Why can't I install minecraft on my Windows 10?

George Chainis · Feb 25, 2021

Greetings,

Years ago I bought Minecraft for xbox. Now, I want to install it on my pc, but this is not possible for some reason. When I go to the ms store, it says I own the game, however, when I click install on my devices the only option is my xbox. My xbox game bar (on the pc) has the same account as the one I used for the xbox. Am I doing anything wrong or it's an xbox exclusive?

:)

Smwutches

Minecraft is not a Play Anywhere title. You would have to purchase the PC version in order to play it on the PC.

TogaedGrub2325

I am not an expert, and I have the same problem. I first bought the "Minecraft: Java Edition", I wanted to use the redeem code to get "Minecraft for Windows 10", so I clicked "Redeem", I got the code, but when I entered it, it said "The code has already
been redeemed.", I checked my order history, it said that I had bought "Minecraft for Windows 10" using the code, but when I clicked install, it keeps showing me a small window with my code. I then checked whether if the account/email on Mojang, Minecraft.net,
and Microsoft Store, it was the same. So I don't get why I can't install "Minecraft for Window 10".

ImAice

Hi! My name is Pam. I'm an Independent Advisor and I'll be glad to help you today.

I'm sorry but based on the screenshot, it's actually the Xbox version of Minecraft that's why you can't install it on your PC. Here's the version for Windows 10 PC.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/minecraft-for...

xDevilxGirlx421

Hi,

have you tried contacting minecraft support on your issue?

https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us

Laufeyson34

When I try to but Minecraft on my windows 10 but it says the same thing " why can't I change my privacy settings", I'm not a child's account and I've left the family on my account and it still says the same thing.

Why can't I install minecraft on my Windows 10?