
I know, you can’t tell that it is loading due to the absence of a loading sign, however if you put in all of the information and try to join your friend’s game before the “Direct Connect” page is finished loading, it will give you an error. There are a couple of ways to try and get around this roadblock įirst of all, after you open “Direct Connect”, give it at least 45 seconds to fully load. This can be very annoying, as this has happened to me too many times. Regardless of which edition you chose, after the installation is complete, all you have to do is click play and have fun in Minecraft.Often times, while attempting to play with your friends via LAN, you will be confronted with an error message that looks something like this.

It’s also worth noting that Mojang is currently working on adding cross-platforming to Java, so in a few months, Java may be the definite go-to. However, Java is best for Minecraft mods, free texture packs, and skins. Bedrock or Windows is the best choice for cross-platform play, it supports using a game controller, and you also have access to the Minecraft Marketplace that lets you buy game textures, skins, or custom maps. If you’re unsure which edition you want, it’s important to note the following. Mojang is currently working on adding cross-platforming to Java, so this may be the definite go-to in a few months. You can install either one by clicking on the version you want and hitting the big green ‘install’ button in the bottom centre. In the Minecraft Launcher, there will be both “ Minecraft: Java Edition” and Minecraft for Windows in the left-hand sidebar.

However, there is a difference in which version you install unless you want to install both. Unlike the old days, Minecraft Java edition and Bedrock (now known as Windows) edition are a package deal meaning you can’t mess up and accidentally purchase the wrong version.

Now you have successfully downloaded the Minecraft Launcher and registered your Microsoft account, all that’s left is to download the version of Minecraft that you want.
