Why is my Minecraft launcher telling me I do not own MC:Java, a game I bought 10 years ago ?

Hello Krika,



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Hello Krika,



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It seems that you are having challenges in playing Minecraft due to issue with the game license. Let us help you point to the right support where you can get the best resolution to your concern.

By the way if you get an error message saying you can only play Demo, this means that your account does not have the license of the game associated to it. As provided that you have purchased the game several years ago, it is possible that the game was associated to different account and you need to identify the right account so that you can use that account. If we may ask, do you remember the account which was used to purchase the game way back 10 years ago? When was the last time you were able to play the game and have you sign in your Microsoft account one time per year to prevent it from deactivated?

Additionally, you can sign in from the Minecraft website directly using the account and see if you have the game. Sign in from this link: Log in | Minecraft



We look forward to your response. Kindly let us know, if there is any misunderstanding or clarifications of our description by sending us a reply.



Sincerely,

I have tried all of those steps - no updates are available and my Windows OS is up to date.

I have also tried uninstalling the Minecraft Launcher and reinstalling, and uninstalling and reinstalling Minecraft.

I have also tried logging out of the Xbox app and the launcher and logging in again.

All other Xbox purchases and games work, the Minecraft Launcher will let me play the Java version of MC and Minecraft Dungeons but not Minecraft for Windows at all. Same error with it wanting me to sign in but I can't sign in it just takes me to the page to buy MC for Windows which I can't rebuy even if I want to because I have already bought it...

I changed it well over a year ago. But I cant try to get it to update again because of the fact that it says that I already own that gamertag and still need to use it!

Also, if I Use the new minecraft launcher, its trying to get me to pick a new tag for java minecraft, but Im happy with my current name. But I cant input my current name do to the fact that I already own my current name, and have for years.

Hello mimim2,

The Minecraft launcher you are referring to is only for the Java edition of Minecraft. The Java edition and Windows 10, are two separate games. In order to launch and play Minecraft from the launcher you are using in the last image, you must buy the Java
edition from the site, not the Windows 10 version. Minecraft Java Edition | Minecraft. Annoying I know, but when Microsoft acquired Minecraft they released
their own version of the game on their platform. Hope this helps

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