Clicking on a videogame (like Minecraft) opens Microsoft Store and redirect me on "Game...

Hello Hugo Cahen,

Thank you for posting in the Microsoft Community.

I'm sorry to hear that you are having trouble with the Minecraft Launcher. This seems to be a common issue that affects some games that use the Game Services app. The Game Services app is a Microsoft Store app that helps manage the installation and updates of some games, including Minecraft. Sometimes, the app may malfunction and redirect you to the Microsoft Store instead of launching the game.



There are a few possible solutions that you can try to fix this issue. One is to reset the Game Services app by following these steps:



- Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.

- Click on Apps.

- In the Apps & features section, search for Game Services and click on it.

- Click on Advanced options.

- Under Reset, click on Repair. If that doesn't work, click on Reset.



Another possible solution is to uninstall and reinstall the Game Services app by following these steps:



- Press the Windows key + R to open Run.

- Type wsreset.exe and press Enter. This will clear the cache of the Microsoft Store.

- Open the Microsoft Store and search for Game Services. Click on Uninstall.

- Restart your computer.

- Open the Microsoft Store again and search for Game Services. Click on Install.



You may also perform the method below:

Remove and reinstall Gaming ServicesReinstall the Gaming Services app on your Windows 10/11 device:

1. Press the Start button on the taskbar, type powershell, right-click on Windows PowerShell, and then select Run as administrator.
   
2. In Windows PowerShell, type the following command and press Enter:
   
   get-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingServices | remove-AppxPackage -allusers
   
3. In the same window, type the following command and press Enter:
   
   start ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9MWPM2CQNLHN
   
4. Install the app on that page and select Yes when you receive the User Account Control (UAC) prompt.
   
5. Restart your device and try to install the game again.
   

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After trying these solutions, please try to launch Minecraft again and see if it works. If not, please let me know and I will try to assist you further. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

whenever i try to launch minecraft via its (MS Store) launcher it tells me Looks like you need to renew gold but i have a microsoft version and java version of minecraft if i try to launch minecraft via the shortcut i get an error and redirected to the ms store page for minecraft link for the ms store looks like you need to renew gold : https://imgur.com/a/7R7HPFF

same, a few days ago Minecraft launcher kept redirecting me to some random app on the Microsoft store, now i cant redownload the launcher from Microsoft store, minecraft.net or Xbox app

But if it's Minecraft for Windows 10 you should be redirected to Microsoft Store which will require you for a Microsoft account.

Sorry for taking so long to reply. I have searched Minecraft for Windows on the store and all it comes up with is "Minecraft for Windows Starter Collection" and "Minecraft for Windows + Launcher" I do not own the starter collection, as I am redirected to pay £25 pounds when I click on it, and the Minecraft for Windows + Launcher simply takes me to the launcher when i click play.