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Can't Execute .desktop File

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I'm new to ubuntu and linux...
I'm trying to make a minecraft launcher .desktop file, and when I execute it, it says me:
"There was an error launching the application"
My code is:

[Desktop Entry]

Name=Minecraft

GenericName=PlayMinecraft

Comment=Game

Exec="/usr/bin/java -jar ~/Desktop/Minecraft.jar"

Icon=/usr/share/icons/icon.png

Terminal=false

Type=Application

Can anybody help?
Thanks!

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answered 2 Years ago ousear · Accepted Answer

Change ~/Desktop to /home/YOURUSERNAME,

Before:
Exec=/usr/bin/java -jar ~/Desktop/Minecraft.jar

After: Exec=/usr/bin/java -jar /home/YOURUSERNAME/Desktop/Minecraft.jar