Minecraft Launcher stuck on "Downloading update files"

I tried that out but I think that the problem is about microsoft store. I can't install anything on it and the only way to get applications for me is to download them from the internet and just hope that it doesn't need connection to the microsoft store. This is why i can't install the minecraft launcher- It tries to connect to the microsoft store but then it gets an error and it sends me the store so I can download the launcher from there, which just like I said doesn't work. I followed your steps and the only problem I got was in the last step, which requires me to download an application from the store.

Hi there!

Sorry to hear about the issue. Let's see what we can do about that here.

First, make sure to check for Windows updates and get all available updates from the Microsoft Store.

Check for Windows updates - https://support.microsoft.com/windows/update-wi...

Get updates from Microsoft Store - https://support.microsoft.com/account-billing/g...

Try to reset your Minecraft Launcher, Microsoft Store and the Xbox app.
Repair/Reset apps - https://support.microsoft.com/windows/repair-ap...
***Sign in the same account you use for gaming.

If that doesn't work, try to reinstall the Xbox Gaming Services app:
Select the Search icon on the taskbar, type powershell, right-click on Windows PowerShell, and then select Run as administrator.

In Windows PowerShell, type the following command and press Enter:

get-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingServices | remove-AppxPackage -allusers

In the same window, type the following command and press Enter:

start ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9MWPM2CQNLHN

Install the app on that page and select Yes when you receive the User Account Control (UAC) prompt.
Restart your device.

Hi Ethan, I’m Aileen, an Xbox Expert and fellow gamer. Just a reminder, this is a public forum, and I don’t have access to accounts or devices directly, but I’ll do my best to help your friend out.

If Minecraft Java Edition is getting stuck on "Windows is updating", even though Bedrock runs fine, it’s likely an issue with the Minecraft Launcher or with Windows system files needed by Java.

Here’s what your friend can try:

Check for Windows Updates manually

Go to Settings > Windows Update

Install any available updates, then restart the PC

Run the Minecraft Launcher as Admin

Right-click the launcher shortcut

Click Run as administrator

Reset or reinstall the Minecraft Launcher

Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps > Minecraft Launcher

Click Advanced options, then choose Reset

If that doesn’t work, uninstall and reinstall the launcher from:

https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download

Check if Java is blocked by Antivirus or Firewall

Temporarily disable 3rd-party antivirus software

Allow Minecraft Launcher through Windows Firewall

Install Java manually (for Java Edition only)

Download from https://www.java.com/en/

After installation, reboot and try launching again

Please let me know if you need any further assistance. Looking forward to your response.

Hello Cellou,my name is Marvina, I will be happy to help you.

I'm so sorry for what you're going through, here are some steps you can take to try to fix this issue:

Check your Internet connection. Make sure your MacBook Air is connected to the Internet and has a stable connection.

Try downloading the Minecraft launcher again. You can download the launcher from the Minecraft website.

Try launching the launcher from the downloads folder. Once you have downloaded the launcher, locate the Downloads folder on your MacBook Air.

Open the folder and double-click the "Minecraft Launcher" file.

Try launching the launcher from the Finder app. Open the Finder app and locate the "Minecraft Launcher" file. Double click the file to start it.

Sign in to your Minecraft account. If you are not already signed in to your Minecraft account, click the "Sign In" button in the launcher.

Check your version of Minecraft. Make sure your MacBook Air has the latest version of Minecraft. You can check your version of Minecraft by clicking the "Help" button in the launcher and selecting "About Minecraft."

I hope I have answered your question correctly, I wish you a Merry Christmas.

Sincerely,
Marvina.

Hey DusanTutunovic,

The Java copy of Minecraft can only be obtained by downloading the launcher Here.

The MICROSOFT store will only have the 'Windows 10 Edition'

Please fully uninstall all Minecraft apps, launchers, files. After you do this, download the launcher I linked above.