Minecraft launcher won't open, redirects to Microsoft gaming page on the app store

wait- I figured it out. you need to go to "add or remove programs" in settings.

then, go to Xbox gaming services.

Then scroll downwards and click terminate.

I'm sure if this works for any other games, but it works for Minecraft launcher.

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

Hello Muhammad, this is Manuela. I'm an Independent Advisor and community user like you, ready to assist with this.
Not a Microsoft employee.

Please try accessing the game by following the steps below:

Open the Xbox app or the Microsoft store on your PC, then search and download the Minecraft launcher.

Now, open the Minecraft launcher, and you should be able to start the free trial for Minecraft Windows edition.

Lastly, please make sure you’re logged in to the desired Microsoft account on the Xbox app, the Minecraft launcher and the Microsoft Store.

Please note that if the Minecraft launcher doesn't show up in your Microsoft store app, it may be due that your Windows is outdated which you've done. So since your game won't update as you've shown on your screenshot, you may need to install the Xbox app and ensure that they are synced together with the Microsoft store app, Sora.

Like you, I also own the game, the Minecraft launcher is free from the Microsoft store app, you can get it here: https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/minecra... or here: https://www.xbox.com/games/store/minecraft-laun... through the Microsoft store app as previously stated.

To be able to update any apps that you install on your PC, it may need to be done with the help of your Microsoft store app.

You may refer here: https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/44... from the game developer's support page.

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

Hello, Noah. I’m Arturo, and I’ll be glad to provide some assistance with your concern today.

Please try the potential solution I’m going to share below:

Step 1. Sign out from the account that owns the game on the Minecraft launcher, the Microsoft store, and the Xbox app.

Step 2. Reset and repair the Microsoft Store and the Minecraft launcher:

-For the Microsoft store, press the Windows key + R > in the dialog box type wsreset.exe
Wait until the Microsoft store is open.

-For the Minecraft launcher, press the Windows key + I > Apps > Installed Apps > click the app and click advanced options (on Windows 11, click on more) > click reset and repair.

Step 3. Sign in with the account that owns Minecraft on the Microsoft Store, the Xbox app, finally, on the Minecraft launcher.
Try playing Minecraft bedrock edition.