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[rs200200]

Recently I have just built my own pc and have installed windows 8. I know for a fact that minecraft does work with windows 8 as my friend has windows 8 too. Every time i click on the minecraft launcher to launch minecraft it starts differently than how it should (see picture attached  as if it is some unknown java application? When I try to login to the launcher it just says 'Can't connect to minecraft.net'. Now i have tried doing installs after installs of different java versions e.g Java 7, Java 6 etc.. and have also done clean installs on minecraft for a number of times and still it loads exactly the same. Next I then tried to play minecraft on the browser and even that didn't work although I successfully downloaded the minecraft files it didn't manage to load properly and minecraft froze when trying. Furthermore, I then tried to login once again and use the play offline option but inevitably it gave me a black screen int he minecraft launcher. I have also updated all my drivers to the latest version such as graphics cards. Could someone help me please ?

[Mikko_blu]

Try looking at this thread, and seeing if it helps.

[0B51D14N_M1N3R]

Minecraft is not supported on Windows 8. For some people it works just fine and some people have problems.

[Xnor40]

Downgrade to Windows 7 or use a better OS.

[rs200200]

No, minecraft i'm sure is compatible with windows 8. It's a really strange problem, one which isn't common and i havn't ever seen anyone have the same sort of problem with it behaving in such a.. strange way. Do keep posting please to help me :S I would appreciate some help from a minecraft or moderator official !

Btw Mikko_blu the thread you suggested there isn't related to the problem i'm having unfortunately. I did manage to get the minecraft files from clicking on the option to 'play in browser' however i can't actually load minecraft after that as it freezes which sucks! :/

[Mikko_blu]

Minecraft is Compatible with Windows 8.
However, it does like to put up a fight.
Do you have any firewalls installed?

[rs200200]

I do have Windows Firewall installed but nothing else. Also my antivirus program is just Windows Defender if you want to know that too.

[Mikko_blu]

Hmm. do this, and then post it back here.

[rs200200]

Spoiler:

==Advanced Minecraft error test v1.0== - by theFriedZombie

==Computer info==

SystemManufacturer: System manufacturer
SystemProductName: System Product Name
SystemFamily: To be filled by O.E.M.
SystemVersion: System Version
Processor: Intel64 Family 6 Model 58 Stepping 9, GenuineIntel
NumberOfProcessors: 1

Physical memory: 8192 MB installed, 8144 MB available, 5791 MB free
Virtual memory: 4608 MB allocated, 9877 MB free

OS: Windows 8, , 32bits

userprofile: C:\Users\Nathan

==Video controller info==


Caption=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
ConfigManagerErrorCode=0
Description=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
DriverVersion=9.18.13.1090
InstalledDisplayDrivers=nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2u
m,nvwgf2um
Name=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
PNPDeviceID=PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0FC6&SUBSYS_26503842&REV_A1\4&BAB49
94&0&0008
Status=OK
StatusInfo=



Tip of the day: http://www.pcidatabase.com/
great source for looking up unkown devices

==Java info==

Java location according to the path variable:
C:\Windows\System32\java.exe

can execute java? YES

java is 32 bit

java version "1.6.0_38"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_38-b05)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 20.13-b02, mixed mode, sharing)

==Minecraft pre-tests==

login.minecraft.net resolvable? YES
session.minecraft.net resolvable? YES

Warning: the directory "C:\Users\Nathan\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\" does not ex
ist
Trying to start the minecraft.exe
==End of pre-tests and info, minecraft starts here==

