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Title: [FIX] 'GLFW error 65542' and 'GLFW error 65543' solution for 1.17.1
Post by: Remiaw on September 05, 2021, 04:30:35 AM
The 1.17.1 update is awesome... except if you couldn't try it out yet. That might have happened if you, like me, have a toaster computer that is 'not up to the standards of today'. In this tutorial for Windows 7/8/10, I'll show you how to make it able to run the newest version of Minecraft, because, as the saying goes:
"It's still good!"
                                 Homer Simpson
tl;dr - We are going to run Minecraft using a software graphics renderer - Mesa3D - as opposite of the usual hardware rendering it performs.
DISCLAIMER: This method is totally legal and does not go against the EULA of Minecraft. The links provided are to the official distributors of the utilized software, which are free for personal use. Also, having a system-wide installation of Java has some security concerns, so, if you're overly worried about your privacy, this method may not be for you.
It is also worth mentioning that you may notice some to serious frame rate dropping, as software rendering is way slower than hardware rendering, depending on your computer specifications.

Instructions
And that should be it! Now you can at least try the new features while you plan the budget for your new pc so you don't have to throw away your perfectly working computer ^u^. Please leave in the comments if this was useful to you or if having any doubts or if any step needs clarification. Happy update!  :gl:
Title: Re: [FIX] 'GLFW error 65542' and 'GLFW error 65543' solution for 1.17.1
Post by: Oplegoman on September 05, 2021, 12:57:03 PM
I would like to say, I like this guide and should help some people play on 1.17.1 and maybe future versions of minecraft.

There are some issues to be aware of which you have said but none computer people may not understand.

As for java version most people and almost all aplications are for java 8 as this has been the standard since 2014 and with long term till 2030 so do not be worried by version number, Java works in strange ways. I would recommend keeping java 8 if you have it on your system, do not uninstall it. I would recommend installing the java 16 alongside your other java version. Another thing to be aware of is that Java 16 would be a software development kit, used to develop and compile java programs for the runtime enviroment, so it could have potential issues and may not run other java programs due to a multitude of issues.

If your system is a 32-bit system again I would recommend not doing this, this does tell me that your computer hardware is approaching 10 years old and in general will not have the right drivers or even support to run most modern programs. Also with it being 32-bit, the software rendering is likely to be so slow it would not be playable for most people.

If you are unsure what to do, again I do not recommend attempting to mess with dll files as if you are not careful could brick programs.

Use this for a short period of time as this is a temporary fix, it may not last long at all, and should be used as a stopgap till you can get a computer which can support more recent implementations of OpenGL 4.4+ For more information look at the recommended specs here: https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360035131371-Minecraft-Java-Edition-System-Requirements-
Title: Re: [FIX] 'GLFW error 65542' and 'GLFW error 65543' solution for 1.17.1
Post by: OminousCrystal on September 07, 2021, 12:39:28 AM
Quote from: Oplegoman on September 05, 2021, 12:57:03 PM
I would like to say, I like this guide and should help some people play on 1.17.1 and maybe future versions of minecraft.

There are some issues to be aware of which you have said but none computer people may not understand.

As for java version most people and almost all aplications are for java 8 as this has been the standard since 2014 and with long term till 2030 so do not be worried by version number, Java works in strange ways. I would recommend keeping java 8 if you have it on your system, do not uninstall it. I would recommend installing the java 16 alongside your other java version. Another thing to be aware of is that Java 16 would be a software development kit, used to develop and compile java programs for the runtime enviroment, so it could have potential issues and may not run other java programs due to a multitude of issues.

If your system is a 32-bit system again I would recommend not doing this, this does tell me that your computer hardware is approaching 10 years old and in general will not have the right drivers or even support to run most modern programs. Also with it being 32-bit, the software rendering is likely to be so slow it would not be playable for most people.

If you are unsure what to do, again I do not recommend attempting to mess with dll files as if you are not careful could brick programs.

Use this for a short period of time as this is a temporary fix, it may not last long at all, and should be used as a stopgap till you can get a computer which can support more recent implementations of OpenGL 4.4+ For more information look at the recommended specs here: https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360035131371-Minecraft-Java-Edition-System-Requirements-

Wow, I was not aware that Java 8 and 16 could be run together. This would be very useful for me when switching between 1.8.9 and 1.17.1. Thanks a lot for the information Oplegoman.