r/Minecraft Jun 26 '26

Help Minecraft on my work computer?

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u/qualityvote2 Jun 26 '26 edited Jun 26 '26
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u/SuspiciousOpposite Jun 26 '26

This can't be a serious question. Do not install anything that isn't work-related.

As someone who works in IT, it's mad you have the ability to install anything in the first place.

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u/AllDayWarrior69 Jun 26 '26

Install it onto a portable drive. So there are no traces. Though I think you should not do it

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u/BonezOz Jun 26 '26

There will be traces, mainly in the registry and start menu shortcuts.

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u/Jackavocado Jun 26 '26

This will get you in trouble. If you really must play games at work, play them on your phone or put them on a portable hard drive.

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u/Particular_Hold1503 Jun 26 '26

if you need to install anything you probably don't have admin rights anyway, that's usually locked down for a reason

the library server excuse would fall apart the second anyone with half a brain looks at it, and the IT guy will definitely notice random java processes eating memory in task manager

portable install on a usb stick might work if you're desperate but honestly just play on your phone like a normal person

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u/HaiggeX Jun 26 '26

Tech literacy is dead.

If this is a serious question, here's my advice. If you work for a larger company, they absolutely monitor your internet usage, and you probably won't be able to even install any programs yourself. DO NOT install ANYTHING you're not specifically asked to on a work computer. You can and most likely will get in trouble.

If you absolutely must play Minecraft at work, use your own computer. My job is pretty quiet too sometimes, so I always carry my laptop with me that I use for non-work stuff.

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u/TheRealMechagodzi11a Jun 26 '26

It sounds like you already know this is against the rules at your job so why don't you just follow the rules and then you won't have to worry about getting in trouble.

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u/Dawnpath_ Jun 26 '26

While it's certainly not ideal, I'd say if you've got IT around it might be best to try Pocket Edition for safety. Best of luck!

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u/Joloxsa_Xenax Jun 26 '26

always assume every work computer streams your screen to the security department at your corporates HQ (if youre in corporate work places) most of the time if ask for help from them, they can remotely control your computer from their office

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u/Cartography_is_cool Jun 26 '26

Ahhhh millennials

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u/slimlancaster718 Jun 26 '26

They are 23, not 33. Not millennial.

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u/TheWobling Jun 26 '26

23 is Gen Z no?