asdf
javax.imageio.IIOException: Can't get input stream from URL!
at javax.imageio.ImageIO.read(Unknown Source)
at net.minecraft.TexturedPanel.<init>(TexturedPanel.java:24)
at net.minecraft.LoginForm.buildMainLoginPanel(LoginForm.java:196)
at net.minecraft.LoginForm.<init>(LoginForm.java:53)
at net.minecraft.LauncherFrame.<init>(LauncherFrame.java:23)
at net.minecraft.LauncherFrame.main(LauncherFrame.java:167)
at net.minecraft.MinecraftLauncher.main(MinecraftLauncher.java:13)
Caused by: java.io.FileNotFoundException: C:\Users\Nathan (The system cannot fin
d the file specified)
at java.util.zip.ZipFile.open(Native Method)
at java.util.zip.ZipFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at java.util.jar.JarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at java.util.jar.JarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.URLJarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.URLJarFile.getJarFile(Unknown Source)
at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.JarFileFactory.get(Unknown Source)
at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.JarURLConnection.connect(Unknown Source)
at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.JarURLConnection.getInputStream(Unknown Sour
ce)
at java.net.URL.openStream(Unknown Source)
... 7 more
javax.imageio.IIOException: Can't get input stream from URL!
at javax.imageio.ImageIO.read(Unknown Source)
at net.minecraft.LogoPanel.<init>(LogoPanel.java:21)
at net.minecraft.LoginForm.buildMainLoginPanel(LoginForm.java:198)
at net.minecraft.LoginForm.<init>(LoginForm.java:53)
at net.minecraft.LauncherFrame.<init>(LauncherFrame.java:23)
at net.minecraft.LauncherFrame.main(LauncherFrame.java:167)
at net.minecraft.MinecraftLauncher.main(MinecraftLauncher.java:13)
Caused by: java.io.FileNotFoundException: C:\Users\Nathan (The system cannot fin
d the file specified)
at java.util.zip.ZipFile.open(Native Method)
at java.util.zip.ZipFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at java.util.jar.JarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at java.util.jar.JarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.URLJarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.URLJarFile.getJarFile(Unknown Source)
at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.JarFileFactory.get(Unknown Source)
at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.JarURLConnection.connect(Unknown Source)
at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.JarURLConnection.getInputStream(Unknown Sour
ce)
at java.net.URL.openStream(Unknown Source)
... 7 more
java.io.FileNotFoundException: C:\Users\Nathan!\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\lastl
ogin (The system cannot find the file specified)
at java.io.FileInputStream.open(Native Method)
at java.io.FileInputStream.<init>(Unknown Source)
at net.minecraft.LoginForm.readUsername(LoginForm.java:110)
at net.minecraft.LoginForm.<init>(LoginForm.java:55)
at net.minecraft.LauncherFrame.<init>(LauncherFrame.java:23)
at net.minecraft.LauncherFrame.main(LauncherFrame.java:167)
at net.minecraft.MinecraftLauncher.main(MinecraftLauncher.java:13)
javax.imageio.IIOException: Can't get input stream from URL!
at javax.imageio.ImageIO.read(Unknown Source)
at net.minecraft.LauncherFrame.<init>(LauncherFrame.java:37)
at net.minecraft.LauncherFrame.main(LauncherFrame.java:167)
at net.minecraft.MinecraftLauncher.main(MinecraftLauncher.java:13)
Caused by: java.io.FileNotFoundException: C:\Users\Nathan (The system cannot fin
d the file specified)
at java.util.zip.ZipFile.open(Native Method)
at java.util.zip.ZipFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at java.util.jar.JarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at java.util.jar.JarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.URLJarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.URLJarFile.getJarFile(Unknown Source)
at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.JarFileFactory.get(Unknown Source)
at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.JarURLConnection.connect(Unknown Source)
at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.JarURLConnection.getInputStream(Unknown Sour
ce)
at java.net.URL.openStream(Unknown Source)
... 4 more

==End of script==


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===theFriedZombie from MesiaPK Gaming===
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No idea what this means XD I really appreciate you trying to help me fix the problem btw!

