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In this portion of our Minecraft: Java Edition mods guide, we'll go over everything you need to know about how to purchase, install, and set up Minecraft: Java Edition via the Minecraft Launcher. Your first step to installing and playing with mods in Minecraft: Java Edition is, of course, to actually have Minecraft: Java Edition. Minecraft: Java Edition mods - How to install the Minecraft Launcher You can use the menu to the left to quickly navigate to the sections you need if you've already completed one or more of these steps.
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Just like with everything else you install and run on your computer, mods take up additional storage. Make sure you have enough available storage.You can find the minimum and recommended specs to run Minecraft: Java Edition down below. If your computer already struggles to run Minecraft: Java Edition without mods, you may have difficulty finding a good experience with mods in Minecraft: Java Edition. Many mods are small and have negligible effects on performance, but a lot of them can put strain on your computer.
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Make sure your computer can handle mods.
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