessary and seems to have no effect~~.		* {{cd\|--stagingDir <path>}} – Specifies a custom staging directory where the updater downloads, extracts, and verifies component update files before replacing active files.
	* {{cd\|--~~proxyHost~~}} ~~- This option changes~~ where the ~~host of the proxy is~~.		* {{cd\|--skipUpdate}} – Skips the automatic check and download of launcher updates.
	* {{cd\|--~~proxyPort~~}} ~~- This option changes~~ the ~~default port from~~ {{cd\|80}} to a ~~custom one~~.		* {{cd\|--repair}} – Tells the installer to start a repair routine for the launcher and closes immediately.
	* {{cd\|--disableGPU}} ~~- This disables~~ GPU acceleration in the ~~''Minecraft Launcher''~~, which ~~might fix issues when playing ''Minecraft''.~~.		* {{cd\|--disableGPU}} – Disables GPU hardware acceleration inside the launcher interface, which can help resolve rendering glitches.
	* {{cd\|--debugGPU}} ~~- This opens up~~ a ~~new~~ window showing ~~debug information, like "Graphic Feature Stats", which shows if Hardware~~ acceleration ~~is enabled on certain features, and an option to copy the content to the clipboard. These might be useful~~ for troubleshooting ~~purposes~~.		* {{cd\|--debugGPU}} – Opens a dedicated debugging window showing GPU driver capabilities and hardware acceleration statistics for troubleshooting.
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	File:Launcher BE tab.png\|The ''Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'' tab		File:Launcher BE tab.png\|The ''Minecraft: Bedrock Edition'' tab
			File:Launcher MCD2 tab.png\|The ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' tab during pre-order
	File:Launcher MCD tab.png\|The ''Minecraft Dungeons'' tab		File:Launcher MCD tab.png\|The ''Minecraft Dungeons'' tab
	File:Launcher MCL tab.png\|The ''Minecraft Legends'' tab		File:Launcher MCL tab.png\|The ''Minecraft Legends'' tab