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How to Fix Corrupted Assets Index

Fix Corrupted Assets Index by deleting the indexes folder and letting the launcher re-download it.

Quick Fix

Delete the .minecraft/assets/indexes/ folder and restart the launcher to re-download.

Error Message

Failed to load asset index / Asset index corrupted

How to Fix

1

Delete .minecraft/assets/indexes/

2

Restart the launcher to trigger re-download

3

If persistent, delete the entire assets folder

4

Check disk health

Common Causes

  • Asset index JSON file corrupted during download
  • Disk error corrupting the index file
  • Incomplete launcher update

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Close the launcher
  2. Delete .minecraft/assets/indexes/
  3. Reopen launcher
  4. Let it re-download

FAQ

Will I lose game data?

No. Asset indexes just tell the launcher which files to download. Worlds, settings, and mods are unaffected.

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