You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and ...

Java is still being used. We tell you how to install Java and make sure that you have enabled the latest Java version on your Windows computer.

When you install Java on a Windows PC for the first time, the installer includes this step, which I’ve previously documented: Notice how the check box for that Ask toolbar is selected already.

Some Minecraft players have encountered a strange error while trying to install either Java or Bedrock Edition on computer platforms.