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I am on Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. I decided to install Minecraft today (I recently re-installed windows, it was working fine before) and I open the launcher and it asks me to get Java, ok I did that. I tried both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. When I go on the launcher it says THIS:

Bootstrap (v5)
Current time is Jul 24, 2013 3:57:43 PM
System.getProperty('os.name') == 'Windows 7'
System.getProperty('os.version') == '6.1'
System.getProperty('os.arch') == 'x86'
System.getProperty('java.version') == '1.7.0_25'
System.getProperty('java.vendor') == 'Oracle Corporation'
System.getProperty('sun.arch.data.model') == '32'

Looking for update
Downloading: https://s3.amazonaws.com/Minecraft.Download/launcher/launcher.pack.lzma
Got reply in: 330ms
No update found.
Reversing LZMA on C:\Users\Mint\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\launcher.pack.lzma to C:\Users\Mint\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\launcher.pack
Unpacking C:\Users\Mint\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\launcher.pack to C:\Users\Mint\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\launcher.jar
Cleaning up C:\Users\Mint\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\launcher.pack
Starting launcher.
net.minecraft.bootstrap.BetterError: Unable to start: java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException
at net.minecraft.bootstrap.Bootstrap.startLauncher(Bootstrap.java:267)
at net.minecraft.bootstrap.Bootstrap.execute(Bootstrap.java:148)
at net.minecraft.bootstrap.Bootstrap.main(Bootstrap.java:395)
Caused by: java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException
at sun.reflect.NativeConstructorAccessorImpl.newInstance0(Native Method)
at sun.reflect.NativeConstructorAccessorImpl.newInstance(Unknown Source)
at sun.reflect.DelegatingConstructorAccessorImpl.newInstance(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.reflect.Constructor.newInstance(Unknown Source)
at net.minecraft.bootstrap.Bootstrap.startLauncher(Bootstrap.java:265)
... 2 more
Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException
at com.sun.java.swing.plaf.windows.XPStyle.getTypeEnumName(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.java.swing.plaf.windows.XPStyle.getBorder(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.java.swing.plaf.windows.WindowsLookAndFeel$XPBorderValue.getXPValue(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.java.swing.plaf.windows.WindowsLookAndFeel$XPValue.createValue(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.java.swing.plaf.windows.WindowsLookAndFeel$XPValue.recursiveCreateValue(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.java.swing.plaf.windows.WindowsLookAndFeel$XPValue.getClassicValue(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.java.swing.plaf.windows.WindowsLookAndFeel$XPValue.createValue(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.UIDefaults.getFromHashtable(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.UIDefaults.get(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.MultiUIDefaults.get(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.UIDefaults.getBorder(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.UIManager.getBorder(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.LookAndFeel.installBorder(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicComboBoxUI.installDefaults(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicComboBoxUI.installUI(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.java.swing.plaf.windows.WindowsComboBoxUI.installUI(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.JComponent.setUI(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.JComboBox.setUI(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.JComboBox.updateUI(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.JComboBox.init(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.JComboBox.<init>(Unknown Source)
at net.minecraft.launcher.ui.bottombar.ProfileSelectionPanel.<init>(ProfileSelectionPanel.java:26)
at net.minecraft.launcher.ui.BottomBarPanel.<init>(BottomBarPanel.java:25)
at net.minecraft.launcher.ui.LauncherPanel.<init>(LauncherPanel.java:30)
at net.minecraft.launcher.Launcher.<init>(Launcher.java:64)
... 7 more

(Already tried turning my Firewall and AV off, and running as admin.)

EDIT: Updated error.

Wow this is on the 2nd page.

I found out it's probably a Java problem because I had a backup of Minecraft and tried to copy all the files from that and it still did not work including a backup launcher... so what is the problem??

Bump, on the 5th page... really?

2nd page... AGAIN...

I really dislike InvocationTargetException. It doesn't give specifics

Let's try this first.

1. Hold down the Windows Key and R to bring up the Run dialog.
2. Type in: %appdata%\.minecraft and click Ok.
3. Delete all files except the saves folder.
4. Try launching Minecraft, and see if it crashes.

@Tehyoda
1. I never got into the game in the first place. Nothing's in .minecraft (Except a few random files, already tried to delete)
2. I got your... full problem thingy
3. Here is updated error. (I'm not using Windows XP but java thinks I am?)

