Optifine Installation for Shaders - Revision history

Rabbi Bob at 16:07, 18 July 2020

2020-07-18T16:07:12Z

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	==Installing Optifine==		==Installing Optifine==
			* If you're stuck at any time, you can watch the companion video here (no sound)

			<youtube>https://youtu.be/_eh1Cx2Bqq8</youtube>

	===Getting Optifine===		===Getting Optifine===
	'''Note:'''<br><br>After upgrading to 1.15.2, I thought shaders were lost to me. I've read so many website comments concerning "just install 1.14.4 and it will work" and I've never gotten that to work. I have yet to find a set of directions out there that have any mention of Preview Versions on Optifine.net and one day after some frustration, I clicked the Preview Versions link (I didn't realize it was a link previously). Insert scene from Pulp Fiction when the briefcase opens here.<br><br>That one item prompted this entire instruction set. I hope someone finds it useful.<br><br>		'''Note:'''<br><br>After upgrading to 1.15.2, I thought shaders were lost to me. I've read so many website comments concerning "just install 1.14.4 and it will work" and I've never gotten that to work. I have yet to find a set of directions out there that have any mention of Preview Versions on Optifine.net and one day after some frustration, I clicked the Preview Versions link (I didn't realize it was a link previously). Insert scene from Pulp Fiction when the briefcase opens here.<br><br>That one item prompted this entire instruction set. I hope someone finds it useful.<br><br>

Rabbi Bob: /* Getting Optifine */

2020-07-18T12:10:03Z

Getting Optifine

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	==Installing Optifine==		==Installing Optifine==
	===Getting Optifine===		===Getting Optifine===
			'''Note:'''<br><br>After upgrading to 1.15.2, I thought shaders were lost to me. I've read so many website comments concerning "just install 1.14.4 and it will work" and I've never gotten that to work. I have yet to find a set of directions out there that have any mention of Preview Versions on Optifine.net and one day after some frustration, I clicked the Preview Versions link (I didn't realize it was a link previously). Insert scene from Pulp Fiction when the briefcase opens here.<br><br>That one item prompted this entire instruction set. I hope someone finds it useful.<br><br>
	# Go to [https://Optifine.net/downloads Optifine.net/downloads]		# Go to [https://Optifine.net/downloads Optifine.net/downloads]
	#* '''''Only use downloads from the official Optifine.net website.'''''		#* '''''Only use downloads from the official Optifine.net website.'''''

Rabbi Bob: /* Get the Path to Java */

2020-07-18T11:59:03Z

Get the Path to Java

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	#* If you get a version you skip to '''Launching the Optifine Installer''', otherwise you probably got a ''java is not recognized recognized'' error message and will need to continue to '''Get the Path to Java'''. We're still assuming you have a working version of Minecraft Java Edition installed.		#* If you get a version you skip to '''Launching the Optifine Installer''', otherwise you probably got a ''java is not recognized recognized'' error message and will need to continue to '''Get the Path to Java'''. We're still assuming you have a working version of Minecraft Java Edition installed.
	====Get the Path to Java====		====Get the Path to Java====
	* I do not have java installed at the system level, however as I have Minecraft Java Edition running, the java executable is available, I just need to get the path.		* I do not have java installed at the system level, however as I have Minecraft Java Edition running, the java executable is available somewhere, I just need to find it and get the path.
	# Windows 10 ~~- right~~ click the Minecraft shortcut and open '''Properties''', then '''Open File Location'''		# Windows 10: Right click the Minecraft shortcut and open '''Properties''', then '''Open File Location'''
	# Click on the following folders in order: Runtime, JREx64, bin		# Click on the following folders in order: Runtime, JREx64, bin
	# Scroll down to "java.exe"		# Scroll down to "java.exe"

Rabbi Bob: /* Installing Optifine */

2020-07-18T11:58:08Z

Installing Optifine

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	#** If you have Powershell, wait for the window to open and then type '''CMD <enter>''' to shift over to Command Prompt		#** If you have Powershell, wait for the window to open and then type '''CMD <enter>''' to shift over to Command Prompt
	# Type '''java -version <enter>''' at the prompt		# Type '''java -version <enter>''' at the prompt
	#* If you get a version you skip to '''Launching the Optifine Installer''', otherwise you probably got a '''java' is not recognized recognized'' message and will need to continue ~~(we~~'re still assuming you have a working version of Minecraft Java Edition installed).		#* If you get a version you skip to '''Launching the Optifine Installer''', otherwise you probably got a ''java is not recognized recognized'' error message and will need to continue to '''Get the Path to Java'''. We're still assuming you have a working version of Minecraft Java Edition installed.
	====Get the Path to Java====		====Get the Path to Java====
	* I do not have java installed at the system level, however as I have Minecraft Java Edition running, the java executable is available, I just need to get the path.		* I do not have java installed at the system level, however as I have Minecraft Java Edition running, the java executable is available, I just need to get the path.
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	#* Mine happens to be '''"D:\Games\Minecraft Launcher\runtime\jre-x64\bin\java.exe"'''		#* Mine happens to be '''"D:\Games\Minecraft Launcher\runtime\jre-x64\bin\java.exe"'''
	#* Leave the folder window open in case you need to grab the full path again.		#* Leave the folder window open in case you need to grab the full path again.

