[MCL-8702] Launcher black screen - ERROR:gl_surface_egl.cc(711)] eglCreateWindowSurface failed with error EGL_BAD

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1.12.2 was running well with forge. In launcher I switched to 1.7.10 to have some old mods running. Now there is empty launcher window (first white, later black). Error found in C:\Users\Marcin\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\launcher_log.txt :

[1223/185242:INFO:LauncherAppBrowser.cpp(24)] Work dir is C:\Users\Marcin\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft

[1223/185243:INFO:ClientHandler.cpp(182)] Creating launcher window.

[1223/185303:ERROR:gl_surface_egl.cc(711)] eglCreateWindowSurface failed with error EGL_BAD_ALLOC
[1223/185303:ERROR:gl_surface_egl.cc(711)] eglCreateWindowSurface failed with error EGL_BAD_ALLOC
[1223/185303:ERROR:gl_surface_egl.cc(711)] eglCreateWindowSurface failed with error EGL_BAD_ALLOC
[1223/185303:ERROR:gl_surface_egl.cc(711)] eglCreateWindowSurface failed with error EGL_BAD_ALLOC
[1223/185303:ERROR:gl_surface_egl.cc(711)] eglCreateWindowSurface failed with error EGL_BAD_ALLOC
[1223/185315:INFO:LauncherAppRenderer.cpp(110)] Javascript bridge extended.

[1223/185351:INFO:ClientHandler.cpp(859)] Preferences / startup: Read preferences

[1223/185351:INFO:ClientHandler.cpp(859)] Preferences: Wrote preferences

[1223/185351:INFO:ClientHandler.cpp(859)] Configurations: Loading profiles

[1223/185351:INFO:ClientHandler.cpp(859)] Configurations: Loading settings

[1223/185351:INFO:ClientHandler.cpp(859)] Session: Read authDB

[1223/185351:INFO:ClientHandler.cpp(859)] Updating server status

[1223/185351:INFO:GameController.cpp(222)] Reinstancing game callbacks...

[1223/185352:INFO:ClientHandler.cpp(859)] GameStarter: Previous instance(s) found

[1223/185353:INFO:ClientHandler.cpp(859)] Preferences: Wrote preferences

[1223/185851:INFO:ClientHandler.cpp(859)] Updating server status

[1223/190351:INFO:ClientHandler.cpp(859)] Updating server status

I tried to uninstall Minecraft, deleted directory C:\Users\Marcin\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\ (together with mods) installed again but it didn't help. It is possible to click something in launcher window because mouse cursor changes its icon while moving through it. I couldn't google for any workaround to fix this situation.

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violine1101 2017-12-23T18:31:53Z

Just to clarify, this issue is about the launcher, and not the actual game?

migrated 2017-12-23T18:55:10Z

Yes, it is about launcher but it blocks playing, I can't run Minecraft 😞

violine1101 2017-12-23T19:18:06Z

This has been reported before, but you're the first one to include the launcher log. Thank you very much!

Moved to MCL (Minecraft Launcher).

migrated 2017-12-23T20:33:09Z

I read tickets for the same issue and I've found interesting comment by @Jens Bollenbacher:

this seems to be connected with the latest windows 10 update.

I wasn't thinking about it in this way but my windows 10 was updated few days ago. It could be correlated somehow. I blamed changing Minecraft version but I might have been wrong.

migrated 2017-12-26T10:54:19Z

Now you have a log telling you that the allocation is not working properly ... but since I suppose Marcin and I are both using Java 64 bit and have more then enough RAM to allocate enough space for Minecraft launcher I do not see how this is going to help you in any way.

@Marcin Kowalczyk if you just want to play Minecraft, you can use the workaround with compatibility (e.g. windows 8) to play vanilla minecraft. If you want to start the game through a modding platform like curse or technic launcher, this workaround does not help you in this regard.

Another possible source for this error could be the most recent version of Java, since a friend of mine is using an older one and does not have the problem.

