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Years ago, I purchased Minecraft Java Edition. Eventually I broke that laptop, and on my new computer the website wants me to buy the game again. I did have to re-download the game once on my old laptop, so I know I should be able to re-download it now. I also know for sure that it is the same account. How can I re-install Minecraft?

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The minecraft.net website does not change, even when logged in with an account that already owns Minecraft. Make sure you're logged into the Minecraft website, then follow the links to purchase Minecraft until you reach the purchase store: Already Owns Minecraft From there, just click the appropriate download button and run the installer files that come with it. When prompted by the launcher program, simply login using your existing account.

Worlds are saved per device, not per account. This means the worlds on your old device will not be transferred to your new computer. Mojang does not provide a cloud backup, so you'll need to find your own. If your old hard drive is unrecoverable, you may not be able to get those worlds back!

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    As an aside, a broken laptop is not necessarily a broken hard drive. To you it could be either/and, but to a technician, they can tell you "replace harddrive" or "replace laptop" and charge you $10-20 to convert old laptop drive to an external drive (parts $10-15, labor, 5 minutes).
    – Nelson
    Commented Jun 23, 2020 at 9:33
  • @Nelson The prices of parts varies greatly. In my country, a decent USB3.0 case is around 20-30€, for a 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD. That's quite a lot more than the $10-15 you said. But it is a very good suggestion.
    – Ismael Miguel
    Commented Jun 23, 2020 at 14:26
  • @IsmaelMiguel it varies greatly probably due to local factors and not likely because they're made in the UK. My quotation is for North American average. I can get them for about $40 HKD (~4£).
    – Nelson
    Commented Jul 11, 2020 at 3:24
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Log back into the account on the new computer, then download the Launcher.
Afterwards, run the Launcher and download the versions you want.

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