After doing an in-depth investigation of this problem, it looks like there are a lot of different scenarios that might be ultimately responsible for your PC’s inability to launch Minecraft and get past the Exit Code: 0 error. Here’s a list of occurrences that might be ultimately responsible for this error screen: Now that you are familiar with every potential cause of this issue, let’s go over some of the most common culprits that might be responsible for the ‘Exit Code 0’ error on Minecraft.
Close any conflicting programs
We already know with certainty that this Exit Code 0 error could be triggered by some conflicting programs that don’t work alongside Minecraft – this list is quite big and growing as new mods make their way to Minecraft. So before jumping straight to the next methods, consider closing any conflicting program by checking your currently installed programs against a curated list of software that is known to conflict with Minecraft. Don’t worry, you aren’t expected to know which are the conflicting programs. Luckily for you, the Minecraft community has come up with a list of all the programs that are incompatible with Minecraft. Search through the list for common software and if you find any incompatibilities, consider deleting them or at least disabling them (before launching Minecraft) to make the game work. If you don’t have any conflicting programs installed and the Exit Code 0 error still appears, check below the following method.
Remove conflicting Minecraft Mods
Once you ruled out a 3rd party incompatibility as a possible reason for seeing the Exit Code 0 error when launching Minecraft, the next thing you should focus on is checking if any of the mods you’re currently using for Minecraft are actually incompatible with your game version. Actually, incompatible mods are the most common cause for this error code. If this scenario is applicable to you, the Exit Code 0 error could be prevented by deleting the incompatible mods. Fortunately, you don’t need to guess which of the mods are actually responsible for the Exit Code 0 – you can check the Minecraft logs to figure out which mod is tied to the error you’re getting so you know exactly which model you need to uninstall. Follow the instructions below to figure out which mod is causing the Exit Code 0 and remove it from your Minecraft installation: In case the same kind of issue is still occurring, move down to the next potential fix below.
Update GPU drivers
On certain PC configurations, particularly with low-tier GPUs, the problem that ended up causing the exit code 0 error on Minecraft was actually a series of outdated graphics and physics drivers. In this case, the issue should be fixed by updating your GPU to the latest version. You can do this from Device Manager or you can use the proprietary updating applications supplied by Nvidia or AMD. Here’s a guide on how to update all GPU drivers: If the error still appears or Device Manager wasn’t able to find a newer driver version, you can make sure that you’re using the latest version available for your graphics card model by using the proprietary software according to your GPU manufacturer. Use the applicable manufacturer in your case:
GeForce Experience – NvidiaAdrenalin – AMD
If the 3rd party utility discovers a new version, install it then restart your computer again to see if the issue is fixed or not. In case the issue is still not fixed, move down to the next potential fix below.
Delete all files present in the configs folder
The configs file is probably the most vulnerable folder component of the Minecraft installation. Here is where you’ll find temporary files belonging to both the main game and all your installed mods. More often than not, file corruption will make its way inside the configs folder, so you’ll need to make a habit out of clearing the contents of this folder regularly if you’re into installing mods. A lot of people that have managed to get rid of the Exit Code 0 error have fixed the problem by deleting the configs folder located inside Minecraft’s AppData folder. Follow the next instructions if you don’t know how to delete the configs folder: In case the issue is still persisting, move down to the next potential fix below.
Delete the main Forge Mod Loader file
The FML file is the main component behind the Forge Mod Loader software program that allows you to install custom Modes for Minecraft. Unfortunately, it’s a file that will often get flagged by AV software (particularly 3rd party options) and it’s also very susceptible to becoming corrupted if you’re using an older Minecraft version. If you’re using the Forge Mod Loader utility to install modes and you’re currently experiencing the ‘exit code 0’ error, follow the instructions below to delete the main FML file and see if this finally allows you to launch the game without seeing the same error. Follow the instructions below for the complete instructions on how to do this:
Reinstall Minecraft
File corruption inside your Minecraft installation can also be responsible for this error, particularly if were previously able to launch the game normally and this error only started to appear after you installed a Mod launcher. Since it can be tricky to identify the culprit (if the first method in this article didn’t help), the best thing you can do at this point is to ensure that you back up your saves before reinstalling Minecraft. For step by step instructions on how to do this, follow the guide below:
Run incompatibility with an older Windows version
If you’re experiencing this issue while attempting to run an older Minecraft version in order to accommodate mods that will no longer work with the latest versions, chances are you’re seeing the exit code 0 error due to a program incompatibility. Most likely, the Minecraft version that you are attempting to run is not compatible with Windows 10 or Windows 11. Fortunately, you can bypass the error in this case by forcing the main launcher of Minecraft to run in compatibility mode with an older Windows version. Follow the guide below for step-by-step instructions on forcing the game to run in compatibility mode: If the same Exit Code 0 error is still occurring at the very start, move down to the next potential fix below.
Close Nvidia Experience or Adrenaline (if applicable)
If you’re using a dedicated Nvidia or AMD GPU, the proprietary FPS counting software that overlays over whichever game you’re playing might conflict with Minecraft – this is reported with a wide array of GPU models from both AMD and Nvidia. Some Minecraft players that have encountered the Exit Code 0 error have managed to fix the issue by closing the proprietary software according to your GPU manufacturer. You can close them from the hidden icons from your taskbar. If you don’t know how to close your specific software according to your GPU manufacturer, check below the steps:
Download and configure Java JRE (if applicable)
If you’re running Minecraft Vanilla, then installing the latest JDK version of Java will be enough to run the game with no issues. But if you’re using certain modified builds of Minecraft, you might be required to install the Java JRE environment too – failing to do so might trigger the exit code 0 during startup. If the Java JRE environment is not yet installed on your PC (or you’re not sure that it is), follow the instructions below to download, install and configure it so that Minecraft can make use of its dependencies: Once the JRE installation has been correctly configured, reboot your PC and see if Minecraft launches without issues after the next startup is complete.
Perform a clean boot
If none of the methods so far have proven to be effective in your case, there’s a big chance you’re dealing with some kind of software conflict that we’ve not been able to identify so far. If you’re facing this issue, the best way to go around identifying the conflicting culprit is to perform a clean boot. This process starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs so that you can determine if any background program is interfering with Minecraft, causing the error to occur. Check below for the exact instructions if you don’t know how to do a clean boot:
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