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

Discus and support Why is my Minecraft launcher telling me I do not own MC:Java, a game I bought 10 years ago ? in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; I'm coming from the Mojang support which has an automatic answer stating that they cant do anything account related. My exact problem was clearly... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by Krika_, Nov 25, 2023.

  1. Krika_
    Krika_ Guest

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


    I'm coming from the Mojang support which has an automatic answer stating that they cant do anything account related. My exact problem was clearly stated by another user on your forum but found no solution : https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...inecraft/1ff435ef-63e7-4154-9363-5d12f4ee3225

    The very confusing recent forced migration by Microsoft already gave me plenty of problems at the time. I indeed had to suffer through 3-days of resetting passwords, create a Microsoft account from my gmail, had to get help from forums to not have an XBOX/MS account connected to my PC because I just didn't want to... I did all that last year only to be able to play for about a week with friends on their new survival server, and the whole procedure actually cancelled my access to Technic Launcher and all the maps I put hundreds of hours in at the time. I got over the complete annihilation of all this hard work and memories, but now, I have a new problem. I'm trying to initiate my gf to Minecraft and we're about to launch a server for us two when I get her her new PC on a 1.12 modded adventure with CurseForge. For that, I had to reconnect to minecraft launcher on my new PC, but when connecting with my newly migrated MS account, the launcher tells me I need to buy Minecraft Java to play it, and can only play the Demo. After all the pain and suffering I went through, would you happen to have a solution for me to finally play the game I bought 10 years ago ? Or am I supposed to put another 30€ in it to be able to run it ?

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    Krika_, Nov 25, 2023
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  2. Tomm_A Win User

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

    Hello Krika,



    We haven't heard from you, so we assume that your issue has already been addressed. We will not be monitoring this thread moving forward so, if you need further assistance, please create a new thread to discuss these concerns by clicking this link: Create a new question (microsoft.com)





    Thank you for your understanding.



    Respectfully,

  3. Tomm_A Win User

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

    Hello Krika,



    Greetings!



    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.



    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,

  4. Stryc9_ Win User

    Minecraft has lost MC for Windows purchases on new PC

    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...
  5. MultiManStudio Win User

    Why wont my gamertag update?

    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.
  6. soxfan014 Win User

    Minecraft will not open via launcher, only through microsoft store.

    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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