Your graphics card does not support Windows 7. In order to play, you will need a new computer, or downgrade to XP. Note that your computer is quite old in general, and it might be better to just buy a new computer.
Most likely your graphics card driver is a bit too old. Install any available updates in Software Update, and if that doesn't work simply turn Advanced OpenGL off - won't hurt.
Sounds like your modem is to blame, it seems to be failing to handle traffic. Check if any firmware updates are available, if not report the problem and request a new modem.
If you have an issue, create your own thread by clicking here.
Here is a list of currently known bugs and problems:
1. Mac OSX 10.5:
Since Minecraft 1.6, Minecraft no longer supports Java 5 and PowerPC Macs.
2. Mac OSX 10.6:
You'll need to update to 10.6.8 and download Java Update 16.
If you are getting UnsatisfiedLinkError on liblwjgl.jnilib "Reason: image not found", it means that your version of Java is broken. We recommend upgrading to Mac OSX 10.9 instead. Alternatively, install all updates available in Software Updates.
3. Windows:
If you are getting exit code 1 and you find something that looks like this, you need to upgrade your graphics drivers.
If you are getting exit code 225, you need to reinstall Minecraft. Head to your .minecraft and delete everything except the saves folder.
If you are getting exit code 255, it means you are in Fullscreen mode and your graphics drivers are not updated to the latest version. Update your graphics drivers.
4. Modding
Modding may be a little bit confusing in the new launcher, since there is no bin folder - the new launcher supports multiple versions of Minecraft. Either read this topic about it or check out to get modding working. Note that this is a unmodified client forum - for modded client help, head over to the Modded Client Support section for help.
5. Texture Packs are now Resource Packs.
You cannot use a texture pack as a resource pack (and obviously not the opposite). To convert a texture pack into a resource pack, Dinnerbone has made a handy tool here.
6. Java not responding/crashing in fullscreen
If your launcher crashes (Windows tells you Java is not responding, Mac giving you a crash) and it used to work in 1.5.2, uncheck the Fullscreen option in Edit Profile, then manually enable Fullscreen by pressing F11 in Minecraft. To really fix this issue, try upgrading your graphics drivers.
7. Performance Issues
If you're getting dramatic performance drops and are using a computer with both Intel and Nvidia/AMD GPUs, you need to update your drivers for both GPU, then make sure the Nvidia/AMD GPU is always used in either the Control Panel, or the BIOS., Also, allocating more RAM may fix this issue. Hit "Edit Profile" in the launcher, and in the JVM Arguments option, type in the following: -Xms2G -Xmx2G.
8. Server Connections
Because of the new network code, servers that are 1.6.4 or older cannot communicate with each other. If a 1.7 client tries to connect to a 1.6.4 server, you will get an error. This is not a bug, this is because the server is not updated. You can either downgrade to 1.6.4 or wait for the server to update to 1.7.2.
9. java.lang.IllegalStateException: failed to create a child event loop
If you are getting this error, that means an application is trying to stop Minecraft from running. Usually, it is junk software and/or malware.
Hop onto #minecrafthelp and tell the helpers you are getting this error.
10. Launcher unable to download Minecraft files.
This problem is usually caused by malware on the PC, however there are other causes too. Make a new thread with your development console output and somebody will help you.
These antiviruses/softwares are known to break Minecraft:
Symantec/Norton Antivirus/Internet Security
AVG
K9 Parental Control
Avira
These antiviruses are not recommended:
McAfee
Trend Micro
These antiviruses are recommended:
Avast (newest version only, old versions have been reported to break Minecraft)
Microsoft Security Essentials*
* MSE is on the list because of how useless it usually is, therefore it won't interrupt Minecraft.
These antivirus are recommended, however fixes are necessary for them to work with Minecraft:
ESET (1. Open the Advanced Setup and follow this diagram 2. Launch Minecraft. ESET will ask you what to do. 3. Press EXCLUDE)
Macs that are 10.7 or higher that have no Java or Java 7 installed will get a "Java 6 Runtime not found" error. In order to work around this issue, the following steps can be used. As Java 7 only is available on Macs in a x64 package, all Mac versions that encounter this error should be able to use the following steps:
1) Install the following Java files (you need both of them):
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Use Port Forwarding instead. No new software needed.
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Your graphics card does not support Windows 7. In order to play, you will need a new computer, or downgrade to XP. Note that your computer is quite old in general, and it might be better to just buy a new computer.
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You will have to wait until they update their launcher.
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like: what did you even change?
Can we not: Formal VS informal. Both are correct.
