Why can't I open Minecraft Launcher

Hi CB242023, my name is Rodrigo. I'm an Independent Advisor and a member of the Microsoft community and I'd love to assist you today.

I am sorry to hear that.

Please, reset the store:

Press the Windows key +R

Type WSReset.exe and press Enter.

Restart your PC.

Then, repair the XBOX app installation:

Press the Windows Key+X > Select Apps > Search for XBOX > click the three dots ... > Advanced > Restore

Then, on the same page, press Repair.

After that, please, download the Gaming Services Repair tool:

https://aka.ms/GamingRepairTool

Once downloaded, execute the file by right-clicking on it and selecting Run as Administrator.

Follow the prompts and check if the issue was resolved.

Source: https://support.xbox.com/help/games-apps/troubleshooting/gaming-services-repair-tool

Let me know if it works!

Hi Alice Mets,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

The common reasons for Minecraft launcher not opening can be due to storage cache, virus infection, corrupted system files, incomplete updates, registry issues, etc. Therefore, it is very important to check for 0x803F8001 occurrences. You can try the following methods:

1. Uninstall third-party apps.
   
   If you have recently installed freeware and have just started facing Windows Store error 0x803F8001, it is possible that the third-party applications you have downloaded are negatively affecting the performance of your PC. You can uninstall the recently installed third-party application and see if it opens.
   
2. Check for license issues.
   
   Sometimes reinstalling an app can fix the license issue. You can try uninstalling the Minecraft launcher and then reinstalling it.
   
3. Remove cache from Windows App Store
   
   Make sure that the account you are using is signed in to the Windows Store. If you have never cleared your Windows Store cache, then this could be the core of the problem. So, try the following steps:
   

• Click Win key + R, type WSReset.exe in the Run dialog box and press Enter.
  
• When the Command Prompt and Windows App Store window opens in tandem, it indicates that the cache has been removed.
  
• Then restart your PC, open Microsoft Store and try to download/update it.
  

If the above methods do not solve your problem, you can click this link to contact Minecraft technical support.

Best Regards,

Miyeon | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Hello Ryan Leo,



Thanks for reaching out here in the Microsoft Answers Community, and taking the time to share about the problem with Minecraft.



Based on the information you have shared, we understand that you are playing Minecraft, and since your concern is posted in the wrong category (Windows 11/Gaming), we will be moving this thread to the correct category (Game issues), where moderators in the corresponding category will assist you further on your concern.



Thanks for your patience and understanding.



Best Regards,

Sheng G. - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Hi Polish, my name is Rodrigo. I'm an Independent Advisor and a member of the Microsoft community and I'd love to assist you today.

I am sorry to hear that.

This is a license error code: https://support.xbox.com/help/errors/error-code-0x803F8001

Please, try installing the legacy launcher.

https://aka.ms/minecraftClientWindows

Select "Download Windows Legacy Launcher"

Start the launcher.

Let me know if it works!

why use the launcher, i use minecraft direct without the launcher, you have the option to install minecraft with or without launcher in the xbox app.