Windows 10: I downloaded the Minecraft Launcher on Windows 11, but it still says I need to pay $29.99!

So I haven't played Minecraft in a while. The last time I played it was on Windows 10. I have a lot of progress on the game. However, I got a new computer with Windows 11, so I downloaded the Minecraft launcher with my Microsoft account that I migrated. However, when I opened it, my Minecraft was nowhere to be found. When I opened it, it was Demo Mode, so I have to purchase it again for $29.99! How can I get my old account back?

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Problem with the minecraft launcher.

Hi mineblokkies，

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

There are many reasons why you can't log in to Minecraft Launcher, but all of them are due to Microsoft Store and related services. I will provide several methods to try to solve this problem, please refer to the following steps for operation:

• Clear the cache on Microsoft Store.
  

1. Press the Windows logo key + R, type wsreset.exe, and select OK.
   
2. After a few seconds a blank command prompt window will appear, which will disappear after about ten seconds and the Microsoft Store will open automatically.This means the cache was cleared successfully.
   

• Make sure you're using the Microsoft Store Install Service.
  

1. Services.msc can be found by pressing Windows Key + S and typing services.msc.
   
2. Locate and double-click the Microsoft Store Install Service; if the status is Running, right-click it and select Restart.
   
3. Change it to Automatic if it's disabled, then click Start and OK.
   

• Reinstall the Microsoft Store app
  

1. Press Windows key + X
   
   Click and Run Windows PowerShell(run as Administrator)Copy and paste the command below then hit Enter:
   
   

• Reinstall the Minecraft Launcher
  

1. Click Start >Settings >Apps，find "Minecraft Launcher" in all apps.
   
2. Click on the "Minecraft Launcher" Advanced options >Uninstall the application.
   
3. Open the Microsoft Store, search for "Minecraft Launcher", download and install it again, and log in to your account to see if it works.
   

There are many steps, please try them all. Your patience and cooperation are highly appreciated.

Best Regards,

Manson | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Can't download Minecraft Launcher

Hi babylmao,

Please do try rebooting the PC then try updating again the store. If the store still having issues, you can try the alternative download option on the Minecraft official website. You can use the launcher for versions Windows 10/11 and Windows 7/8 to install the edition of Minecraft you purchased.

Best regards,

Van

 

Minecraft Launcher isn't opening minecraft.

The minecraft launcher wont open minecraft at all.

Ive tried using a different mojang/microsoft account

Ive tired deleting the launcher,profiles,json thing

Ive tired deleting the launcher and reinstalling it#

Ive tired running as administration

My computer is running windows 11

What else can I do to be able to run Minecraft?