i cant get pass the minecraft installer

Hello, Joseph Dion

Welcome to the Microsoft community.

Thank you for your feedback. You are experiencing queuing issues while downloading and installing Minecraft Windows 10/11 version, here are some troubleshooting options:

1. Check your internet connection

Queuing is usually due to heavy traffic on the server side, which slows down the download speed. You can try the following:

Make sure your internet connection is working properly and avoid using slower Wi-Fi or bandwidth-restricted networks.

If possible, try using a wired connection, which usually provides more consistent download speeds.

2. Waiting in queue

Due to the potentially high demand on Minecraft's servers, especially during new releases or events, you may have to wait for a while for a smooth download. Usually, queuing doesn't need to be done manually, just be patient and wait for the queue to finish.

3. Use other download methods

If you don't want to wait, you can try downloading from the Microsoft Store or using the Minecraft Launcher:

Open the Microsoft Store (press Win + S and search for “Microsoft Store”).

Search for Minecraft for Windows in the Microsoft Store and install it directly.

4. Clearing the cache

If the queuing problem persists, you can try clearing the cache files of Minecraft Launcher. Clearing the cache can solve some problems during installation:

Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.

Type %appdata% and press Enter.

Open the .minecraft folder and delete the cache folder (e.g. assets, etc.).

Restart Minecraft Launcher and see if it passes the queue without any problems.

5. Reinstall Minecraft Launcher

Sometimes the problem can be due to an error in the installation process that keeps the queue from completing. You can try uninstalling and reinstalling Minecraft Launcher:

Open Settings > Apps > Apps & Features.

Find Minecraft Launcher and select Uninstall.

Then re-download and reinstall the latest version of Minecraft Launcher, either through the Minecraft website or the Microsoft Store.

6. Check the server status

If the problem persists, it may be an issue with the Minecraft server itself. You can check the official Minecraft website or Minecraft community forums to see if other players are experiencing similar issues, or check for server maintenance announcements.

Sometimes, if there is an issue with your account or license, it may affect the download. You can try logging in with a different Microsoft account to see if you can bypass the queue.

I look forward to your feedback.

Best Regards,

Aaron| Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Having issue with minecraft Java. After Installing and logging in it says I need a xbox gold pass. Doesn't make sense. Please help. Tried to Uninstall. Reinstall. Log out log in. Really really getting pissed off AT minecraft AND MICROSOFT. YOU SUCK MORE AND MORE EVERYDAY. I CANT EVEN CALL YOU. WHAT A JOKE. FIX THIS ISSSUE NOW!!

Try to do it from the store

Have you tried manually going to the store and searching for Minecraft?

Download it from the store