Why won't Minecraft Bedrock install properly

Hi, so I also have a problem with the Microsoft Store when I open it won't load, and even if I wait for 30mins - 2 hours nothing happens so I cant check if it needs a update. Also, I when I open settings and go to check for updates it won't do anything it says 'Something went wrong. Try reopen settings later' and I wait for 2 hours and reopen it nothing happens i get the same error.

Hi BANewlin,

Greetings! Thank you for posting in Xbox Forums. We are happy to help.

We understand that you are trying to install the Minecraft for Windows (Bedrock Edition) however it gets stuck on installation. Let us check on this together so you will get back to gaming.



We would like you to check this support article - Minecraft Launcher for Windows beforehand and see the system requirements, where to install the game until you scroll down and look for the troubleshooting you can use.

If same issue persist after the suggestion provided above, please restart device and turn off antivirus, antimalware, PC Optimizer and Firewall. Then retry to install the game.

After, please let us know how it went and share details by answering these questions below if you are still having issues with the installation.

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When did this issue happen? Is there an update or installation of an app that happens before this pending installation issue?

Was this working before on same PC?

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Hello,

Thank you for your response. Kindly perform the following troubleshooting steps.

Method 1:

Make sure your Windows OS is up to date.

Method 2:

make sure the date and time are set correctly

Method 3:

make sure you have enough storage

you can also try changing the download location.

Method 4:

open settings

search for troubleshooting apps

In the Microsoft Store, click Find and fix issues.

Method 5:

reset the microsoft store

go to settings

app

apps and features

find the microsoft store

click advanced options.

click reset.

if this doesn't work

click remove.

Method 6:

Try booting into safe mode.

Windows starts your PC in safe mode (microsoft.com)

if there is no problem with safe mode, boot to normal mode and update all drivers, especially display drivers, to the latest version.

If the problem persists, perform a clean boot.

How to perform a clean boot on Windows (microsoft.com)

Clean boot allows you to identify and remove third-party programs that are causing this problem.

Method 7:

Search for PowerShell and run it as an administrator

enter the command below

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"& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + 'AppxManifest.xml' ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}"

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Hi Niki Andreev,

Greetings!

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

We’d like to know more about it in details so that we can provide a more accurate resolution for you.

• What is the current version and edition of your Windows IO?
  
• Have you installed mod versions of the game?
  

So far, from the details you provided, you can try the following steps and let us know the result. You can just skip those you have done already.

If you are running a third party software like an antivirus, antimalware or games boosters, kindly disable them.

Uninstall old/mod Minecraft versions if you have any

Perform the troubleshooting steps below

Restart your deviceAs basic as this is, a simple restart can set many things right.

Make sure Windows is up to date

1. Press the Start button on the taskbar, type settings, and then select Settings.
   
2. On Windows 10, select Update & Security. On Windows 11, select Windows Update.
   
3. On the Windows Update page, select Check for updates to see if any updates are available for your device.
   
4. Once the updates have downloaded, select Install now to start the installation.
   
5. Following installation, we recommend that you restart your device so that the latest updates can take effect.
   

For more info, go to:

Windows Update

Update your Windows and device driversFor the best game performance, make sure your system’s video card drivers (or display adapter drivers) are up to date. Drivers are available on the support website for your computer manufacturer, or if your computer system is custom built, on the video card manufacturer’s support website. Updating video card drivers can resolve game crashes, improve frame rates, and improve overall game performance.

Make sure both the Xbox and Gaming Services apps are up to date

1. Press the Start button on the taskbar, type store, and open the Microsoft Store app.
   
2. Select Library.
   
3. Under Updates & downloads, check if there are any updates available for the Xbox app or Gaming Services app. If an update is available, select Update.
   

Make sure you’re signed in to the Xbox app and the Store with the same accountWhen you open the Xbox app on your device, be sure you sign in to the app using your own Xbox account. You may also need to be signed in to the Store (xbox.com) in order to play a purchased game.

To make sure your permissions for the game can be validated, be sure to sign in to both the Store and the Xbox app using the same account that was used to purchase the game.

For help with signing in, go to:

Sign in to Xbox

Having trouble installing EA Play games from the Xbox app for Windows?Try closing both the Xbox app and the EA app, and then relaunch the Xbox app.

Remove and reinstall Gaming ServicesReinstall the Gaming Services app on your Windows 10/11 device:

1. Select the Search icon on the taskbar, type powershell, right-click on Windows PowerShell, and then select Run as administrator.
   
2. In Windows PowerShell, type the following command and press Enter:
   
   get-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingServices | remove-AppxPackage -allusers
   
3. In the same window, type the following command and press Enter:
   
   start ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9MWPM2CQNLHN
   
4. Install the app on that page and select Yes when you receive the User Account Control (UAC) prompt.
   
5. Restart your device and try to install the game again.
   

We're looking forward to hearing from you. If there are any inquiries about our description or if there are any misconceptions, do reply to the post.

Hi BANewlin,

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Kind regards,