Specifically, the "install" button remains stuck on "waiting on install" without the launcher downloading the necessary game files/folders.

Why does 'Minecraft' say "waiting on install" instead of just installing? Here's what could be causing the issue and how you can fix it.

If you own a Chromebook, "Minecraft: Java Edition" is available to you via Linux. Here's how to download and install the popular game on a Chromebook.

Minecraft players struggle to play Java Edition with the new Launcher causing log-in difficulties and long download times.

Minecraft Forge lets you quickly install mods to a specific Minecraft profile without having to be a tech-savvy wizard. Here's how the modding software works.

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The first step is to download and install Fabric for Minecraft 1.20, OptiFine HD, and OptiFabric, each from its respective official site on your computer. You need to ensure that you have the Java ...

Somewhat confusingly, there was an old launcher called 'Minecraft Unified Launcher', which was specifically for Windows 7 and 8 and only launched Java Edition and Minecraft Dungeons.

If you experience such an issue in the Minecraft Java edition, here are the solutions that will help you. Why does Minecraft Launcher say Failed to create profile?