Why does Minecraft get stuck downloading 'guava-17.0.jar'?

My copy of Minecraft seems to get stuck on 'guava-17.0.jar' when I try to download it, and it's always that.

I looked up everywhere how to fix the problem of the launcher staying stuck on this "Downloading guava-17.0.jar".

Why is this? How can I fix it?

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Best Answer

As @KenzoEngineer said in the, try re-installing Minecraft! (Delete .minecraft folder)

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How do I fix Minecraft launcher download failed?

Update Minecraft to the Latest Release

Open the Minecraft Launcher and next to your username, click on Options.

Then click on Force Update and once the Minecraft launcher is updated, check if the download file issue is resolved. Force Update the Minecraft Launcher.

Why is Minecraft installer not working?

Restarting your PC normally fixes all the temporary bugs and errors. Restart your PC and if your installer is not working due to any temporary glitch, it will fix it. Once your PC reboots, try installing Minecraft again and see if that works.

Why Minecraft installation is slow?

Network Connection (latency or lag) If you're experiencing slow performance due to connectivity, you may need to pause or stop any current downloads, change your network settings, or you may require a faster Internet connection.

How do I reinstall Minecraft on PC with Java?

Latest Version

Open the Minecraft launcher.

Click on the arrow (directly beside the version)

Click on "Latest Version!"

Click on "Play"

Soon, the client will re-download the game files.

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