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How to Fix java.io.IOException: Stream Closed

Fix IOException Stream Closed in Minecraft by checking disk space, antivirus exclusions, and file permissions.

Quick Fix

Check disk space and disable antivirus real-time scanning for the Minecraft directory.

Error Message

java.io.IOException: Stream closed

How to Fix

1

Ensure you have enough free disk space (at least 2GB)

2

Add Minecraft folder to antivirus exclusions

3

Verify file permissions on the Minecraft directory

4

If world save is corrupted, restore from a backup

Common Causes

  • File was closed before the operation completed
  • World save interrupted by crash or force quit
  • Disk full or write permission denied
  • Antivirus blocking file access

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Check free disk space
  2. Add .minecraft to antivirus exclusions
  3. Try running Minecraft as administrator (Windows)
  4. If a world file is mentioned, restore it from backup

FAQ

Does this mean my world is corrupted?

Not necessarily. It often means a file was being written when an interruption occurred. Try loading the world again first.

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