How to Install Bukkit (Newb-Friendly!)

If you're running 64-bit windows (which in TheNorthFace's case, you are), you should have 64-bit java installed. In which case there's no reason for you to touch the 32-bit STARTER.bat file.

It seems to me that there might be a problem with either the version of bukkit you're using, or the STARTER.bat file isn't working properly.

Try downloading the latest version of bukkit from http://bamboo.lukegb.com/ (click on BUKKIT-CRAFTBUKKIT-XXX, should be a green link. Then click on the 'Artifacts' tab. Then click the CraftBukkitJAR link, which is under the 'User Defined Artifacts' section). Place it in the same folder as you're current craftbukkit-0.0.1-SNAPSHOT.jar file, and click 'replace'. Then try to launch the STARTER.bat file (remember to click the one associated with your OS, i.e. 64-Bit if you're running 64-bit windows).

If that doesn't work, then upload/post the STARTER.bat files.

 

i cannot post the STARTER.bat file, but i am having that issue mentioned above. i have tried the bamboo download suggestion and still no luck. if u can help, that would be much appreciated.

 

@echo off
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Java\jre6\bin\java.exe" -Xincgc -Xmx1024M -jar craftbukkit-0.0.1-SNAPSHOT.jar
pause

 

Found the problem. Windows doesn't like the -Xincgc tag (go figure).

In the STARTER.bat file you use to start your server with, replace -Xincgc with -Xms####M where #### is the same number value in the -Xmx####M tag.

So if you had -Xmx1024M, then replace -Xincgc with -Xms1024M.

The windows installer will probably be updated soon to fix this.

 

can u put down what the whole thing should look like

 

@echo off
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Java\jre6\bin\java.exe" -Xms1024M -Xmx1024M -jar craftbukkit-0.0.1-SNAPSHOT.jar
pause

 

I've added an alternative Windows setup, please download it if you are having problems with the original.

 

when we download the new one, should we have to do the command stuff that Toasty said, and if so, where do we place that? because just using the new download still gives the exact same error for me.

 

i get same error i dont think thats the problem i think its just failing to add the folders needed cause when u add server.prop one that scroll thing stops and says fail to load ban ip and all those

 

Oh wait. Durr. This is a permissions issue.

Stop using the new Windows installer, and stick with the old one. It's better. Instead, do this:

Locate your CraftBukkit folder (Should be under "C:\Program Files (x86)")

Right click on it, and click on "Properties".

Go to the "Security" tab. You should see an "Edit" button. Click it.

You should now see another window pop up, and there should be an "add" button in it. Click that.

Type in your username for this computer, then click "check names". If it finds you, click OK
Now, you should see your username in the "Group or user names" section, and it should be highlighted. If it's not highlighted, then click on it.

Now, check the box next to "Full control" in the "Permissions for [username]" section. Click Apply, click OK, then click OK again.

You should now be able to start craft bukkit.

 

The mac os x version has an error. The curl command should probably read:

curl -O http://artifacts.lukegb.com/artifac...0.0.1-SNAPSHOT/craftbukkit-0.0.1-SNAPSHOT.jar

 

Yeah, haven't gotten around to updating it yet. Thanks for the suggestion though.

 

thats much better, thanks Toasty. last question in what IP do i use if i want my friends to join the server?

 

ok it works now thanks, one question how is this diiferent from the previous bukkit server we were running or was just a better way to download

 

That depends on how they connect. If you're using Hamachi or OpenVPN, you'll need to give them the IP address associated with that service (Hamachi gives you one, OpenVPN lets you set your own).

If you're not using a VPN, then you'll want to give them your external IP address. Normally people have their computers connected to a home network, and the IP address is along the lines of 192.168.1.xxx or something. That is your internal IP address. You can find your external one by going to http://www.whatsmyip.org/. It should be at the top of the webpage.

In the above instance, you also need to make sure the port for the minecraft service (typically 25565) is being forwarded by your router to your internal IP address (in windows 7, go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network connections, right click on your connection, go to Status, and click details. You want the IPv4 address). For a tutorial on port forwarding, go to portforward.com

This new method doesn't change anything about bukkit. It still installs the latest version available, but does so in a quicker and easier manner.

 

This works thank you so much!

 

thanks, Toasty, my server is now running!

 

bump. :O

With any luck I'll have a working OS X script in a day or two.

 

What's the difference between the 32 bit and 64 bit starter files?

 

One is for use on a 32-bit system, and the other is for use on 64-bit systems. Though it seems like to me that it uses32-bit java regardless. I could be wrong, however.

 

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<font color="rgb(20, 20, 20)">Ummm so whats the very latest is this 325 ? What's it called and where's the best whitelist for it?</font>
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how do they look screenshot so i can compare?
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can someone link me to the brand newest craftbukkit version and a good whitelist for it plz

 

1. bamboo.lukegb.com
2. click the version number next to craftbukkit
3. click artifacts tab
4. click the jar file to download

can't help you with the whitelist though.. sorry

 

i cant download it it says i have to log in?

 

http://bamboo.lukegb.com/browse/BUKKIT-CRAFTBUKKIT-335/artifact

 

and what specific version is that 335?

 

All of the installers link to a file that is automatically updated with the latest version of bukkit. So when we say "latest version of bukkit" we mean the latest version.

You can find the latest version by going to http://bamboo.lukegb.com/browse/BUKKIT
The latest version of bukkit is located just to the right of where it says "CraftBukkit".

Also note that none of the installers are capable of checking for the latest working release, though I imagine that the file linked to in the installers is only updated with the most recent working version. Though I could be wrong.

The only difference between the two files is the location they look in when locating the java executable. One looks in C:\Programs and Files (x86) and the other just looks in C:\Programs and Files. The former is the link for 64-bit versions of windows.

 

ok this whole thread is for total noobs then

 

hence the title