---
title: "Minecraft Beta 1.7.3 Vanilla | Prism Launcher"
description: "Create a Prism instance for Minecraft Beta 1.7.3 on Vanilla. Use Java 8. Download Prism Launcher from /download."
canonical: https://prismlauncher.ink/loaders/b1-7-3-vanilla
updated: 2026-10-17
---

# Minecraft Beta 1.7.3 with Vanilla

Create a Prism instance for Minecraft Beta 1.7.3 on Vanilla. Use Java 8.

## Facts (2026-10-17)

- **Minecraft:** Beta 1.7.3
- **Loader:** Vanilla
- **Java:** Java 8

## Beta 1.7.3 + Vanilla

Add Instance → Beta 1.7.3 → install Vanilla. Assign Java 8 under Settings → Java.

This pairing existed for that version. Older versions are not given NeoForge or Quilt pages.

Installer: [/download](https://prismlauncher.ink/download).

## FAQ

### Which Java for Beta 1.7.3?

Java 8. Mismatch is a common exit code 1.

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- [How to Set Up Fabric Loader in Prism Launcher](https://prismlauncher.ink/loaders/fabric-loader-setup-and-mods-guide)
- [NeoForge in Prism Launcher](https://prismlauncher.ink/loaders/neoforge-loader)

## Download

Free and open source: [Download Prism Launcher](https://prismlauncher.ink/download)

Markdown mirror: https://prismlauncher.ink/loaders/b1-7-3-vanilla.md