[rs200200]

Spoiler:

==Advanced Minecraft error test v1.0== - by theFriedZombie

==Computer info==

SystemManufacturer: System manufacturer
SystemProductName: System Product Name
SystemFamily: To be filled by O.E.M.
SystemVersion: System Version
Processor: Intel64 Family 6 Model 58 Stepping 9, GenuineIntel
NumberOfProcessors: 1

Physical memory: 8192 MB installed, 8144 MB available, 5791 MB free
Virtual  memory: 4608 MB allocated, 9877 MB free

OS: Windows 8, , 32bits

userprofile: C:\Users\Nathan

==Video controller info==


Caption=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
ConfigManagerErrorCode=0
Description=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
DriverVersion=9.18.13.1090
InstalledDisplayDrivers=nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2u
m,nvwgf2um
Name=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
PNPDeviceID=PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0FC6&SUBSYS_26503842&REV_A1\4&BAB49
94&0&0008
Status=OK
StatusInfo=



Tip of the day: http://www.pcidatabase.com/
great source for looking up unkown devices

==Java info==

Java location according to the path variable:
C:\Windows\System32\java.exe

can execute java? YES

java is 32 bit

java version "1.6.0_38"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_38-b05)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 20.13-b02, mixed mode, sharing)

==Minecraft pre-tests==

login.minecraft.net resolvable? YES
session.minecraft.net resolvable? YES

Warning: the directory "C:\Users\Nathan\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\" does not ex
ist
Trying to start the minecraft.exe
==End of pre-tests and info, minecraft starts here==

asdf
javax.imageio.IIOException: Can't get input stream from URL!
		at javax.imageio.ImageIO.read(Unknown Source)
		at net.minecraft.TexturedPanel.<init>(TexturedPanel.java:24)
		at net.minecraft.LoginForm.buildMainLoginPanel(LoginForm.java:196)
		at net.minecraft.LoginForm.<init>(LoginForm.java:53)
		at net.minecraft.LauncherFrame.<init>(LauncherFrame.java:23)
		at net.minecraft.LauncherFrame.main(LauncherFrame.java:167)
		at net.minecraft.MinecraftLauncher.main(MinecraftLauncher.java:13)
Caused by: java.io.FileNotFoundException: C:\Users\Nathan (The system cannot fin
d the file specified)
		at java.util.zip.ZipFile.open(Native Method)
		at java.util.zip.ZipFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
		at java.util.jar.JarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
		at java.util.jar.JarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
		at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.URLJarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
		at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.URLJarFile.getJarFile(Unknown Source)
		at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.JarFileFactory.get(Unknown Source)
		at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.JarURLConnection.connect(Unknown Source)
		at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.JarURLConnection.getInputStream(Unknown Sour
ce)
		at java.net.URL.openStream(Unknown Source)
		... 7 more
javax.imageio.IIOException: Can't get input stream from URL!
		at javax.imageio.ImageIO.read(Unknown Source)
		at net.minecraft.LogoPanel.<init>(LogoPanel.java:21)
		at net.minecraft.LoginForm.buildMainLoginPanel(LoginForm.java:198)
		at net.minecraft.LoginForm.<init>(LoginForm.java:53)
		at net.minecraft.LauncherFrame.<init>(LauncherFrame.java:23)
		at net.minecraft.LauncherFrame.main(LauncherFrame.java:167)
		at net.minecraft.MinecraftLauncher.main(MinecraftLauncher.java:13)
Caused by: java.io.FileNotFoundException: C:\Users\Nathan (The system cannot fin
d the file specified)
		at java.util.zip.ZipFile.open(Native Method)
		at java.util.zip.ZipFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
		at java.util.jar.JarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
		at java.util.jar.JarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
		at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.URLJarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
		at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.URLJarFile.getJarFile(Unknown Source)
		at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.JarFileFactory.get(Unknown Source)
		at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.JarURLConnection.connect(Unknown Source)
		at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.JarURLConnection.getInputStream(Unknown Sour
ce)
		at java.net.URL.openStream(Unknown Source)
		... 7 more
java.io.FileNotFoundException: C:\Users\Nathan!\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\lastl
ogin (The system cannot find the file specified)
		at java.io.FileInputStream.open(Native Method)
		at java.io.FileInputStream.<init>(Unknown Source)
		at net.minecraft.LoginForm.readUsername(LoginForm.java:110)
		at net.minecraft.LoginForm.<init>(LoginForm.java:55)
		at net.minecraft.LauncherFrame.<init>(LauncherFrame.java:23)
		at net.minecraft.LauncherFrame.main(LauncherFrame.java:167)
		at net.minecraft.MinecraftLauncher.main(MinecraftLauncher.java:13)
javax.imageio.IIOException: Can't get input stream from URL!
		at javax.imageio.ImageIO.read(Unknown Source)
		at net.minecraft.LauncherFrame.<init>(LauncherFrame.java:37)
		at net.minecraft.LauncherFrame.main(LauncherFrame.java:167)
		at net.minecraft.MinecraftLauncher.main(MinecraftLauncher.java:13)
Caused by: java.io.FileNotFoundException: C:\Users\Nathan (The system cannot fin
d the file specified)
		at java.util.zip.ZipFile.open(Native Method)
		at java.util.zip.ZipFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
		at java.util.jar.JarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
		at java.util.jar.JarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
		at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.URLJarFile.<init>(Unknown Source)
		at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.URLJarFile.getJarFile(Unknown Source)
		at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.JarFileFactory.get(Unknown Source)
		at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.JarURLConnection.connect(Unknown Source)
		at sun.net.www.protocol.jar.JarURLConnection.getInputStream(Unknown Sour
ce)
		at java.net.URL.openStream(Unknown Source)
		... 4 more

