[Answered] Can You Get Minecraft for Free?

Can You Get Minecraft for Free?

If you want to try Minecraft before you buy it, you can download and play the free version. This guide will show you how to get the Minecraft demo on your computer and install it. After that, you can explore the world of the game for an hour. To begin your Minecraft journey, just follow these simple steps.

Step 1: Open the Minecraft Website

• Go to Minecraft.net in your browser.

Step 2: Click ☰ Menu

• It's in the top-right corner of the page. A menu will appear.

Step 3: Click "Trial & Download"

• You'll find this option near the bottom-right corner of the menu.
• Note: Minecraft only works on MacBooks and PCs.

Step 4: Click "Download"

• This green button is on the right side of the page.

Step 5: Install Minecraft

• Double-click the Minecraft setup file, then follow the on-screen instructions.
• On a Mac, you'll need to verify the download before proceeding with the setup.

Step 6: Open Minecraft

• The app icon resembles a block of dirt with grass on top.
• Once opened, you'll be prompted to enter your Minecraft account information, allowing you to play the demo for 100 minutes.

System Requirements for Minecraft on Windows

Minimum Requirements:

• OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11
• Processor: Intel Core i3-3210 / AMD A8-7600 or equivalent
• RAM: 4 GB
• GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4000 / AMD Radeon R5 with OpenGL 4.4 support
• Storage: At least 1 GB for game core, maps, and other files

Recommended Requirements:

• OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11
• Processor: Intel Core i5-4690 / AMD A10-7800 or equivalent
• RAM: 8 GB
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 700 Series / AMD Radeon Rx 200 Series with OpenGL 4.5 support
• Storage: At least 4 GB for game core, maps, and other files

Use AOMEI Partition Assistant to manage the Minecraft on Windows

To enhance your gaming experience, it is recommended to download AOMEI Partition Assistant on your Windows PC. Making enough room for Minecraft running on Windows is a good idea. If you want to extend drive space, this multifuntional tool can help you.

▶Option 1. Allocate free space from larger drive

If there isn't enough room on the disc where the game is, the "Allocate Free Space" function can help you move free space from one drive to another. This makes sure there is enough room on the drive to install or run the game.

Step 1. On the main interface, select a partition with enough space. Then, right click it and choose the button "Allocate Free Space".

Step 2. In the pop-up window, we could specify the free space to be allocated and the destination partition that the free space will be added to.

Step 3. After that, you will see the destination C drive has extended. Now, you should click "Apply" on the toolbar to execute pending operations.

▶Option 2. Move games to another drive without reinstalling

A lot of people who play games choose SSD because it can read and write data faster. But you'll have to download and set up the game again on the SSD. You'll lose your game info and waste more time. The "App Mover" feature lets you move a game or game platform to a different disc without having to reload it.

In addition to moving Steam, you can also move non-steam games from HDD to SSD, such as Valorant, etc. Even, you can move software such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.

Step 1. On the main interface. Click “Free up” on the top, then select “App Mover”.

Step 2. In the new window, click “App Mover”.

Step 3. Select the partition where the installed game is and click on “Next” to proceed. 

Step 4. Tick the apps you want to move and select single or multiple selections. Then select the drive where you want to move to and click "Move".

Step 5. Read the prompts carefully, click "OK" and "Move".

Further tip: Migrate the whole drive to SSD

If you want to move all data including system, games, or other personal data to SSD, you can refer to the following steps:

Step 1. Go to "Clone" > "Clone Disk".

Step 2. In the pop-up window, choose the partition copy method. Here we choose "Clone Disk Quickly" for example. And then click "Next" to continue.

Step 3. Choose the operating system hard drive as the source disk, choose the SSD as the destination disk. In addition, tick the option "Optimize the performance of SSD" and Click “Next”.

Step 4. In the "Edit Disk" window, you can resize partition to fit the new hard drive. Click “Finish”.

Step 5. When you back to the main interface, click Apply to execute the progress.

Conclusion

Trying out Minecraft before purchasing it is simple and accessible through the demo version. By following the outlined steps, you can easily download and install Minecraft on your computer and enjoy exploring the game's world for 100 minutes.

FAQs

1. Can I play Minecraft for free? Yes, you can try the Minecraft demo for free, which allows you to play the game for 100 minutes.

2. What are the system requirements for Minecraft on Windows? The minimum requirements include Windows 10 or 11, an Intel Core i3-3210 or AMD A8-7600 processor, 4 GB of RAM, and an Intel HD Graphics 4000 or AMD Radeon R5 GPU. The recommended specs are higher.

3. Can I play Minecraft on a Mac? Yes, Minecraft can be played on MacBooks, provided you follow the installation steps outlined in the guide.

4. How do I extend drive space for Minecraft on Windows? You can use AOMEI Partition Assistant to allocate free space from another drive or move games to another drive without reinstalling them.

5. Can I move my Minecraft data to an SSD? Yes, using AOMEI Partition Assistant, you can migrate all your data, including the system and games, to an SSD for better performance.