I have been playing Minecraft on my laptop which has Windows-7 installed, and just bought a new desktop PC that uses Windows-8.
So, after downloading a new copy of Minecraft to my Windows-8 PC, I figured it would be nice to transfer all my game saves, screenshots, and texture packs to this new computer from my old laptop.
Problem is, I cannot not see where Minecraft files are being stored on my new PC. There is no screenshot folder, nor are there folders for game saves, texture packs, etc… The only file I can locate is the Minecraft “game” which is only 660k in size.
On my laptop, with Windows-7, there is a folder which contains a zillion Minecraft files and folders. But on my Windows-8 computer, there is only that one tiny 660k Minecraft file (looks like a grass block). Even when I take a screenshot while playing the game, I cannot locate the saved screen image.
If you click on "Edit Profile" in the launcher (at lower left corner) the second line should show you the game directory and there is a "Open Game Dir" button at the bottom of that screen.
They get stored in what we call the %APPDATA% folder. Probably the easiest way to get here is to go to change your Resource Pack (texture pack) and hit the button to open the folder it's in. You'll want to move over the whole ".minecraft" folder that it is in to the same location on your new computer.
Alright, I located the file directory for all the files by clicking on “Edit Profile” and then clicking on “Open Game Dir” and the correct folder opened.
The odd thing is, when I navigate to the “C:\Users\MyName\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft)” directory manually within Windows, there is no “AppData” folder in the “MyName” folder, and hence no Minecraft files are shown within Windows. But I do see all the files after clicking on the “Open Game Dir” button. That's odd?
Also, I moved a few saved game folders into the new Minecraft folder. When I go into Minecraft and load one of these game saves, there is nothing in my inventory and nothing in any of my chests. I essentially have nothing what-so-ever, not even a sword and armor.
The AppData folder is hidden by default. I think you need to find the folder settings and click on the link to "show hidden files and folders". I don't have a Windows 8 computer handy to give you better instructions. Maybe someone here can do that.
I have a similar problem, I have the minecraft files, I just cant find that "appdata" file, I go to C:Users/My Name/ then appdata don't show up, OI guess the new windows 8 and 8.1 (which is what I have) don't have minecraft show up, I also cant connect to any server or realms or any online game (clash of clans strongholdcraft mineplex...)
The inventory issue was caused when you opened the world in a 1.8 snapshot, and then in an older version of minecraft. Once a save is upgraded to the 1.8 inventory scheme there is NO GOING BACK. As always Mojang recommends that you do not use snapshots on your real saves.
I have been playing Minecraft on my laptop which has Windows-7 installed, and just bought a new desktop PC that uses Windows-8.
So, after downloading a new copy of Minecraft to my Windows-8 PC, I figured it would be nice to transfer all my game saves, screenshots, and texture packs to this new computer from my old laptop.
Problem is, I cannot not see where Minecraft files are being stored on my new PC. There is no screenshot folder, nor are there folders for game saves, texture packs, etc… The only file I can locate is the Minecraft “game” which is only 660k in size.
On my laptop, with Windows-7, there is a folder which contains a zillion Minecraft files and folders. But on my Windows-8 computer, there is only that one tiny 660k Minecraft file (looks like a grass block). Even when I take a screenshot while playing the game, I cannot locate the saved screen image.
What the heck am I doing wrong here???
Just testing.
%APPDATA%
Click Enter
Goto .Minecraft
Then Goto screenshots.
Screenshots are saved there
- I just got reminded to check mine ;3
Alright, I located the file directory for all the files by clicking on “Edit Profile” and then clicking on “Open Game Dir” and the correct folder opened.
The odd thing is, when I navigate to the “C:\Users\MyName\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft)” directory manually within Windows, there is no “AppData” folder in the “MyName” folder, and hence no Minecraft files are shown within Windows. But I do see all the files after clicking on the “Open Game Dir” button. That's odd?
Also, I moved a few saved game folders into the new Minecraft folder. When I go into Minecraft and load one of these game saves, there is nothing in my inventory and nothing in any of my chests. I essentially have nothing what-so-ever, not even a sword and armor.
What the heck is going on here?
The inventory issue was caused when you opened the world in a 1.8 snapshot, and then in an older version of minecraft. Once a save is upgraded to the 1.8 inventory scheme there is NO GOING BACK. As always Mojang recommends that you do not use snapshots on your real saves.
I made all the hidden files to become visible and have transferred files from laptop to the new computer.
Everything works just fine now. Thanks everyone!!!