Bootstrap (v5)
Current time is Jul 24, 2013 3:57:43 PM
System.getProperty('os.name') == 'Windows 7'
System.getProperty('os.version') == '6.1'
System.getProperty('os.arch') == 'x86'
System.getProperty('java.version') == '1.7.0_25'
System.getProperty('java.vendor') == 'Oracle Corporation'
System.getProperty('sun.arch.data.model') == '32'

Looking for update
Downloading: https://s3.amazonaws.com/Minecraft.Download/launcher/launcher.pack.lzma
Got reply in: 330ms
No update found.
Reversing LZMA on C:\Users\Mint\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\launcher.pack.lzma to C:\Users\Mint\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\launcher.pack
Unpacking C:\Users\Mint\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\launcher.pack to C:\Users\Mint\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\launcher.jar
Cleaning up C:\Users\Mint\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\launcher.pack
Starting launcher.
net.minecraft.bootstrap.BetterError: Unable to start: java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException
at net.minecraft.bootstrap.Bootstrap.startLauncher(Bootstrap.java:267)
at net.minecraft.bootstrap.Bootstrap.execute(Bootstrap.java:148)
at net.minecraft.bootstrap.Bootstrap.main(Bootstrap.java:395)
Caused by: java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException
at sun.reflect.NativeConstructorAccessorImpl.newInstance0(Native Method)
at sun.reflect.NativeConstructorAccessorImpl.newInstance(Unknown Source)
at sun.reflect.DelegatingConstructorAccessorImpl.newInstance(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.reflect.Constructor.newInstance(Unknown Source)
at net.minecraft.bootstrap.Bootstrap.startLauncher(Bootstrap.java:265)
... 2 more
Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException
at com.sun.java.swing.plaf.windows.XPStyle.getTypeEnumName(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.java.swing.plaf.windows.XPStyle.getBorder(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.java.swing.plaf.windows.WindowsLookAndFeel$XPBorderValue.getXPValue(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.java.swing.plaf.windows.WindowsLookAndFeel$XPValue.createValue(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.java.swing.plaf.windows.WindowsLookAndFeel$XPValue.recursiveCreateValue(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.java.swing.plaf.windows.WindowsLookAndFeel$XPValue.getClassicValue(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.java.swing.plaf.windows.WindowsLookAndFeel$XPValue.createValue(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.UIDefaults.getFromHashtable(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.UIDefaults.get(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.MultiUIDefaults.get(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.UIDefaults.getBorder(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.UIManager.getBorder(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.LookAndFeel.installBorder(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicComboBoxUI.installDefaults(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicComboBoxUI.installUI(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.java.swing.plaf.windows.WindowsComboBoxUI.installUI(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.JComponent.setUI(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.JComboBox.setUI(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.JComboBox.updateUI(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.JComboBox.init(Unknown Source)
at javax.swing.JComboBox.<init>(Unknown Source)
at net.minecraft.launcher.ui.bottombar.ProfileSelectionPanel.<init>(ProfileSelectionPanel.java:26)
at net.minecraft.launcher.ui.BottomBarPanel.<init>(BottomBarPanel.java:25)
at net.minecraft.launcher.ui.LauncherPanel.<init>(LauncherPanel.java:30)
at net.minecraft.launcher.Launcher.<init>(Launcher.java:64)
... 7 more

Looks like it has something to do with Java's LookAndFeels.

Let's try reinstalling Java, and see if that resolves the problem.

Open the add/remove programs list, and uninstall any mention of Java.
After you have completely removed Java reboot your computer.

Download java from here and try running the launcher.

I have reinstalled Java 3 times already. If it matters, I am using a custom Windows 7 theme (patched). I have NEVER had a problem with it before using the exact same themes and patcher.

EDIT: just tested it and my theme is the problem is there anyway I can use it and play Minecraft at the same time? If it matters the theme is Caesar Mod.

Is there any way to temporarily revert your themes back to normal and unpatch your system, and see if that resolves the problem?

Quote from RonanZer0

just tested it and my theme is the problem is there anyway I can use it and play Minecraft at the same time? If it matters the theme is Caesar Mod.

I'll look into it.

I'm glad we figured out the cause of the problem though.

I figured out two possible solutions.
One involves editing the registry, so we'll try the batch script first.

1. Open notepad.
2. Copy and paste the code below into the notepad window.
3. Goto File => Save As... and save the file as "StartMC.bat" (with the quotes)
4. Save the "StartMC.bat" file in the same directory as Minecraft.exe
5. Use StartMC.bat to run Minecraft.

Note: If you use minecraft.jar instead of minecraft.exe, change the filename in the script.

The code:

@start /B javaw -Dswing.systemlaf=com.sun.javax.swing.plaf.metal.CrossPlatformLookAndFeel -jar Minecraft.exe

(all one line)

If you don't want to use a batch script to start Minecraft, we can modify the registry instead.

Tehyoda what do you mean by place it with same directory for the minecraft.exe

Quote from mascofi

Tehyoda what do you mean by place it with same directory for the minecraft.exe

He means, save the .bat file in the same folder as the program you use to start Minecraft. For example, if it's in the "Documents" folder, you save the .bat file there.

i have the same problem did ur method and didnt work

i accidentally deleted my .minecraft folder

Please HELP

Quote from Tehyoda

I figured out two possible solutions.
One involves editing the registry, so we'll try the batch script first.

1. Open notepad.
2. Copy and paste the code below into the notepad window.
3. Goto File => Save As... and save the file as "StartMC.bat" (with the quotes)
4. Save the "StartMC.bat" file in the same directory as Minecraft.exe
5. Use StartMC.bat to run Minecraft.

