How to Access Your .Minecraft Folder on the Computer

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Do you want a new Resource Pack for Minecraft or to access one of the screenshots you made? Accessing the .Minecraft folder on your computer will help you do both. Keep reading to learn how.

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Minecraft

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Open Minecraft.
    Click "Options..."
  2. Step 2 Click "Resource Packs or Texture Packs.
    .."
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  3. Step 3 Click "Open resource/texture pack folder".
  4. Step 4 Click ".
    minecraft". This should be in the address bar at the top of the new window that opened.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Choose the folder you wish to access.
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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Press ⊞ Win + R.
    A new small window in the bottom left corner of your screen will appear. This program is called "Run" and it allows you to start things up on your computer.[1] Keep in mind that you don't have to download it, it will be a default program on your computer.
    • Alternatively, you could drag your mouse to the top right corner of the screen and drag down to open up the panel. Then, click "Search" and type in "Run".
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Type %appdata% in the box.
  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Click OK.
  4. Step 4 Click on ".minecraft".
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Choose the folder you wish to access.
    • You can download Optifine for Minecraft.[2]
    • It provides access to a wider variety of texture packs with special features that change the look of the world.[3]
    • It also offers new actions and cosmetic features that give Minecraft a cleaner look.[4]
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    How do I get a .minecraft file on Xbox One?
    How.com.vn English: Belle K.
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    You cannot. If you are trying to install mods or texture packs, you have to go through the Minecraft application or the store.
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    How do I get the .minecraft folder
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    If you are on Windows, hold the Windows key and press R. This should open a little pop-up. Then type: %appdata%. In here, it should open your apps, and you should be able to find your .minecraft folder.
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    How do I get to the .minecraft folder in Minecraft: Pocket Edition?
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    Unfortunately, there is no .minecraft folder for the Pocket Edition version of Minecraft.
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      How.com.vn English: Zac Churchill
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      This article was co-authored by Zac Churchill. Zac Churchill is from Davidson, North Carolina, and currently attends Tufts University. He has played Minecraft for over eight years and has extensive knowledge on how to play Minecraft and how the game has changed over the different versions. Specifically, Zac has expert experience in survival worlds, large builds on creative mode, and server design/upkeep. This article has been viewed 144,984 times.
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      Co-authors: 8
      Updated: March 30, 2024
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      Categories: Minecraft
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