Maybe I'm just dumb as all bloody heck, but I simply can't get Optifine+Forge installation to work on 1.18.1
Can someone please offer me the absolute 'for dummies' guide? For the current files?
I've tried every method listed, and I've been trying for literally three hours now and absolutely nothing seems to be working, not even with magic launcher - I don't HAVE an Optifine ZIP so I tried adding the JAR but it doesn't work.
Most recent method I've tried is the complex installation method, it says to;
But I don't have a ZIP, so I thought perhaps it wants the files from inside the JAR, but what does AS USUAL mean? Which files? Just the base directory files? Or all the files AND folders? I've never used Optifine, and the 1.5.2 instructions that are here don't seem to say anything about this?
I don't know what guide you're using, but that sounds like it's at least 8 years outdated.
In MC 1.18.1 installing Forge like normal and then placing the Optifine jar in the `.minecraft/mods/` folder like you would any normal Forge mod seemed to work fine for me.
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I love this mod but can't install Java on my work computer. How can I install Optifine? Even when I ask "how to install optifine without Java?" I am told to download Java. Why can't it be in a simple zip format like other texture or resource packs?
I love this mod but can't install Java on my work computer. How can I install Optifine? Even when I ask "how to install optifine without Java?" I am told to download Java. Why can't it be in a simple zip format like other texture or resource packs?
Use a custom Launcher like MultiMC or Technic Launcher
With Technic Launcher, search for a "Clean Forge" modpack and install it
I love this mod but can't install Java on my work computer. How can I install Optifine? Even when I ask "how to install optifine without Java?" I am told to download Java. Why can't it be in a simple zip format like other texture or resource packs?
Typically, you would need a standalone version of Java installed on your PC in order to install Optifine. In fact, even Minecraft needs Java, but nowadays, a Java distribution is included in the Minecraft Launcher.
An alternative way of installing Optifine used to be to install it as a Forge mod by adding it to the mods folder of a Minecraft instance that already has MC Forge installed. However, in order to install Forge, you may also need Java. :/
It could be that the .exe (Windows) or the MAC executable downloads of MC Forge (files.minecraftforge.net) do work without a Java installation, though. I do not know. I always used the executable (Java) jar files myself.
Optifine is installed/inserted in the Minecraft instance and not as a separate program elsewhere on your PC. So what you could do is copy the Minecraft files including Optifine installation from a PC with Java to your PC where you cannot install Java using a USB drive or, I don't know, by mailing it to your work e-mail?
TL;DR:
1. Try the .exe download of MC Forge.
2. Copy MC in its entirety over from a PC where you CAN install Optifine.
"I let people see how horrendous my code is specifically so it can become less bad." ~ Spirit 2018-10-18
"Never, ever, EVER give a maid a bazooka..." ~ CaerMaster 2018-02-10
"When in doubt read Zsashas' Signature " ~ Vadis365 2016-09-09
"Your post count reflects your uncertainty more than it does your knowledge." ~ Me
"I let people see how horrendous my code is specifically so it can become less bad." ~ Spirit 2018-10-18
"Never, ever, EVER give a maid a bazooka..." ~ CaerMaster 2018-02-10
"When in doubt read Zsashas' Signature " ~ Vadis365 2016-09-09
"Your post count reflects your uncertainty more than it does your knowledge." ~ Me
It is possible to use the bundled runtime that comes with the launcher to run any Java application (or most, depending on whether the bundled runtime is a "full" Java instalaltion):
Note that you don't necessarily need to place the installer in the indicated folder; I've successfully used a batch file to directly call the java.exe file; for example:
@echo off
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Minecraft\runtime\jre-x64\bin\java.exe" -jar CaveFinder.jar range 1536
pause
(the "pause" at the end also keeps the window open in the case of any errors so you can actually see them)
One potential issue is that the runtime may be a newer version of java, which can cause issues; mine hasn't been updated in years since I've never run any newer versions and is still Java 8 update 51 (the launcher might also store multiple runtimes due to issues with older versions/launchwrappers on Java 9+).
Also, using Forge just to load Optifine is counter-productive if you are using it for performance; it will easily negate any performance gains due to all the bloat it adds, as claimed by FoamFix (Forge adds a lot of "hooks" into the code that allow mods to interact with it without modifying it, even Optifine is less than optimal because it adds its own for compatibility):
Porting it to vanilla would have very few benefits, as vanilla by itself is more efficient than even Forge+FoamFix.
Hey! um... i have a question. can you update the installation guide to include MultiMC for the installation instruction, because i just dropped it in my mods hoping it'll work, asking myself if i did it right. so can you update the thing. Thanks!
I have a question: I play a 1.18.1 game via the ATlauncher. How do I install optifine for this? It's not a regular minecraft install - in fact I dont have a regular minecraft install, so when I try to use the default java installer it complains that I don't have a minecraft launcher set up.
Note that the last comment indicates that you may need to change "optifined.net" to "optifine.net", and don't use the AdFly links (only the mirror, if available, which is a direct link to the Optifine site).
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Curse PremiumI don't know what guide you're using, but that sounds like it's at least 8 years outdated.
In MC 1.18.1 installing Forge like normal and then placing the Optifine jar in the `.minecraft/mods/` folder like you would any normal Forge mod seemed to work fine for me.
If you're new to troubleshooting Minecraft Crashes, or just interested, please read my guide on reading crash reports and reporting crashes.
"I let people see how horrendous my code is specifically so it can become less bad." ~ Spirit 2018-10-18
" ~ Vadis365 2016-09-09
"Never, ever, EVER give a maid a bazooka..." ~ CaerMaster 2018-02-10
"When in doubt read Zsashas' Signature
"Your post count reflects your uncertainty more than it does your knowledge." ~ Me
Thank you for Optifine, I've been using it for 6-8 years and it's always worked perfectly!
