Why do I need to Buy Minecraft: Java Edition again?

I have the same issue on my MacBook prompting me to buy the game again ive been on contact with xbox support since December 8th there telling me my account wasn't successfully migrated and no achievements show I have email proof that is was migrated as well as I have proof from my computer files from Minecraft showing I did play and did unlock achievements after I migrated my account this is so frustrating

Hi, my name is Annanda, thank you for your question and for reaching out.

Many people seems to have this issue regarding the Java Edition. I made a search and came across many people mentioning that this can be solved by unninstaling the Windows 10/11 launcher, and downloading the 7/8 launcher instead to launch the game.

Here is a useful comment i found on Reddit by blackmetro:

" The new launcher has mutiple problems
including a "Play Demo" message OR incorrectly saying that you don't own the game.
there are no benefits to using the new launcher to play Minecraft Java edition

Uninstall the buggy Windows 10/11 launcher

install the much more stable Windows 7/8 launcher from the below URL:

https://www.minecraft.net/download/alternative

Windows 7/8 Launcher is 100 times more stable (regardless of what Windows version you're actually using)
it also lets you swap easily between different Java accounts, the new one does not

the older launcher does not support launching the Bedrock edition (aka the windows store version) but you can just launch the bedrock edition straight from the Microsoft store itself (no need for a launcher)

Once the old launcher is installed - you can remove the annoying "Please update your launcher message"
by right clicking the launcher properties and set compatibility to Windows 8 (make it think you're using an older copy of windows)

If you're angry enough about the new launcher add details to the bug report page - https://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MCL-16570

Not using Windows?
If you're on Mac or Linux OR just want to try a different launcher altogether - then try a 3rd party launcher

MultiMC

Badlion Client

Lunar client

Login:Null error
If you have just completed migration - make sure you log out (and back into) the launcher with your new Microsoft credentials

Also check your license if correctly configured with these simple steps
If you are still having issues, check your minecraft account license on the minecraft.net website

Navigate to - http://minecraft.net/profile

login with your Microsoft credentials

You should see a "My Games" list

you should see Minecraft Java Edition in your list of games

Here is an example of what your account should look like: Example.

If the Minecraft Java Edition tile - on the minecraft website - still says "Buy Now" (eg the screenshot) then you are either logged into the website with the wrong account - or - you havent migrated your account yet. "

Thank you blackmetro for the useful tips!

You can find this comment here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/uv8gf2/i_migrated_to_my_microsoft_account_but_minecraft/

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 a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.'

If this does not help you, i recommend contacting Support directly:

https://support.xbox.com/contact-us/

https://help.minecraft.net/hc/request/new?ticket_form_id=360001225811

I hope I was able to answer your questions! Please, if you have any other doubts, we are here to help.

If the reply was helpful, please don’t forget to upvote or accept as an answer, thank you.

Best Regards, Annanda.

I bought the Windows 10 version of Minecraft by mistake, but the one I wanted was the java edition.

I saw that anyone who buys minecraft java edition is entitled to minecraft Windows 10. Is the reverse also true? Who buys minecraft windows 10 is entitled to minecraft java edition?

If so, how do I access the java edition version at no additional cost?

you need to go on the internet,

paste that in or search java minecraft and it should come us with this site

Minecraft Java Edition | Minecraft

then make an account and buy

Same thing happend to me but i bought the Minecraft java and bedrock sold together but it still says i need to buy Minecraft Java Edition