What Is a Minecraft Exit Code? 9 Common Crash Errors & Fixes

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Understand Exit Codes in Minecraft and how to repair them
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Minecraft Exit Codes (also known as Exit Statuses) are error codes that shut down your game. If you see any Exit Codes, you may have outdated drivers or software on your computer. Luckily, specific codes are caused by specific things. Here's how to fix Minecraft Exit Codes on Java, Bedrock, and Forge.

Troubleshooting Exit Statuses in Minecraft

If you get a Minecraft Exit Code that closes your game forcefully, update your graphics drivers and make sure you're running the latest version of Minecraft. If the issue persists, download and install the latest version of Java.

Method 1
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Exit Code 1

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    To fix this error code, do the following:
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Method 2
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Exit Code 139

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    This usually appears on older Mac devices, such as Mac OSX 10.5.8 or older.
    • Upgrade your device to make sure it meets Minecraft's minimum requirements . [1]
    • Update the Minecraft client.
Method 3
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Exit Code -1073740777

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    Exit Code -1073740777 usually occurs if the "D3Dgear" application is running on your computer. This application is used for game recording and live streaming.
    • You'll need to completely uninstall this program from your computer to fix this error.
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Exit Code -1073741819

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    Exit Code -1073741819 is usually caused by outdated drivers, but it can also be caused by having the "D3Dgear" application installed on your computer.
    • If you still get the error code after updating your graphics drivers, uninstall the "D3Dgear" application.
Method 5
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Exit Code -805306369

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    The RAM (Random Access Memory) on your computer is required to function properly. When you don't have enough memory, the game will crash.
    • If you can't upgrade your PC, close all background applications while Minecraft is open.
    • In some cases, this error can be caused by an outdated Java client. Download the native launcher from the Minecraft website . [2]
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Exit Code 134

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    You may see a file named "hs_error_pid" in your Minecraft folder or desktop. If you see this file, you'll need to reinstall Java from the official website.
Method 7
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Exit Code -2147483645

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    Your Java installation may have been interrupted, or you may have used a corrupted setup file. To fix Exit Code -2147483645, reinstall Java on your device.
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Method 8
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Exit Code 225

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    This Exit Code can be caused by an error in Minecraft's settings. You'll need to reinstall the entire game and any mods to fix it.
Method 9
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Exit Code -1073740940

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    If you can get into the game, open Options , Video Settings , and then turn off VBO.
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