	===Launching the Optifine Installer===		===Launching the Optifine Installer===
	* Make sure you either have java installed (java -version) or the path to the java executable and that your command prompt window open and is where the downloaded Optifine file is (we're assuming the Downloads folder).		* Make sure you either have java installed (java -version) or the path to the java executable and that your command prompt window open and is where the downloaded Optifine file is (we're assuming the Downloads folder).

Rabbi Bob: /* Prerequisites */

2020-07-18T11:54:24Z

Prerequisites

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	==Prerequisites==		==Prerequisites==
	* Minecraft Java Edition is already installed.		* Minecraft Java Edition is already installed.
	** I am currently using 1.15.2		** I am currently using 1.15.2. This should be a universal instruction set for all versions unless something major changes in Minecraft.

	==Installing Optifine==		==Installing Optifine==

Rabbi Bob at 11:51, 18 July 2020

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			\| [[File:Minecraft NoShaders resize.jpg]] \|\| [[File:Minecraft Shaders Resize.jpg]]
			\|}

	==Prerequisites==		==Prerequisites==

Rabbi Bob: /* Launching the Optifine Installer */

2020-07-18T11:39:50Z

Launching the Optifine Installer

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	#* Example format: java -jar path/to/preview_OptiFine_1.15.2_HD_U_G1_pre30.jar		#* Example format: java -jar path/to/preview_OptiFine_1.15.2_HD_U_G1_pre30.jar
	## Java is installed:		## Java is installed:
	##* java -jar preview_OptiFine_1.15.2_HD_U_G1_pre30.jar <enter>		##* '''java -jar preview_OptiFine_1.15.2_HD_U_G1_pre30.jar <enter>'''
	## Java is not installed:		## Java is not installed:
	##* "D:\Games\Minecraft Launcher\runtime\jre-x64\bin\java.exe" -jar preview_OptiFine_1.15.2_HD_U_G1_pre30.jar <enter>		##* '''"D:\Games\Minecraft Launcher\runtime\jre-x64\bin\java.exe" -jar preview_OptiFine_1.15.2_HD_U_G1_pre30.jar <enter>'''
	##** I pasted the clipboard (CTRL+V) to the command prompt window to get the "D:\Games\Minecraft Launcher\runtime\jre-x64\bin\java.exe" path in place, then I typed -jar preview_OptiFine_1.15.2_HD_U_G1_pre30.jar		##** I pasted the clipboard (CTRL+V) to the command prompt window to get the "D:\Games\Minecraft Launcher\runtime\jre-x64\bin\java.exe" path in place, then I typed -jar preview_OptiFine_1.15.2_HD_U_G1_pre30.jar

	===Optifine Installer===		===Optifine Installer===
	# The installer window should be open now and it will have a path already entered. We are going to assume that this is correct for most people.		# The installer window should be open now and it will have a path already entered. We are going to assume that this is correct for most people.

Rabbi Bob: /* Getting Optifine */

2020-07-18T11:39:18Z

Getting Optifine

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	===Getting Optifine===		===Getting Optifine===
	# Go to [https://Optifine.net/downloads Optifine.net/downloads]		# Go to [https://Optifine.net/downloads Optifine.net/downloads]
			#* '''''Only use downloads from the official Optifine.net website.'''''
	#* At the time of this recording, it appears that Optifine only goes up to 1.14.4. What do we do?		#* At the time of this recording, it appears that Optifine only goes up to 1.14.4. What do we do?
	# Click on Preview Versions at the top		# Click on Preview Versions at the top
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	#* Both download links have ads and screen clutter: I suggest you grab from the mirror.		#* Both download links have ads and screen clutter: I suggest you grab from the mirror.
	#* We will assume it goes to your '''Downloads''' folder		#* We will assume it goes to your '''Downloads''' folder

	===Installing Optifine===		===Installing Optifine===
	# Open a Command ''or'' Powershell prompt		# Open a Command ''or'' Powershell prompt

Rabbi Bob: /* Prerequisites */

2020-07-18T11:38:42Z

Prerequisites

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	==Prerequisites==		==Prerequisites==
	* Minecraft Java Edition is already installed		* Minecraft Java Edition is already installed.
			** I am currently using 1.15.2

