How to Fix Minecraft Exit Codes: 1, 1073740791, and More (2025)

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Understand Exit Codes in Minecraft and how to repair them

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Last Updated: July 15, 2024Fact Checked

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Minecraft Exit Codes (also known as Exit Statuses) are error codes that shut down your game. If you see any Exit Codes, you may have outdated drivers or software on your computer. Luckily, specific codes are caused by specific things. Here's how to fix Minecraft Exit Codes on Java, Bedrock, and Forge.

Troubleshooting Exit Statuses in Minecraft

If you get a Minecraft Exit Code that closes your game forcefully, update your graphics drivers and make sure you're running the latest version of Minecraft. If the issue persists, download and install the latest version of Java.

Method 1

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Exit Code 1

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    Exit Code 1 is caused by outdated drivers or incompatible mods. To fix this error code, do the following:

    • Update your graphics driver.
    • Double-check your Minecraft mods and remove any that are new, broken, or incompatible.

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Exit Code 139

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    Exit Code 139 appears when you're using an outdated operating system. This usually appears on older Mac devices, such as Mac OSX 10.5.8 or older.

    • Upgrade your device to make sure it meets Minecraft's minimum requirements.[1]
    • Update the Minecraft client.

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Exit Code -1073740777

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    Uninstall "D3Dgear" to fix this Exit Code error. Exit Code -1073740777 usually occurs if the "D3Dgear" application is running on your computer. This application is used for game recording and live streaming.

    • You'll need to completely uninstall this program from your computer to fix this error.

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Exit Code -1073741819

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    Update your graphics drivers. Exit Code -1073741819 is usually caused by outdated drivers, but it can also be caused by having the "D3Dgear" application installed on your computer.

    • If you still get the error code after updating your graphics drivers, uninstall the "D3Dgear" application.

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Exit Code -805306369

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    Exit Code -805306369 occurs when your computer is out of memory. The RAM (Random Access Memory) on your computer is required to function properly. When you don't have enough memory, the game will crash.

    • If you can't upgrade your PC, close all background applications while Minecraft is open.
    • In some cases, this error can be caused by an outdated Java client. Download the native launcher from the Minecraft website.[2]

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Exit Code 134

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    Reinstall Java to fix Exit Code 134. You may see a file named "hs_error_pid" in your Minecraft folder or desktop. If you see this file, you'll need to reinstall Java from the official website.

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Exit Code -2147483645

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    This Exit Code is caused by a corrupted registry. Your Java installation may have been interrupted, or you may have used a corrupted setup file. To fix Exit Code -2147483645, reinstall Java on your device.

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Exit Code 225

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    Reinstall Minecraft to fix Exit Code 225. This Exit Code can be caused by an error in Minecraft's settings. You'll need to reinstall the entire game and any mods to fix it.

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Exit Code -1073740940

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    Turn VBO off in Minecraft. If you can get into the game, open Options, Video Settings, and then turn off VBO.

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      How to Fix Minecraft Exit Codes: 1, 1073740791, and More (33)

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      This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Rain Kengly. Rain is a tech writer and editor for wikiHow with over 5 years of professional writing experience. In the past, Rain has worked with other creative writers as a Writing Tutor at San Francisco State University and has published gaming features, guides, and news articles for a variety of media outlets. Rain shares a lifelong passion for writing and gaming and is eager to grow alongside new tech inventions. This article has been viewed 8,105 times.

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