The Java JAR file "minecraft.jar" could not be launched.

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The Java JAR file "minecraft.jar" could not be launched.

I just downloaded a new version of this game called Minecraft and it says: The Java JAR file "minecraft.jara" could not be launched. Check the console for possible error messages. I have checked the Console and it says:

15/10/2011 23:11:08[0x0-0x1d01d].com.apple.JarLauncher[191]Failed to load Main-Class manifest attribute from

15/10/2011 23:11:08[0x0-0x1d01d].com.apple.JarLauncher[191]/Users/sabi1110/Desktop/minecraft.jar/minecraft.jar

Help?😕

Posted on Oct 15, 2011 3:30 PM

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Answer 1

mrtotes

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Oct 16, 2011 1:32 PM in response to markfromlincoln

Hello and Welcome to Apple Discussions.

Have you tried the zipped Mac OS X version available here: http://www.minecraft.net/download ?

regards

mrtotes

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Answer 2

Feb 22, 2013 3:10 AM in response to markfromlincoln

How to Diagnose Jar File Problems

Open Applications > Utilities > Terminal.app, and then type in the following:

java -version

java -jar <drag the minecraft.jar file here>

Then press Enter. Copy and paste whatever error message appears.

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Answer 3

Mar 14, 2013 8:21 PM in response to markfromlincoln

Since you are running this on a mac, get the .zip version from the website. There isn't any point in running the .jar if you have one made natively for your OS

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