Can't download minecraft wins 10

tylOliver · Oct 13, 2022

I bought Minecraft wins 10 on Microsoft Store some months ago, and after a problem ( wanted to downgrade the game version ) I accidentally uninstalled it.

I was okay with it, because i could simply go to the Minecraft Launcher and re-download the game. When i was about to download the game, It shows "Error" when i tried to install it. Then i thought about going to Microsoft Store to download it. I still got an error, with the following code : "0x80073CFB". I kept trying but it didn't work. My last idea was to go the official minecraft website, but i could only install the Launcher, which i still got an error.

I decided watching loads of tutorials but nothing worked : Updated my windows, Disabled functions, used some powershell and Command prompt properties, reseted my Microsoft store ,Tried logging out and in again, Restarted my computer but nothing worked. I'm quite desperate since i cannot play the game i paid for.

Can someone help me?

:)

Kathy A.

Hello tylOliver,

Welcome to Xbox Community Forum. Thank you for sharing your concern with us today and we hope that all is well.

Based on your description, you are trying to play Minecraft for Windows 10 which lead you to having issues installing the Minecraft launcher. This might be caused of the previous installation of Minecraft for Windows 10 and that app could have some system files that needs to be clear. Let us check on this together so you will get back to gaming.

We found a support article from Mojang - Uninstalling the Old Minecraft Unified Launcher – Home, where it was discussed that Old Minecraft United Launcher should be uninstall and Minecraft Launcher from Microsoft Store should be the one that is installed on the computer. However, since you have an error code when you try to install the Minecraft Launcher from Microsoft Store. That could be something about how the previous Minecraft was uninstalled.

To better isolate your issue, we would like to ask for few questions:

May we ask for the steps you have performed when you accidentally uninstalled the game?
May we ask for screenshot of the issue? Please conceal any personal information.
May we ask if you can sign in to this link and check the game you bought under your account: Log in | Minecraft. Please see sample screenshot below.

We look forward to your response. Kindly let us know, if there is any misunderstanding or clarifications of our description by sending us a reply.

Sincerely,

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Kathy A.

Hello tylOliver,

We haven't heard from you in 72 hours, so we assume that your issue has already been resolved. We will not be monitoring this thread moving forward so, if you need further assistance, please create a new thread to discuss these concerns by clicking this link: Create a new question or start a discussion (microsoft.com)

Thank you for your understanding.

Respectfully,

Microsoft Moderator

tylOliver

Hello. I apologize for disapearing. My PC has died and i'm purchasing another. No need to worry anymore

BigB EC

Not sure if it is still possible but you might have different versions. When I downloaded the Minecraft better together beta on my one. I could not join my windows 10 version until I downloaded the beta for win 10 version also. You or your friend might have
the win 10 version while the other has the new better together version of Minecraft.

Mastermarc1000

verwend PC mit Win 10 Pro 64bit v1903

Minecraft v1.12.1

Netzwerkverbindung ist OK

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[Translation - use PC with Win 10 Pro 64bit v1903

Minecraft v1.12.1

Network connection is OK]

Can't download minecraft wins 10