Operation Manual

Chapter 1: Entering Minecraft
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Figure 1-1: Buying the game
4. Follow the necessary steps to complete your pur-
chase.
5. Return to the Minecraft home page. On the right side
of the screen, the large Buy Now button should now
be labeled Download Now. Click this button to open
the Download page.
6. If you’re using Windows, click the download and
save the file anywhere on your computer.
To view instructions for other operating systems, click
the Show All Platforms button.
7. Double-click the file to install the game.
Your payment is immediately attributed to your account,
so, if necessary, you can download the file again for free.
The Minecraft home page also gives you the option to play
from your browser — click the link under the Download Now
button.
Playing the Game
After you install Minecraft, you’re ready to start playing the
game. To start, run the launcher you downloaded.
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