How to Fix Minecraft Exit Code 1 on Windows

How to Fix Minecraft Exit Code 1 on Windows
How to Fix Minecraft Exit Code 1 on Windows
Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek

Minecraft is still one of the most popular games on the planet, but it’s far from perfect. Sometimes the game will crash with the “Exit Code 1” error, leaving it in an unplayable state. Fortunately, it’s a common issue, and we will show you how to fix it in no time.

Use the Correct Mod Version

One of the main reasons you’re running into the Exit Code 1 error on Minecraft is because your mod version doesn’t match the Minecraft version installed on your computer. All of the mods you’re using should be the same as the version of Minecraft you’re using.

Exit Code 1 on Minecraft.

For example, if you have Minecraft version 1.20.6 installed on your computer and you have a mod made for version 1.19.4, you might see the error. In this case, you’ll need to manually update the outdated mod to its latest version.