Mojira Archive
MCL-6521

"EXE" Launcher creates unnecessary files in directory it is run from

When downloading the exe launcher (not the MSI), common practice in the past was to simply place this on the desktop and run from there. Or leave somewhere like a "minecraft stuff" folder, and create a shortcut

Doing so with this new launcher results in:

  • A "tmp" folder being created, and eventually left empty.
  • A folder filled with what appears to be the launcher GUI elements
  • A folder containing an unnecessary Java environment.

This results in a mess on the desktop if run there. Or even possible data loss if existing files match the path the launcher uses.

The correct behaviour IMO would be:

  • Check for existing suitable JRE (64/32 bit, too old, etc).
  • Refuse to run if existing JRE is known insecure.
  • Use existing JRE if found.
  • Prompt user before downloading custom JRE.
  • Use normal Minecraft path for data storage.

Ignore the JRE bit if this is now a forced policy from Microsoft... But the folder spam is not acceptable.

Works As Intended

Tim B

2017-02-28, 08:11 AM

2018-12-14, 12:08 PM

2018-12-14, 12:08 PM

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folders, launcher

2.0.806 (Windows), 2.0.1003 (Windows), 2.0.1004 (Mac OS)

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