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No, because dual core means you get to execute 2 commands per clock cycle instead of 1.
Your computer is most likely too old for Minecraft.
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The graphics driver is an independent piece of software from the OS.
Shaders mod?
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Deal with the virus with Avast and Malwarebytes first.
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Here is a list of currently known bugs and problems:
1. Mac OSX 10.5:
Since Minecraft 1.6, Minecraft no longer supports Java 5 and PowerPC Macs.
2. Mac OSX 10.6:
You'll need to update to 10.6.8 and download Java Update 16.
If you are getting UnsatisfiedLinkError on liblwjgl.jnilib "Reason: image not found", it means that your version of Java is broken. We recommend upgrading to Mac OSX 10.9 instead. Alternatively, install all updates available in Software Updates.
3. Windows:
If you are getting exit code 1 and you find something that looks like this, you need to upgrade your graphics drivers.
If you are getting exit code 225, you need to reinstall Minecraft. Head to your .minecraft and delete everything except the saves folder.
If you are getting exit code 255, it means you are in Fullscreen mode and your graphics drivers are not updated to the latest version. Update your graphics drivers.
4. Modding
Modding may be a little bit confusing in the new launcher, since there is no bin folder - the new launcher supports multiple versions of Minecraft. Either read this topic about it or check out to get modding working. Note that this is a unmodified client forum - for modded client help, head over to the Modded Client Support section for help.
5. Texture Packs are now Resource Packs.
You cannot use a texture pack as a resource pack (and obviously not the opposite). To convert a texture pack into a resource pack, Dinnerbone has made a handy tool here.
6. Java not responding/crashing in fullscreen
If your launcher crashes (Windows tells you Java is not responding, Mac giving you a crash) and it used to work in 1.5.2, uncheck the Fullscreen option in Edit Profile, then manually enable Fullscreen by pressing F11 in Minecraft. To really fix this issue, try upgrading your graphics drivers.
7. Performance Issues
If you're getting dramatic performance drops and are using a computer with both Intel and Nvidia/AMD GPUs, you need to update your drivers for both GPU, then make sure the Nvidia/AMD GPU is always used in either the Control Panel, or the BIOS., Also, allocating more RAM may fix this issue. Hit "Edit Profile" in the launcher, and in the JVM Arguments option, type in the following: -Xms2G -Xmx2G.
8. Server Connections
Because of the new network code, servers that are 1.6.4 or older cannot communicate with each other. If a 1.7 client tries to connect to a 1.6.4 server, you will get an error. This is not a bug, this is because the server is not updated. You can either downgrade to 1.6.4 or wait for the server to update to 1.7.2.
9. java.lang.IllegalStateException: failed to create a child event loop
If you are getting this error, that means an application is trying to stop Minecraft from running. Usually, it is junk software and/or malware.
Hop onto #minecrafthelp and tell the helpers you are getting this error.
10. Launcher unable to download Minecraft files.
This problem is usually caused by malware on the PC, however there are other causes too. Make a new thread with your development console output and somebody will help you.
These antiviruses/softwares are known to break Minecraft:
- Symantec/Norton Antivirus/Internet Security
- AVG
- K9 Parental Control
- Avira
These antiviruses are not recommended:- McAfee
- Trend Micro
These antiviruses are recommended:- Avast (newest version only, old versions have been reported to break Minecraft)
- Microsoft Security Essentials*
* MSE is on the list because of how useless it usually is, therefore it won't interrupt Minecraft.These antivirus are recommended, however fixes are necessary for them to work with Minecraft:
- ESET (1. Open the Advanced Setup and follow this diagram 2. Launch Minecraft. ESET will ask you what to do. 3. Press EXCLUDE)
- Kaspersky (Disable SSL scanning - http://support.kaspe...com/9927#block1)
11. Macs and Java 6 RuntimeMacs that are 10.7 or higher that have no Java or Java 7 installed will get a "Java 6 Runtime not found" error. In order to work around this issue, the following steps can be used. As Java 7 only is available on Macs in a x64 package, all Mac versions that encounter this error should be able to use the following steps:
1) Install the following Java files (you need both of them):
- JDK - http://www.oracle.co...ds-1880260.html
- JRE - http://www.oracle.co...ds-1880261.html
2) Open TextEdit. Paste the following line:3) Save the file as runMC.command and place this file on your desktop. (NOTE: You may need to change the File Type to "All" to save as .command)
4) Open Terminal and run the command:
5) Double clicking the runMC.command file on your desktop should now open Minecraft.
Bug report: MCL-1049
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