What does quitting the Minecraft launcher while in-game effect?
When launching the Minecraft game(I am using 1.8.9), on my dock on a Mac, I'll see two apps running related to it:
The grass block is labeled Minecraft, and it is the Minecraft launcher. The crafting table is labeled java, and it is the game itself.
I can right-click on Minecraft and quit it, and the game appears to be unaffected. I have launcher visibility in the profile unchecked, and the default is Close launcher when game starts. When I close java, Minecraft immediately closes too.
What is the purpose of running Minecraft while running java and what will quitting Minecraft affect?
Best Answer
Launchers are programs with usually a short interface which only influences some settings that may be not acessible on some situations during the actual game (Chosing DLCs to launch like in Crusader Kings II, Versions with Minecraft, or even visual settings). They generally also have a button (although the launcher may be automatic) which launches the game.
That is why you have two applications running, the launcher, which can launch the game, and the game, which is launched. They are not dependant of eachother, and as such, closing either the launcher or the game won't have influence over the other.
Java is a whole other subject. Java is a programming language, which can have a visual interface. Minecraft runs on Java. Closing Java is not a good idea, as it results on Minecraft losing its platform and closing. This can be useful if you can't exit minecraft (or you've opened several minecraft windows by mistake) and you wish to force a close on Minecraft.
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Can I close Minecraft launcher?
1) Close and open Players can also do the same if they go to the task manager and look for the \u201cMinecraft Launcher\u201d task or process. Right-clicking on it and selecting \u201cEnd Task\u201d will allow the player to shut down the game's launcher.What is the point of Minecraft launcher?
The Minecraft Launcher is your one-stop portal into the Minecraft universe. The Minecraft Launcher provides access to the following games: \u2022 Minecraft for Windows \u2013 Play in creative mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off dangerous mobs.How do I close Java launcher?
Double-click the Minecraft Launcher, and a properties window should appear. Click the "Quit" button in the bottom left of the properties window.Why when I click Minecraft launcher nothing happens?
The \u201cMinecraft won't launch\u201d problem is probably being caused by driver issues. If you're using the wrong video card driver or the driver is out of date, you may meet this problem. In addition to solving this problem, updating drivers can also improve your computer performance.Minecraft TLauncher VS Original Minecraft Launcher | Low End PC FPS Test | Minecraft Java
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