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How do I reinstall my Minecraft?

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The answer to this depends on what device you are using; while for starters it is suggested that you read the instructions suited for your platform and device, for specific details on reinstalling Minecraft on Windows or Mac, see How to Reinstall Minecraft .

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Is Minecraft Java Edition free?

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No, Minecraft Java edition is not free, you must pay for it. Maybe ask someone to give you gift codes for the program as a birthday or other special occasion gift if you cannot afford it yourself.

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Can I get Minecraft for free?

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Originally it was possible to get a very basic demo version of Minecraft for free but nowadays it must be paid for. It might be possible to get gift codes for Minecraft from some sites but if you download Minecraft from the official site or an app store, it requires payment.

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How can I get Minecraft?

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You can buy a Java version off the Minecraft website or the bedrock edition off the App Store, Xbox store, Playstation store, Wii U, etc. You will need a credit/debit card or an equivalent electronic payment ability, or gift codes. In some countries, prepaid cards are beginning to become available for purchasing Minecraft. More advice can be found at Mojang's support page.

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Will I need to buy the download again if I want to download it onto more than one computer?

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No. You only need to pay for the account. Once you have bought the account, you can download it onto as many computers as you like.

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Does Minecraft only work for certain computers?

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It works for WIndows, Mac, and Linux computers, as well as some other devices such as tablets and phones. As long as you have Java and everything needed to play, you should be able to run it.

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And it's perfectly virus free? No risk of losing the program?

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Yes, it's virus free. And there is no way of losing the program (except for deleting it yourself).

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How do I download Minecraft if my brother/sister already has an account?

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Log in to their account, then download Minecraft the same way as above. Be careful when playing on servers.

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Can you have different accounts on one computer?

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Yes.

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Do I have to pay for mods?

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You wont have to pay for mod apps themselves but there will be in app-purchases for you to get them.

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How do I get lucky blocks?

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This is a mod, so look up lucky block mod using a search engine. You will have to download it. Look up a YouTube video for how to install the mod.

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How do I download Minecraft on a tablet?

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You can't download the PC version of Minecraft on a tablet. You have to purchase Minecraft Pocket Edition in the app store on your device.

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How do I download Minecraft on my Macbook?

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Go to the Minecraft website and get the app from the download page. You will be able to select your OS.

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How do I download Minecraft if my father has a work account?

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Make sure your father's account is linked in your Google account, and you'll be good to go!

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Can I do it on Samsung?

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Yes. To get it for free, search "vshare minecraft." Follow the instructions.

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Can I play Minecraft on Android?

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Yes. You can download the app on Google Play, or play for free on Chrome by searching "minecraft vshare".

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Why does Minecraft cost money?

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Because the people at Mojang spent a lot of time developing it and they deserve to get paid for their hard work.

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How do you update 1.5.5?

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The game should automatically update once you load the client. If it doesn't, go to User and change the current Minecraft version. After saving that, the game should update.

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Is it safe to download on Windows?

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Yes. I downloaded Minecraft on my laptop with Windows and it is working fine. The only problem is you can only get on Survival or Creative world if you are on 1.8.9 or lower.

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How do I make a Minecraft role-play? Is there a button for it?

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No. For a role-play, just change skins to a character, for example Slenderman. But the role has to be appropriate. So if its a scary/Halloween role, take a scary skin; if its a school role, pick Cute Guy/Cool Boy, or Cool Girl/Cute Girl.

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How do I spawn Herobrine?

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You can't. He is not in the game. Ge never was. but you could get a mod that adds him if desired.

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How many mods are there? How do I send links to others so they can play as well?

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It is impossible to count the number of Minecraft mods. You can play with as many mods as your computer can handle. Use Dropbox to send mods to your friends.

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How can I record and upload a Minecraft video to YouTube?

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Download a software call Bandicam, it's free but there is a watermark. Then, just open Minecraft and your world. Now open Bandicam and select the Minecraft window, click record, and do whatever you want in your world. For editing, I recommend Windows Movie Maker.

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When I download Minecraft, will it be the full version?

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It is if you bought the game, but not if you download the cracked version.

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Can I play Minecraft on Windows 7?

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Yes, you can. As long as you have Java and everything that you need downloaded, you should be good.

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Is there a way I can get Minecraft for free?

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You can play the free trial of Minecraft. Just download it and select 'Free account' (this has a lot less features included, though).

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Will there be any complications that can happen if you started from a cracked version and bought Minecraft?

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There shouldn't be. If you do experience any, uninstall and reinstall with the official package.

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What if I have already bought it? Do I just skip to the downloading part?

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Yes. You then log into the game with your ID and password.

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What if I already have a code?

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Just download it from the Minecraft Website and login with your account once you have downloaded it!

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Can I download Minecraft for free?

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No. You can crack it, but you won't be able to join most known servers.

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