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OptiFine is one of the best Minecraft optimization mods. In this quick and easy guide, let me teach you how to install OptiFine without installing Java on your Windows computer.

As most of you know, OptiFine improves the overall Minecraft performance and adds additional functionality such as support for HD textures, shaders, dynamic lights, variable render distance, FPS control, and more.

The only caveat is that you need to have Java installed to install OptiFine.

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However, what if you don’t have Java installed and don’t want to install Java just to use OptiFine?

That is where this guide comes into play. It shows you a simple way to install OptiFine without first installing Java.

To do that, we will use OpenJDK (Java) which already comes bundled with Minecraft. If you are wondering, that is the reason why you don’t have to install Java to play Minecraft.

The steps shown below will work for both the regular Minecraft launcher (win32) and the Minecraft launcher downloaded from Microsoft Store.

Install OptiFine without Java

We will use Java included with Minecraft to install Opti

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