Minecraft error 0x80004005

河南省許昌市熊壯 · Nov 6, 2023

When I tried to log in my minecraft account, I found that an error message popped up. Due to some weird reason I can't insert image here, so I'll type the error message out.

Error Code: 0x80004005 code: Eroded Badlands. A file that the Windows Product Activation (WPA) requires is damaged or missing. Please reboot, verify system permissions, and make sure your operating system is up-to-date. For more information, go HERE or contact Customer Support directly.

However, I highly doubt that this error is due to my microsoft account, instead of minecraft launcher. First, I changed my microsoft account's password a month before, and it was all fine but I remember it says something about a month security thing. Second, aside from minecraft launcher, I can't log in microsoft.com and minecraft.net (I registered a new microsoft account to post this thread). Whenever I try to log in using microsoft, after receiving the verification code and type it in, it says there is a temporary problem with the service. please try again. If you continue to receive this message, please try again later. Third, I can log in minecraft with my friend's account, but when I try to log in with my account the error code shows up. Last, here are the solutions I've tried but didn't work:

1. I've watched this thread posted in 2015 https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...80004005/a8f17a2e-9ceb-4ea5-aabd-45d5e75107c4 and the 2 methods don't work.

2. https://wealthquint.com/how-to-fix-minecraft-error-code-0x80004005-79995/ I have made sure that my windows is currently in the newest version.

3. Although it's unlikely a windows problem, this windows error have the same error code 0x80004005 and I've tried all methods in the article. https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-fix-error-code-0x80004005-4689559

4. same as 3, I've put [DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth] and [sfc /scannow] into cmd, still doesn't work.

However, I haven't reinstalled minecraft since I figured out that this should be a microsoft issue instead of a launcher issue (note: I can log in with my friend's account) and even if that works I still can't log in microsoft with my account.

I hope this issue can be resolved as soon as possible.

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I forgot to add one more thing. When I try to log in, after entering the gmail and password, a window pops up and says the following:

Help us protect your account

Passwords can be forgotten or stolen. Just in case, add security info now to help you get back into your account if something goes wrong. We won't use this info to spam you—just to keep your account more secure.

What security info would you like to add?

and then I'm forced to add another email account or phone number. Afterwards, a verification code is sent to my email or phone (I have tried both ways), after typing in the code, the error message, like I mentioned in the previous thread, just keeps showing up.

Nkosana23

If you're unable to access your account, you may have to try recover it. You can do so by filling out an account recovery form. If applicable, complete the form using a device you have previously used to sign in to your account and in a location where you commonly use that device and we will recognize it, such as your home or office. It is recommended that you first go to the Help with the Microsoft Account Recovery Form at: https://support.microsoft.com/accou...ery-form-b19c02d1-a782-dee6-93c3-dc8113b20c42 before filling out the form.

When you are ready, you can fill out the form at: https://account.live.com/acsr

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I also just tried using chrome instead of opera gx, but it's still same result.

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Filling the form does reset my password, but my problem is not fixed. when I try to log in with my account, it still asks me for a backup email or phone number. If I type my backup email or phone number into the minecraft launcher, the window just disappears and my account is not logged in. In addition, I just tried to add my backup email/phone from microsoft, but when I'm at account.microsoft.com, clicking the profile picture at top right corner, going into "my microsoft account" and try to add security details, it still shows the error message below.

which translates to "A temporary problem occurs. There is a temporary problem with the service. please try again. If you continue to receive this message, please try again later."

Now I have to solve this issue, instead of resetting my account password.

Nkosana23

Hi. My name is Brilliant, an independent advisor, happy to assist you today.

Just to confirm some of the things you stated, are you able to access your Microsoft account anywhere? Are you able to sign in, sign out, and back in without any issues on any other device?

Are you able to sign in with your Minecraft account on a different device?

Kindly please confirm the above to further assist you.

Minecraft error 0x80004005