Can't Open Windows Minecraft Launcher

im still having an issue could you help me fix it i cant update to windows 11 and it wont let me update to latest windows 10 could you fix this so i can play plz

Omg thank u I had a error similar to that where every time I try to open the new Minecraft windows launcher it opens MICROSOFT store and won’t let me use the launcher tab

Hello, how are you? My name is Mateus. I'm an Independent Advisor and I'll be glad to help you today.

First, welcome to the Xbox community. Given the problem you are having, I suggest you try the solutions below, please.

Solution 1: Make sure your windows are updated to the latest version, whether it's windows 10 or 11.

Solution 2: Make sure you have your account logged in to the Microsoft Store and also Xbox app, both must be the same.

Solution 3: Log out your Microsoft store account and also the Xbox app, now type the term WSRESET in the windows search bar and run the app as administrator, a window will open, wait for the window to close automatically and restart your computer, after that login your Microsoft Store account and Xbox app again.

- If none of the above solutions work, try the alternatives in the article below.

https://www.minitool.com/news/windows-store-err...

*Thanks in advance for contacting, I hope this can help you.

Hi there Hayden Y.

I am Lumie and I would love to assist you today.

I am so sorry you are having issues logging into your account.

Clear Cached Credentials

Clearing the cached credentials can stop the automatic sign-in process.

Windows:

Open Credential Manager:

Press Windows Key + S and type "Credential Manager".
Open Credential Manager.

Remove Minecraft Credentials:

Select "Windows Credentials".
Look for any entries related to Minecraft or the Minecraft Launcher.
Click on them and select "Remove".

MacOS:

Open Keychain Access:

Use Spotlight (Command + Space) and type "Keychain Access".
Open Keychain Access.
Delete Minecraft Entries:

In the left pane, select "Login" and "All Items".
Search for any entries related to Minecraft or the Minecraft Launcher.
Right-click and delete them.

Reset Minecraft Launcher
Resetting the Minecraft Launcher can sometimes clear out any problematic settings or cached data.

Windows:
Reset Minecraft Launcher:
Press Windows Key + I to open Settings.
Go to "Apps" and find Minecraft Launcher.
Click on it and select "Advanced options".
Scroll down and click "Reset".

MacOS:
Delete Preference Files:
Open Finder and press Command + Shift + G.
Type ~/Library/Application Support and press Enter.
Find the Minecraft folder and delete it or move it to a backup location.

Modify the Launcher Profile Manually
Manually editing or deleting the profile used by the launcher might force it to prompt for new credentials.

Windows:

Access Minecraft Directory:

Press Windows Key + R, type %appdata%\.minecraft, and press Enter.
Edit or Delete Profiles:

Find the launcher_profiles.json file.
Open it with a text editor like Notepad.
Look for the account details and either modify or delete the relevant sections.
Alternatively, you can delete the entire launcher_profiles.json file (the launcher will recreate it).

MacOS:
Access Minecraft Directory:

Open Finder, press Command + Shift + G, and go to ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft.

Edit or Delete Profiles:

Locate the launcher_profiles.json file.
Open it with a text editor.
Modify or delete the relevant account sections.
Or delete the launcher_profiles.json file.

Reinstall Minecraft Launcher
If the above steps do not work, reinstalling the Minecraft Launcher can resolve many issues.

Windows:
Uninstall Minecraft Launcher:

Press Windows Key + I to open Settings.
Go to "Apps" and uninstall Minecraft Launcher.
Reinstall Minecraft Launcher:

Download the latest version of the Minecraft Launcher from the official Minecraft website and install it.
MacOS:
Uninstall Minecraft Launcher:

Open Finder, go to Applications, and drag the Minecraft Launcher to the Trash.
Empty the Trash.

Reinstall Minecraft Launcher:

Download the latest version of the Minecraft Launcher from the official Minecraft website and install it.

Create a New Windows User Profile
Sometimes, user-specific data can cause issues. Creating a new Windows user profile can help bypass these problems.

Windows:
Create a New User:

Press Windows Key + I to open Settings.
Go to "Accounts" > "Family & other users".
Click "Add someone else to this PC".
Follow the prompts to create a new user.
Log in with the New User:

Log out of your current account and log in with the new user account.
Install and run the Minecraft Launcher from the new account.

I hope this helps!

Let me know if I can be of any further assistance. -Lumie

hello its minecraft for windows i cannot even download or open the minecraft launcher