{"id":123953,"date":"2020-09-24T14:20:51","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T06:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/?post_type=knowledgebase&p=123953"},"modified":"2026-02-11T15:19:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T07:19:42","slug":"minecraft-keeps-freezing-on-pc-solved","status":"publish","type":"knowledgebase","link":"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/knowledge\/minecraft-keeps-freezing-on-pc-solved\/","title":{"rendered":"[Solved] Minecraft keeps freezing on PC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Is your Minecraft <\/strong>experience being interrupted by constant freezing on your PC<\/strong>? It can be annoying but don’t let these hiccups spoil your journey of building, exploring, and unleashing your creativity. There’s something you can do to fix the issue, and it is not so hard…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to fix Minecraft freezing issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We’ve put together all working solutions for the Minecraft freezing issue. You may not try them all; simply work the way down the list until you find the one that does the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Update your video driver<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Close unnecessary programs<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Lower the in-game graphics settings<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Turn off V-Sync<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Allocate more RAM to Minecraft<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Install the latest Java version<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Reinstall Minecraft<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    Although Minecraft doesn’t require high-end specs to run, you should first check if your setup satisfies the game’s minimum system requirements<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Fix 1 – Update your video driver<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Your graphics card is like the powerhouse behind Minecraft\u2019s vibrant, blocky world. It processes every detail, from rendering the majestic landscapes to smooth animations of mobs and players. However, even the best hardware can\u2019t perform well without the right driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A wrong or outdated video driver will trigger many types of gaming issues such as crashing, lagging or freezing. To gain the best gameplay, you should update your video driver regularly. You can do it manually or automatically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Option 1 \u2013 Download and install the driver manually<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    To update the graphics driver manually, you need to go to the manufacturer’s website (such as NVIDIA<\/a><\/strong>, AMD<\/a><\/strong> or Intel<\/a><\/strong>), find the correct driver corresponding with your specific flavor of Windows version, and then download it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Once you\u2019ve downloaded the correct driver for your system, double-click on the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Option 2 \u2013 Automatically update the video driver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If you don\u2019t have the time, patience or computer skills to update the video driver manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don\u2019t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don\u2019t need to be troubled by the wrong driver you would be downloading, and you don\u2019t need to worry about making a mistake when installing. Driver Easy handles it all.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can update your drivers automatically with either the 7 days free trial<\/strong><\/a> or the Pro version<\/strong><\/a> of Driver Easy. It takes just 2 clicks, and you get full support and a 30-day money-back guarantee with the Pro version:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Download <\/a>and install Driver Easy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now<\/strong> button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
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    3. Click the Activate & Update<\/strong> button next to the flagged device to automatically download and install the correct version of this driver.

      Or click Update All<\/strong> to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (You\u2019ll need the       Pro version<\/a><\/strong> for this \u2013 when you select Update All, you\u2019ll get a prompt to upgrade. If you\u2019re not prepared to purchase the Pro version yet, Driver Easy provides a 7-day trial at no cost, granting access to all Pro features like fast downloads and easy installation. No charges will occur until after your 7-day trial period ends.)
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    4. Restart your computer for the change to take effect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      The Pro version of Driver Easy<\/strong> comes with full technical support.
      If you need assistance, please contact Driver Easy\u2019s support team<\/strong> at       support@drivereasy.com<\/a>.<\/strong> <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      You can expect a smooth gaming performance in Minecraft after you install the compatible and up-to-date video driver. If updating the video driver couldn’t solve your problem, there’re more fixes to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Fix 2 – Close unnecessary programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Minecraft freezing can also be caused by software conflicts or the lack of system resources when too many applications are running in the background. So it’s wise to shut down all programs you’re not using during the gameplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. On your keyboard, press the Windows<\/strong> key and X <\/strong>at the same time to select Task Manager<\/strong>.
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      2. Select each resource-hogging application and click End Task<\/strong> to close them one by one.
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        Don\u2019t end any programs you\u2019re unfamiliar with, as they may be critical for the functioning of your computer.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n

        Relaunch Minecraft to test this method. If it doesn’t help, you can proceed to the next fix below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Fix 3 – Lower the in-game graphics settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        High graphics settings in Minecraft are likely to overload your system and even freeze your entire PC. According to some players who encountered the F11 bug, lowering specific settings might fix this problem and reduce a decent portion of freezes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Open Minecraft<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Click Options<\/strong>.
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        3. Click Video Settings<\/strong>.
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        4. Set each option as below:\n