	==Installing Optifine==		==Installing Optifine==

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2020-07-18T11:37:51Z

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==Prerequisites==
* Minecraft Java Edition is already installed

==Installing Optifine==
===Getting Optifine===
# Go to [https://Optifine.net/downloads Optifine.net/downloads]
#* At the time of this recording, it appears that Optifine only goes up to 1.14.4. What do we do?
# Click on Preview Versions at the top
#* An additional batch of downloads should now be visible. We are looking for 1.15.2, you can choose whatever version you are seeking.
# Download the appropriate file
#* preview_OptiFine_1.15.2_HD_U_G1_pre30.jar
#* Both download links have ads and screen clutter: I suggest you grab from the mirror.
#* We will assume it goes to your '''Downloads''' folder
===Installing Optifine===
# Open a Command ''or'' Powershell prompt
#* Some users may be able to hold shift and right click within the folder, then select '''Open [Command Prompt or Powershell] Window Here'''
#** If you have Powershell, wait for the window to open and then type '''CMD <enter>''' to shift over to Command Prompt
# Type '''java -version <enter>''' at the prompt
#* If you get a version you skip to '''Launching the Optifine Installer''', otherwise you probably got a '''java' is not recognized recognized'' message and will need to continue (we're still assuming you have a working version of Minecraft Java Edition installed).
====Get the Path to Java====
* I do not have java installed at the system level, however as I have Minecraft Java Edition running, the java executable is available, I just need to get the path.
# Windows 10 - right click the Minecraft shortcut and open '''Properties''', then '''Open File Location'''
# Click on the following folders in order: Runtime, JREx64, bin
# Scroll down to "java.exe"
# Hold '''SHIFT and right click 'java.exe'''', then select '''COPY AS PATH'''
#* You will now have the path to Java in your clipboard (you can test this by opening notepad and pasting (CTRL+V))
#* Mine happens to be '''"D:\Games\Minecraft Launcher\runtime\jre-x64\bin\java.exe"'''
#* Leave the folder window open in case you need to grab the full path again.
===Launching the Optifine Installer===
* Make sure you either have java installed (java -version) or the path to the java executable and that your command prompt window open and is where the downloaded Optifine file is (we're assuming the Downloads folder).
# type the following command as it applies to your set up:
#* Example format: java -jar path/to/preview_OptiFine_1.15.2_HD_U_G1_pre30.jar
## Java is installed:
##* java -jar preview_OptiFine_1.15.2_HD_U_G1_pre30.jar <enter>
## Java is not installed:
##* "D:\Games\Minecraft Launcher\runtime\jre-x64\bin\java.exe" -jar preview_OptiFine_1.15.2_HD_U_G1_pre30.jar <enter>
##** I pasted the clipboard (CTRL+V) to the command prompt window to get the "D:\Games\Minecraft Launcher\runtime\jre-x64\bin\java.exe" path in place, then I typed -jar preview_OptiFine_1.15.2_HD_U_G1_pre30.jar
===Optifine Installer===
# The installer window should be open now and it will have a path already entered. We are going to assume that this is correct for most people.
#* Click INSTALL
#** C:\Users\<your account name>\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft
#** or type %appdata% <enter> from the search bar and you will see the .minecraft folder
# Click OK when the Optifine is successfully installed window pops up
==Minecraft==
===Get A Shader Zip===
* You'll need a shader zip file for the next step. If you have one, great skip ahead. If not, go get one. For 1.15.2 I have the following zip files
** https://www.mediafire.com/file/sklp0fgipb3a1kk/Sildur%2527s_Vibrant_Shaders_v1.27_Lite.zip/file
** https://www.mediafire.com/file/jpu0qoghvd4q07m/Sildur%27s_Enhanced_Default_v1.11.zip/file
** https://www.mediafire.com/file/movrtppug5n8qs8/Sildur%2527s_Vibrant_Shaders_v1.27_Extreme-VL.zip/file
** http://www.mediafire.com/file/uyz7iv3fx9gevee/Sildur%2527s_Vibrant_Shaders_v1.27_High.zip/file
** https://www.mediafire.com/folder/4ndat18ou95kt/Official_releases
===Start Minecraft with Optifine===
# Open Minecraft
# Click Installations
# Play the newly installed Optifine profile
# Once Minecraft starts, click on Options, Video Settings, Shaders
====Adding Shader Files====
#* Click on Shaders Folder
#** A folder (C:\Users\<your name>\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\shaderpacks) opens
#* Drag and drop your shader zip into the folder
#* Go back to Minecraft
====Selecting Shaders====
# Click on the Shader in the Minecraft menu and wait for the video screen to reload
#* Click Done, Done, Done to get back to the main menu
==Enjoy!==
# Start a Minecraft session and enjoy!

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