minecraft stuck on windows is updating

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.

Minecraft Launcher is the same thing as Minecraft Java! I have issue with Minecraft: Bedrock Edition (Not JAVA EDITION). Do you understand this?
When i installed Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on my laptop from Microsoft Store it has the latest version but when i installed Minecraft: Bedrock Edition at another device (PC) from Microsoft store it stuck on 1.17.10 version and don't updating to 1.17.41 version. This is Microsoft Store's problem, it doesn't updating my Minecraft to the last version on my PC.

P.S PC and laptop has Windows 10.

hi, well i realize that these tutorials are for minecraft launchers windows 10, and the xbox identity provider app i was triying to say that THESE tutorials required that, but when i installed the minecraft launcher windows 7 in windows 10 and i logged with a microsof account, it redirect me to the xbox app, but in the windows 7 pc is stuck in the loading screen, and the xbox app is for windows 10, BUT i realize that the app says that i cant use xbox in windows 7 after the march 2019 update, so that means i should install a older version of xbox or i should do what did you say?

i am using window 11 and there was xbox services update but its stuck so any help? (only xbox services is stuck)

Hi, I hope you're doing great out there. I am an Independent advisor and I am here to help you in regard to your concern.

To fix this, please perform a power cycle on your console by following the steps below:

POWERCYCLE CONSOLE​​​

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1. Turn off your console by holding the Xbox button on the front of the console for approximately 10 seconds. The console will turn off. ​​​

2. Turn your console back on by pressing the Xbox button on the console or the Xbox button on your controller. ​​​

If that didn't work resetting the console keeping games and apps will be the next option. Don't worry because as long as you're connected to Xbox Live your saved progress, games, will not be deleted. It will remove all of your accounts but you can add all of them later on.

Press the Xbox button to open the guide.

Select Profile & system > Settings > System > Console info.

Select Reset console.

Reset and keep my games & apps.