==End of script==


Right click, Select all,
Press Enter (This will copy the output to your clipboard).
Then paste the result on http://www.pastebin.com
Or your favourite forum.

===========Brought to you by============
===theFriedZombie from MesiaPK Gaming===
http://www.mesiapk.com

I have no idea what all of this means XD I really appreciate you helping me with this issue btw!

[rodabon]

The error tester can't find an install.  I don't know much about Windows 8 but it looks and sounds like your security is not letting Java connect when using the launcher.  If you can, tell windows to run the launcher as administrator.  Also put exceptions in your firewall and antivirus for minecraft.exe and javaw.exe

It sounds like when you got the browser to download the files that the blackscreen may be a graphics support related issue.  I wouldn't worry about that until you can get the launcher to at least connect and download the files and see what happens after that.

[rs200200]

Thank you! I will try what you said

[rs200200]

I have just tried what you suggested and minecraft still opens in a strange application with the java symbol and incorrect layout as shown on my original post with the screenshot. Any other solutions or is anyone having the exact same problem too D:

[rodabon]

You are using the minecraft.exe launcher correct?  Is it on your desktop?  Almost sounds like you might be using the minecraft.jar download to try and launch.  You are an admin on the PC?  Is the user name Nathan or Nathan! ?  Having odd characters like explanation points in the user name can cause issues.

[rs200200]

Absolutely, I am using the minecraft.exe aswell as it being located on the desktop now. I am also admin and the username is just Nathan with no exclamation marks or symbols in it.

[rodabon]

I don't know what to tell you.  It has to be something with your security environment or a Windows 8 user settings issue.  Something in Windows seems to be stopping Java.  It can't even find your user files path.

You really should have went for the 64bit OS btw.  Half of your RAM is useless without it.

[rs200200]

I do have 64 bit btw

And i have windows 8 64 bit :S

[rodabon]

rs200200, on 16 January 2013 - 09:05 PM, said:

I do have 64 bit btw

And i have windows 8 64 bit :S

Are you certain?  Odd how the tester doesn't recognize it as 64bit.  Have you tried getting Java 64bit instead of 32bit then?  The tester says you have 32bit Java.

[rs200200]

I have both as i use chrome so i downloaded both 32 and 64 bit java.

[rodabon]

Right click the launcher and see what path for Java it's using.  If it's your 32bit java you should alter the path to point at your 64 bit java's exe file.