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Hello there, and welcome to this short guide on how to allocate more memory to minecraft*or any other java application!!*

This method is the simplest to date that I have uncovered, with literally only an install of 64 bit java, creation of a new shortcut, and entering of text.

For showing of Console window, replace javaw with java in shortcut parameters.

Step 1:
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Now to get started, download yourself a copy of x64 java*or x86*32 bit*

http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

I recommed 64 bit if you have a 64 bit capable processor and OS, Select the appropriate OS install, and you should be good from here.

Step 2:
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Next, You need your minecraft.exe location marked down somewhere, you will be needing its location for your shortcut. In my case, it is located in C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Downloads\Minecraft.exe

It will work from ANYWHERE in your pc that you have administrator rights to, so feel free to put that anywhere.

Step 3:
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Windows:
Finally, you right click on your desktop and click "new shortcut."

Enter in *Just game window*

"C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe" -Xmx2G -Xms1G -jar C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Downloads\minecraft.exe

or *Game window & Debug command prompt*

"C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\java.exe" -Xmx2G -Xms1G -jar C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Downloads\minecraft.exe

Replace %USERNAME% with the name of the user of the pc* IE Joe, Bob, Sarah, Jane, etc.*

And you are good to go. Keep in mind the shortcut target is case sensitive.