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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 If you see any Exit Codes, you may have outdated drivers or software on your computer.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.
Steps
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1Exit Code 1 is caused by outdated drivers or incompatible mods. To fix this error code, do the following:
- Update your graphics driver .
- Double-check your Minecraft mods and remove any that are new, broken, or incompatible.
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1Exit Code 139 appears when you're using an outdated operating system. 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] X Research source
- Update the Minecraft client.
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1Uninstall "D3Dgear" to fix this Exit Code error. 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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1Exit Code -805306369 occurs when your computer is out of memory. 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- In some cases, this error can be caused by an outdated Java client.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] X Research source
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1Reinstall Java to fix Exit Code 134. 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.