Minecraft: Internal Server Error - you can do that
When playing Minecraft, you may see the error message "Internal server error". Such an error can have several causes. In this practical tip, we will show you how to fix the problem.
Minecraft: Fix error message "Internal server error"
The error message "Internal server error" can basically have three different reasons. So you can quickly narrow down and fix the problem.
- A common reason for the error message is a server overload from Minecraft. In this case, you cannot fix the problem yourself and therefore cannot connect to the game. However, the problem should be resolved by Minecraft developers within a few hours. So just wait a bit and play in offline mode.
- Another reason for the error message can also be faulty files in the Minecraft folder that prevent a connection to the server. In such a case, delete the corresponding files.
- In addition to a server overload and the faulty files, incorrect Java settings can also lead to an "Internal server error" in Minecraft. However, you can also easily change these settings. Simply read the relevant paragraph:
Cause: Bad files in the Minecraft folder
If the error message persists, files in your Minecraft folder may be to blame. To fix the problem:
- First open the command entry under Windows by selecting the "Run ..." option under "Start" or alternatively pressing the key combination [Windows] + [R].
- Enter the "% appdata%" command without quotation marks in the dialog box and then select the ".minecraft" folder in Explorer.
- In the Minecraft folder you will find the "Plugins" folder. Open it and delete all the files it contains to solve the problem.
- The next time you start Minecraft it will generate the data yourself and you should now be able to play Minecraft without any problems.
Cause of error: Wrong Java settings
In rare cases, incorrect Java settings are also the reason for the error message "Internal server error". Solve the problem here as well by following the instructions below.
- First open Task Manager by right-clicking on the taskbar and then selecting the "Task Manager" option. Alternatively, execute the "monkey grip" using [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Del].
- First select the "Processes" tab, right-click on "Java" under all processes.
- Another window appears with several options. Select "Set priority" here. In your normal case, this is currently set to "Normal". However, set the priority to "Higher than normal" or "High".
- Once you have done that, the Java application has more memory available. This way you avoid the "Internal server error" insofar as Java is involved in the problem.
- If that doesn't work either, you can only wait and see. Sometimes it also helps to completely reinstall Minecraft. But keep in mind that you will lose all your data.