Guys... OP needs to update his video drivers. Updating Java won't do anything to help because Minecraft uses its own isolated Java runtime that's independent from the runtime the rest of the computer uses.

You've said you tried to update your video drivers, but try this download: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/downlo ... ta-64-exe-

If this doesn't work, your next best option is to slot in a modern GPU. I suggest a GTX 750 Ti - they're very low-power, deliver great performance, and don't break the bank.

OH! You need to download the latest java off of the java site http://java.com/en/download/win8.jsp That should fix your issues .. If it doesn't Message me again and I have a few more things you can try,...

Then if the error persists tell me on here or my Skype: InfusionBuilding
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If I uninstall it all and then go back to the email link (I bought it but sent it to my son by email) can I try again?

No idea. Sorry

---- Minecraft Crash Report ----
// Don't be sad, have a hug! <3

Time: 31/01/16 21:17
Description: Initializing game

org.lwjgl.LWJGLException: Pixel format not accelerated
at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsPeerInfo.nChoosePixelFormat(Native Method)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsPeerInfo.choosePixelFormat(WindowsPeerInfo.java:52)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsDisplay.createWindow(WindowsDisplay.java:247)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.createWindow(Display.java:306)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:848)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:757)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:739)
at avf.ap(SourceFile:534)
at avf.am(SourceFile:363)
at avf.a(SourceFile:310)
at net.minecraft.client.main.Main.main(SourceFile:124)


A detailed walkthrough of the error, its code path and all known details is as follows:
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-- Head --
Stacktrace:
at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsPeerInfo.nChoosePixelFormat(Native Method)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsPeerInfo.choosePixelFormat(WindowsPeerInfo.java:52)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsDisplay.createWindow(WindowsDisplay.java:247)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.createWindow(Display.java:306)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:848)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:757)
at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:739)
at avf.ap(SourceFile:534)
at avf.am(SourceFile:363)

-- Initialization --
Details:
Stacktrace:
at avf.a(SourceFile:310)
at net.minecraft.client.main.Main.main(SourceFile:124)

-- System Details --
Details:
Minecraft Version: 1.8.3
Operating System: Windows 7 (amd64) version 6.1
CPU: 4x Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU @ 2.40GHz
Java Version: 1.8.0_25, Oracle Corporation
Java VM Version: Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (mixed mode), Oracle Corporation
Memory: 57855608 bytes (55 MB) / 159522816 bytes (152 MB) up to 1060372480 bytes (1011 MB)
JVM Flags: 6 total; -XX:HeapDumpPath=MojangTricksIntelDriversForPerformance_javaw.exe_minecraft.exe.heapdump -Xmx1G -XX:+UseConcMarkSweepGC -XX:+CMSIncrementalMode -XX:-UseAdaptiveSizePolicy -Xmn128M
IntCache: cache: 0, tcache: 0, allocated: 0, tallocated: 0
Launched Version: 1.8.3
LWJGL: 2.9.4
OpenGL: ~~ERROR~~ RuntimeException: No OpenGL context found in the current thread.
GL Caps:
Using VBOs: No
Is Modded: Probably not. Jar signature remains and client brand is untouched.
Type: Client (map_client.txt)
Resource Packs: []
Current Language: ~~ERROR~~ NullPointerException: null
Profiler Position: N/A (disabled)

Windows 7 Professional 64-bit

I'm guessing you're using Windows 10? That seems to be a common issue. Can't really help since when I updated to windows 10 Minecraft continued working for me.

Thanks for your reply

I did all that. Bought from official site

If I uninstall it all and then go back to the email link (I bought it but sent it to my son by email) can I try again?

Would you recommend that?
Does the link I sent have my computer's system requirements on it? Could this be the problem? It is not a new computer but neither is it particularly old!

What have you downloaded it off of? I prefer the official Minecraft.net site for it.. COST: 20 usd and then when you download it save it to your desktop! Then launch it, press play and it should work.. you have to log in first though using the account you created and bought minecraft on from minecraft.net ! Then if the error persists tell me on here or my Skype: InfusionBuilding
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