Windows 10: Microsoft store crashes when trying to install Minecraft Launcher

Hello,I'm frustrated, I spend 129zł on the game Minecraft and the Microsoft app is restraining me from even installing the game! When I click the download button it goes gray and I'm unable to do anything about it. When I search Minecraft Launcher and try to install it from the search catalogue it simply crashes after like 3 minutes, also I can't cancel or pause the installation process. I had installed Minecraft Launcher before from the minecraft website but it gives me the error message to try to download it from the Microsoft Store app manually because they can't connect to it!

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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

 

Microsoft Store crashes every time I try to install Minecraft Launcher

I'm attempting to install Minecraft on the Microsoft Store but to no avail, it doesn't install and also crashes Microsoft Store. So, what did I do to fix the problem? I recently solved the issue myself and realized that other people experienced the same problem with no solutions. Don't worry I'm here to help!

Solution #1
1. Open settings.

2. Navigate to "installed apps" then locate Microsoft Store in the shown list.

3. Press the 3 dots and press "Advanced options".

4. Scroll down and press repair.

5. If Step 4 doesn't work try to reset it.

Solution #2
1. Open "Services" by searching it in the search bar.

2. Locate "Microsoft Store Install Service".

3. Restart it by right-clicking and pressing restart.

4. Reopen the Microsoft Store and try to install Minecraft again.

If none of these solutions work for you I would advise reaching out to the Microsoft staff team or making feedback about bug on Windows with the Feedback App.

 

Microsoft Store Minecraft Launcher repeatedly crashes

I downloaded the Minecraft Launcher from the Microsoft Store onto my new PC, however whenever I open it, I can see the launcher update popup for a split second, and then it instantly crashes.

I have tried almost every fix online, yet I can't seem to solve the problem.

I'm running the latest version of Windows 11, and have the latest version of Java installed as well, and my graphics drivers are up to date (RTX 3060 - 531.79).

IMPORTANT INFO: I have downloaded and installed Lunar Client, and for some reason that works perfectly fine - I can launch and play Minecraft fine. However, the Minecraft Launcher doesn't (I do need that launcher, I can't just play on Lunar).

How do I fix this?

ps. Please help I've been trying for 3 days