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  1. Minecraft Launcher
  2. MCL-22242

Minecraft Launcher returns garbled error message, when pointing java executable to non-existing file/directory.

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    • 2.3.377 (Windows), 2.3.394 (Windows)
    • Minecraft Launcher
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    • OS: Windows 10.0.19043.1706
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      The Bug:

      Minecraft Launcher returns garbled error details message, when pointing java executable to non-existing file/directory.

      Steps to Reproduce:

      1. Open Minecraft Launcher;
      2. Go to Installations;
      3. Click New installation;
      4. Press More options;
      5. In Java executable field write any non-existing file/directory (existing directory can be used too);
      6. Create a new installation;
      7. Return to Play menu;
      8. Select your new created installation;
      9. Press Play button;
      10. Bug successfully recreated.

      Observed Behavior:

      Minecraft Launcher returns Launching the game failed! error with garbled details: ί尠������󱯥��砢尸孠.

      Expected Behavior:

      Minecraft Launcher returns an error with readable details.

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