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Do you want a new Resource Pack for Minecraft or to access one of the screenshots you made? Accessing the .Minecraft folder on your computer will help you do both. Keep reading to learn how.
Opening Your Minecraft Folder
- Open the search menu from your desktop Start menu.
- Type "%appdata%" in the search bar and hit enter.
- Click on the Minecraft folder to open it.
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Press ⊞ Win + R . A new small window in the bottom left corner of your screen will appear. This program is called "Run" and it allows you to start things up on your computer. [1] X Research source Keep in mind that you don't have to download it, it will be a default program on your computer.
- Alternatively, you could drag your mouse to the top right corner of the screen and drag down to open up the panel. Then, click "Search" and type in "Run".
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Type %appdata% in the box.
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Click OK.
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Click on ".minecraft".
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Choose the folder you wish to access.
- You can download Optifine for Minecraft. [2] X Research source
- It provides access to a wider variety of texture packs with special features that change the look of the world. [3] X Research source
- It also offers new actions and cosmetic features that give Minecraft a cleaner look. [4] X Research source
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QuestionHow do I get a .minecraft file on Xbox One?Belle K.Top AnswererYou cannot. If you are trying to install mods or texture packs, you have to go through the Minecraft application or the store.
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QuestionHow do I get the .minecraft folderCommunity AnswerIf you are on Windows, hold the Windows key and press R. This should open a little pop-up. Then type: %appdata%. In here, it should open your apps, and you should be able to find your .minecraft folder.
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QuestionHow do I get to the .minecraft folder in Minecraft: Pocket Edition?MagnusCommunity AnswerUnfortunately, there is no .minecraft folder for the Pocket Edition version of Minecraft.
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