Can't play Minecraft Java since launcher update?

Hi Beetlekeeper, my name is Rodrigo. I'm an Independent Advisor and a member of the Microsoft community and I'd love to assist you today.

I am sorry to hear that.

Currently, there's an issue with the Mojang Servers causing this error.



https://x.com/MojangStatus/status/1800101837304987819

You can try a few troubleshooting steps that have worked for some players.

Please, reset the store and try installing the game again.

To Reset the Store, Press the Windows Key + R > Type WSReset.exe and press Enter.

Then, on the Microsoft Store, type your game name: "Minecraft".

Close the store and reopen it.

Load the game page and click on "Install".

If it still does work, please, look for the purchase in your Transaction History.

Sign in here:

https://account.microsoft.com/billing/orders?period=AllTime&type=All

Then, copy the order number and contact Xbox Support.

https://support.microsoft.com/home/contact

Then, follow these steps:

Type in your query: "Agent"

Click on Get Help.

Scroll down the page and click on Contact Support.

Select your "Other Products" and "Billing and Account Profile Questions" > Confirm.

Select "Chat with a support agent in your web browser" > Confirm > Start Chat.

I hope this helps.

Not sure why your Java username is showing as already taken, but since the Minecraft website shows that you own Java, this is probably just an issue with the Launcher syncing data.

Would you please try to reinstall Minecraft Java and the Minecraft Launcher too?

are you playing minecraft java edition or bedrock, as java i think does not use your gamertag. as you mentioned the minecraft launcher.

Hi there! This is Virginia O.

I understand that you are experiencing issues launching Minecraft Java from the Launcher.

I apologize for the inconvenienced this has caused you. I will do my best to help you.



Please restart your computer because a simple restart can sometimes clear temporary issues.

And then update the Minecraft Launcher. Make sure that you have the latest version of the Minecraft Launcher installed. Check for updates in the Microsoft Store or the official Minecraft website.

Please include Java as well by making sure that you have the latest version of Java installed. Minecraft Java Edition requires a compatible Java runtime.

Next is to run as administrator. To do this, right-click on the Minecraft Launcher icon, select Properties, go to the Compatibility tab, and check Run this program as an administrator.

Then disable background applications. Please close unnecessary background applications that might interfere with the launcher.

After that is to repair the Launcher by going to Settings > Apps > Minecraft Launcher and select Repair.

If the issue persist after performing the troubleshooting steps, kindly uninstall and reinstall the launcher so that the corrupted files will be deleted from the Launcher file.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Thank you so much for that, Michal. Please uninstall the Minecraft launcher and then reinstall via this link, please choose "Download for Windows 7/8"

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

hi.



I use Win10 operaing system.



I uninstalled minecraft launcher.



As you suggested I downloaded "minecraft launcher for Win 7/8".



At present I still can't play "minecraft java demo version". I can't launch "minecraft bedroch version". There appears notification that bedrock version is incompatible with launcher