Have you checked the version? (bottom left of minecraft application) It might not work because something may be required on the other computer. Or your computer is probably outdated.
Try getting KernelEx, but whar are the specs in your computer? laptop or desktop?
You can run it on any computer as long as it has specs that are good enough for mc which most computers do have
You can download a modification called Optifine. Optifine is a mod that smoothens Minecraft performance. Doubling FPS is very common with this modification but that really depends on computer specs.
Minecraft is the same price ($26.95 US Dollars) on the laptop as the computer. This is the universal American price for any PC system. If you are referring to specs, the recommended minimum is 1GB, and the absolute minimum is 500MB. Check out the related links below for a more in depth view of recommended specs.
Yes, anyone can check your computer specs by going to the system properties on your computer.
No - it is perfectly compatible with Vista. As long as your specs meet the minimum recommendation, then your computer should be set. I have personally played Minecraft on a Vista - at least three Vista's!
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The largest difference between any laptop computer and desktop computer is that a laptop is portable and a desktop is not. If you do not require you computer to be portable then a desktop computer is preferable as it will be cheaper to purchase than a laptop of equal specs.
I would think so, the specs seem to be able to support it...
Worst? Commodore 64.
Why of course! I only play Minecraft on a laptop :DBut a desktop is generally better because it usually has better specs than a laptop.~Wewed12, Fellow Minecraft Player.