Note: If you use minecraft.jar instead of minecraft.exe, change the filename in the script.

The code:

@start /B javaw -Dswing.systemlaf=com.sun.javax.swing.plaf.metal.CrossPlatformLookAndFeel -jar Minecraft.exe

(all one line)

If you don't want to use a batch script to start Minecraft, we can modify the registry instead.

didnt work please helpBootstrap (v5)
Current time is Apr 10, 2014 11:13:53 AM
System.getProperty('os.name') == 'Windows 8'
System.getProperty('os.version') == '6.2'
System.getProperty('os.arch') == 'amd64'
System.getProperty('java.version') == '1.7.0_45'
System.getProperty('java.vendor') == 'Oracle Corporation'
System.getProperty('sun.arch.data.model') == '64'

Downloading: https://s3.amazonaws.com/Minecraft.Download/launcher/launcher.pack.lzma
Exception: javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException: sun.security.validator.ValidatorException: PKIX path validation failed: java.security.cert.CertPathValidatorException: timestamp check failed
Recognized exception: the likely cause is a set of broken/missing root-certificates. Check your java install and perhaps reinstall it.
Downloading: https://s3.amazonaws.com/Minecraft.Download/launcher/launcher.pack.lzma (try 2/10)
Exception: javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException: sun.security.validator.ValidatorException: PKIX path validation failed: java.security.cert.CertPathValidatorException: timestamp check failed
Recognized exception: the likely cause is a set of broken/missing root-certificates. Check your java install and perhaps reinstall it.
Downloading: https://s3.amazonaws.com/Minecraft.Download/launcher/launcher.pack.lzma (try 3/10)
Exception: javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException: sun.security.validator.ValidatorException: PKIX path validation failed: java.security.cert.CertPathValidatorException: timestamp check failed
Recognized exception: the likely cause is a set of broken/missing root-certificates. Check your java install and perhaps reinstall it.
Downloading: https://s3.amazonaws.com/Minecraft.Download/launcher/launcher.pack.lzma (try 4/10)
Exception: javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException: sun.security.validator.ValidatorException: PKIX path validation failed: java.security.cert.CertPathValidatorException: timestamp check failed
Recognized exception: the likely cause is a set of broken/missing root-certificates. Check your java install and perhaps reinstall it.
Downloading: https://s3.amazonaws.com/Minecraft.Download/launcher/launcher.pack.lzma (try 5/10)
Exception: javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException: sun.security.validator.ValidatorException: PKIX path validation failed: java.security.cert.CertPathValidatorException: timestamp check failed
Recognized exception: the likely cause is a set of broken/missing root-certificates. Check your java install and perhaps reinstall it.
Downloading: https://s3.amazonaws.com/Minecraft.Download/launcher/launcher.pack.lzma (try 6/10)
Exception: javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException: sun.security.validator.ValidatorException: PKIX path validation failed: java.security.cert.CertPathValidatorException: timestamp check failed
Recognized exception: the likely cause is a set of broken/missing root-certificates. Check your java install and perhaps reinstall it.
Downloading: https://s3.amazonaws.com/Minecraft.Download/launcher/launcher.pack.lzma (try 7/10)
Exception: javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException: sun.security.validator.ValidatorException: PKIX path validation failed: java.security.cert.CertPathValidatorException: timestamp check failed
Recognized exception: the likely cause is a set of broken/missing root-certificates. Check your java install and perhaps reinstall it.
Downloading: https://s3.amazonaws.com/Minecraft.Download/launcher/launcher.pack.lzma (try 8/10)
Exception: javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException: sun.security.validator.ValidatorException: PKIX path validation failed: java.security.cert.CertPathValidatorException: timestamp check failed
Recognized exception: the likely cause is a set of broken/missing root-certificates. Check your java install and perhaps reinstall it.
Downloading: https://s3.amazonaws.com/Minecraft.Download/launcher/launcher.pack.lzma (try 9/10)
Exception: javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException: sun.security.validator.ValidatorException: PKIX path validation failed: java.security.cert.CertPathValidatorException: timestamp check failed
Recognized exception: the likely cause is a set of broken/missing root-certificates. Check your java install and perhaps reinstall it.
Downloading: https://s3.amazonaws.com/Minecraft.Download/launcher/launcher.pack.lzma (try 10/10)
Exception: javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException: sun.security.validator.ValidatorException: PKIX path validation failed: java.security.cert.CertPathValidatorException: timestamp check failed
Recognized exception: the likely cause is a set of broken/missing root-certificates. Check your java install and perhaps reinstall it.
Unable to download remote file. Check your internet connection/proxy settings.
FATAL ERROR: net.minecraft.bootstrap.FatalBootstrapError: Unable to download while being forced
at net.minecraft.bootstrap.Bootstrap.execute(Bootstrap.java:95)
at net.minecraft.bootstrap.Bootstrap.main(Bootstrap.java:381)


Please fix the error and restart.



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