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How to Fix Minecraft Exit Code 1: Generic JVM Crash / Modloader Initialization Failure on Minecraft 1.20.4 - 1.20.6 (macOS Apple Silicon, Forge)

Comprehensive fix for exit-code-1 in Minecraft Minecraft 1.20.4 - 1.20.6 running on macOS Apple Silicon with Forge. Explains root cause and step-by-step resolution.

Compatibility:OS: macos-arm64•Loaders: forge•Versions: 1-20-4-1-20-6
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Causes of Error & Description

Problem Diagnosis When launching or playing Minecraft Minecraft 1.20.4 - 1.20.6 on macOS Apple Silicon, the game abruptly crashes with **exit-code-1**.

Root Causes 1. **Memory Allocation**: JVM garbage collector exhaustion or insufficient RAM. 2. **Java Runtime Mismatch**: Minecraft Minecraft 1.20.4 - 1.20.6 strictly requires Java 21. Running an incompatible Java version triggers immediate crashes. 3. **Graphics Drivers & Overlays**: Incompatible third-party overlays (Discord, RivaTuner) or outdated GPU drivers causing OpenGL crashes.

Step-by-Step Resolution 1. **Verify Java Runtime**: Confirm you are executing with OpenJDK 21. 2. **Adjust Memory (RAM)**: In SuperLauncher settings, allocate between 3072MB and 6144MB of RAM. 3. **Clean Cache & Mod Conflicts**: Remove incompatible mods or reinstall clean loader libraries.

Step-by-Step Solutions

Resolve exit-code-1

Automated Fix
1
Reinstall Java & Allocate RAM

Switch to Java 21 and allocate 4GB.

superlauncher://action/allocate_ram?mb=4096
Quick Repair in SuperLauncher
Execute action without manual configuration "allocate_ram"
Run Repair in SuperLauncher

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