Though Minecraft Java Edition can be downloaded and installed using Mojang's official launcher, the same can be achieved via custom launchers.

Why does 'Minecraft' say "waiting on install" instead of just installing? Here's what could be causing the issue and how you can fix it.

Specifically, the "install" button remains stuck on "waiting on install" without the launcher downloading the necessary game files/folders.

If you own a Chromebook, "Minecraft: Java Edition" is available to you via Linux. Here's how to download and install the popular game on a Chromebook.

Minecraft players struggle to play Java Edition with the new Launcher causing log-in difficulties and long download times.

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

Well, that's Minecraft for Windows 10, not Minecraft (Java Edition), which might be the version you're actually looking for.

Somewhat confusingly, there was an old launcher called 'Minecraft Unified Launcher', which was specifically for Windows 7 and 8 and only launched Java Edition and Minecraft Dungeons.

If you experience such an issue in the Minecraft Java edition, here are the solutions that will help you. Why does Minecraft Launcher say Failed to create profile?