Another one could be the difference in how you access your system (Microsoft account or private account). Again ... please fix this issue or at least give us a heads up if you are on it or not.

Merry christmas to all of you.

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migrated 2017-12-26T12:12:33Z

I updated Java from

java version "1.8.0_144" 
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0_144-b01) 
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 25.144-b01, mixed mode)

java version "1.8.0_151" 
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0_151-b12) 
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 25.151-b12, mixed mode, sharing)

Behavior is the same. 1.8.0_144 was installed for quite a long time.

violine1101 2017-12-26T12:12:41Z

The launcher does not need Java at all, so changing the Java version does not change anything.

migrated 2017-12-29T14:17:19Z

Workaround suggested by Jens Bollenbacher helped ! 👍 ✔

@Marcin Kowalczyk if you just want to play Minecraft, you can use the workaround with compatibility (e.g. windows 8) to play vanilla minecraft. If you want to start the game through a modding platform like curse or technic launcher, this workaround does not help you in this regard.

I downloaded ATLauncher and I created Vanilla Minecraft instance. It works for me. Thanks Jens. 🙂

Anyone interested in details for configuring this workaround have a look at the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTf7rRCwMcI

violine1101 2017-12-29T14:37:07Z

Obligatory notice that third-party launchers like ATLauncher are not supported by Mojang. You give them your login credentials, use them at your own risk.

migrated 2017-12-29T23:00:08Z

@Marcin Kowalczyk Sure thing. No problem. Did you find a way to get modded Minecraft running through the atlauncher?

@vioIine1101 This obligatory notice is not helpful at all. No offense intended but this issue is known since November and there is no real solution to it.

violine1101 2017-12-29T23:04:35Z

This tracker is neither a help or support forum, nor a chat.

migrated 2017-12-30T13:01:13Z

@Jens Bollenbacher not yet. There is an option in GUI to add/enable mods but it has no effect. I guess first forge or some other modding platform must be installed with vanilla minecraft.

@vioIine1101 is there any official workaround for this issue? Is there a way to run minecraft using command line parameters so that launcher GUI is not needed? (I've found some solution at stackoverflow but it didn't work for me)

violine1101 2017-12-30T13:38:17Z

No, unfortunately not. This is a bug with the launcher that needs to be fixed by Mojang. Unfortunately, the Launcher does not have that high priority at the moment, as the dev team is currently focusing on 1.13 and 1.14. I'll ping one of the responsible devs once their vacation ended. This appears to be a fairly common problem after all.

Edit: You can still use the old official Java launcher as a workaround of course.

migrated 2018-01-13T17:22:40Z

Is this anything the Mods have worked on? We have this same problem.

violine1101 2018-01-13T17:33:28Z

How should we be working on this? We manage this bug tracker and don't code the game or the launcher.

migrated 2018-01-13T18:33:43Z

I apologize for saying mod and not dev but you stated, "I'll ping one of the responsible devs once their vacation ended. This appears to be a fairly common problem after all." so there was a general assumption someone might still look into this.

migrated 2018-04-20T20:21:51Z

Check what is your Graphics Card and update your drivers. I solved this issue doing that, is an OpenGL error.

migrated 2018-05-15T01:33:04Z

I´m angry because I bought Minecraft and I cant play it because this bug. The time passes and I still don´t see a solution. Please Mojang, do something.👎

PD: I already try to remove Minecraft and also repair the app with the option of the launcher.

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migrated 2018-05-15T19:50:34Z

@Ricardo_Stryki

Yes, it finally solved this issue at my PC ! ✔ Thanks a lot.

I updated GeForce GT 540M from 376.54 to the newest driver 391.35 and now I again (after 5 months) have working Minecraft launcher.

Launcher black screen - ERROR:gl_surface_egl.cc(711)] eglCreateWindowSurface failed with error EGL_BAD_ALLOC

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