OptiFine crashed with latest ATM7 (all the mods 7) pack version 0.4.10. Anyone else has this issue?
I'm using Forge 40.1.31 and MC 1.18.2
Try an older ATM 7 modpack build
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/modpacks/all-the-mods-7/files/3757592
I can't, I'm playing on a server. But I know older build works.
The latest build is using a newer Forge build - Optifine requires an older build
Optifine 1.18.2 error in new forge
I love this mod but can't install Java on my work computer. How can I install Optifine? Even when I ask "how to install optifine without Java?" I am told to download Java. Why can't it be in a simple zip format like other texture or resource packs?
Use a custom Launcher like MultiMC or Technic Launcher
With Technic Launcher, search for a "Clean Forge" modpack and install it
Then add Optifine as jar into the mods-folder at
C:\Users\NAME\AppData\Roaming\.technic\modpacks\MODPACK\mods\
With MultiMC you can create a Forge profile without installing Forge by yourself - also add Optifine to your mods-folder
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Curse PremiumTypically, you would need a standalone version of Java installed on your PC in order to install Optifine. In fact, even Minecraft needs Java, but nowadays, a Java distribution is included in the Minecraft Launcher.
An alternative way of installing Optifine used to be to install it as a Forge mod by adding it to the mods folder of a Minecraft instance that already has MC Forge installed. However, in order to install Forge, you may also need Java. :/
It could be that the .exe (Windows) or the MAC executable downloads of MC Forge (files.minecraftforge.net) do work without a Java installation, though. I do not know. I always used the executable (Java) jar files myself.
Optifine is installed/inserted in the Minecraft instance and not as a separate program elsewhere on your PC. So what you could do is copy the Minecraft files including Optifine installation from a PC with Java to your PC where you cannot install Java using a USB drive or, I don't know, by mailing it to your work e-mail?
TL;DR:
1. Try the .exe download of MC Forge.
2. Copy MC in its entirety over from a PC where you CAN install Optifine.
If you're new to troubleshooting Minecraft Crashes, or just interested, please read my guide on reading crash reports and reporting crashes.
"I let people see how horrendous my code is specifically so it can become less bad." ~ Spirit 2018-10-18
" ~ Vadis365 2016-09-09
"Never, ever, EVER give a maid a bazooka..." ~ CaerMaster 2018-02-10
"When in doubt read Zsashas' Signature
"Your post count reflects your uncertainty more than it does your knowledge." ~ Me
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Curse PremiumI believe that both of those launchers need a Java installation to run Minecraft, though.
If you're new to troubleshooting Minecraft Crashes, or just interested, please read my guide on reading crash reports and reporting crashes.
"I let people see how horrendous my code is specifically so it can become less bad." ~ Spirit 2018-10-18
" ~ Vadis365 2016-09-09
"Never, ever, EVER give a maid a bazooka..." ~ CaerMaster 2018-02-10
"When in doubt read Zsashas' Signature
"Your post count reflects your uncertainty more than it does your knowledge." ~ Me
It is possible to use the bundled runtime that comes with the launcher to run any Java application (or most, depending on whether the bundled runtime is a "full" Java instalaltion):
http://nothing.golddave.com/2017/02/12/minecraft-installing-forge-without-installing-java/
Note that you don't necessarily need to place the installer in the indicated folder; I've successfully used a batch file to directly call the java.exe file; for example:
(the "pause" at the end also keeps the window open in the case of any errors so you can actually see them)
One potential issue is that the runtime may be a newer version of java, which can cause issues; mine hasn't been updated in years since I've never run any newer versions and is still Java 8 update 51 (the launcher might also store multiple runtimes due to issues with older versions/launchwrappers on Java 9+).
Also, using Forge just to load Optifine is counter-productive if you are using it for performance; it will easily negate any performance gains due to all the bloat it adds, as claimed by FoamFix (Forge adds a lot of "hooks" into the code that allow mods to interact with it without modifying it, even Optifine is less than optimal because it adds its own for compatibility):
TheMasterCaver's First World - possibly the most caved-out world in Minecraft history - includes world download.
TheMasterCaver's World - my own version of Minecraft largely based on my views of how the game should have evolved since 1.6.4.
Why do I still play in 1.6.4?
Hey! um... i have a question. can you update the installation guide to include MultiMC for the installation instruction, because i just dropped it in my mods hoping it'll work, asking myself if i did it right. so can you update the thing. Thanks!
EDIT: im not using forge, fabric, quilt, etc.
Does any one know why i can't sprint with optifine enabled It's not just one version its when ever i use it
Check your key configuration
It could be that it's bound another key to your sprint key if I remember rightly.
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I have a question: I play a 1.18.1 game via the ATlauncher. How do I install optifine for this? It's not a regular minecraft install - in fact I dont have a regular minecraft install, so when I try to use the default java installer it complains that I don't have a minecraft launcher set up.
Please advice
With the AT Launcher, create a new Instance, select Forge 39.1.0 and start this profile once
Then go to the mods-folder and put OptiFine HD U H6 into it
Where is versions 1.6.4 and lower in optifine.net/downloads
You can find all older versions in this thread:
https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding-java-edition/minecraft-mods/1286605-b1-4-1-9-optifine-history
Note that the last comment indicates that you may need to change "optifined.net" to "optifine.net", and don't use the AdFly links (only the mirror, if available, which is a direct link to the Optifine site).
TheMasterCaver's First World - possibly the most caved-out world in Minecraft history - includes world download.
TheMasterCaver's World - my own version of Minecraft largely based on my views of how the game should have evolved since 1.6.4.
Why do I still play in 1.6.4?