how to install minecraft on imac?

It's simple:

1. Visit https://minecraft.net/download
2. Click "Download Minecraft.dmg"
3. Once downloaded, open the Minecraft.dmg disk image
4. Drag the "Minecraft.app" application to your Applications folder
5. Eject the Minecraft.dmg disk image
6. Run Minecraft.app from your Applications folder and enter your administrator password when requested
7. Minecraft launcher will launch, download the latest version and then present you with the Minecraft login screen
8. Use your Minecraft login (a paid account from Mojang is required) and you'll be playing Minecraft.

NOTE: This new version does NOT require you to install Java separately like it did in the past. Therefore, if you are getting prompted to install Java, then you are using an OLD version of the installer. You should uninstall all standalone versions of Java from your Mac, and then follow the instructions above.

You are welcome. Try going to Applications/Utilities/Bootcamp Assistant and use that program to help you install the Windows Partition.

Use Windows 10 on your Mac with Boot Camp - Apple Support

No. Standalone Java installs are no longer needed for the Mac or Windows versions of Minecraft. The new installers for Minecraft for Mac, and the portable .exe version for Windows actually include a bundled and optimized version of Java. This not only allows it to be automatically updated as part of the launcher but also means that Mac and Windows users that had Java installed on there machines in the past just to play Minecraft can now uninstall it completely and far more secure.

hi eric thanks for the quick response . i noticed afterwards it was an old thread so didn't count on getting one . it seems i need more help then i thought , i went on to d/l minecraft anyway but it won't install . its saying i have version mac os x 10.7.2 and i need 10.8 or later . i went on to install updates overnight and tried again but i think i need to buy the new software . trying to get directed to the store and finding what i need is proving challenging for some reason and i'm completely out of touch with apple products . also when i D/L mine craft said i had a free windows 10 version of mine craft , iv only just bought this macbook refurbished but certain it had windows 10 yet dont now how to check and can't seem to get the windows 10 mine craft version in my sights but one thing at a time if you or anyone could help direct me to the right software and go from there i would appreciate it . thanks

You are welcome. If you go to the  menu/About This Mac, what OS version does it show is installed?

If you are going to the App Store, the current macOS version available there is Sierra.

Restart the computer with the option/alt key held down. If Windows is installed it should show as a boot option. If it isn't there, then a working copy of Windows isn't installed.

hi eric sorry been a while had a busy week . tried your suggestion and nothing about windows 10 , my version is

mac os x version 10.7.5

processor 2ghz intel core 2 duo

memory 2 gb667mhz ddr2 SD ram

start up disc untitled

software mac os x lion 10.7.5 .

any suggestions please eric , really regretting getting this now . thanks donna

Downloading this may help.

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1572

Minecraft does cost money so you have to hook up a payment option to your computer. Once you have go to https://minecraft.net/ and click get Minecraft.

Some additional information for those that wish to uninstall Java from their systems:

http://www.howtogeek.com/230145/how-to-uninstall-java-on-mac-os-x/

Hi hope you don't mind me asking but i just recently bought a macbook do i follow the same instruction ? Thanks in advance .

Yes, but make sure it is compatible with Sierra.

go to minecraft.net and download minecraft.dmg and it will be in your finder.