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Publisher’s description
What is Minecraft Launcher?
Minecraft Launcher is a proprietary pc game program for Windows from Mojang.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as MSI. The main installer is 2.2 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Small download (2.2 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Minecraft Launcher is a pc game tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Minecraft Launcher safe to download?
- The file is served by launcher.mojang.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E7040ADDF5FBB1DAC0D7E61D0793B1550526ACCAF80A315E36B636285BD9D90E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.0.0Latest | January 6, 2022 | 2.2 MB | 32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Mojang.MinecraftLauncher -emsiexec /i MinecraftInstaller.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {57D4CF7E-F8ED-42DA-A49A-271EA8C55A7C} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Mojang
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.0.0.0
- Released
- January 6, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- January 6, 2022
- Versions listed
- 1
- winget ID
- Mojang.MinecraftLauncher
- MSI product code
- {57D4CF7E-F8ED-42DA-A49A-271EA8C55A7C}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Minecraft Launcher free?
Minecraft Launcher is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Minecraft Launcher safe to download?
The download comes from launcher.mojang.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Minecraft Launcher with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Minecraft Launcher be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does Minecraft Launcher support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does Minecraft Launcher run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Minecraft Launcher?
OpenTTD, RetroArch, Steam, PPSSPP and Celestia. The alternatives page compares them.
