Windows 10: Minecraft Java installation error: This app can't open on your pc The storage device might...

My friend, who we'll call bars, has been trying to use the minecraft installer but every time he opens he gets the message " This app can't open on your pc The storage device might be missing or disconnected". He's updated his computer, tried troubleshooting the installer, and has re-installed the installer itself. Neither of us have any clue on what's going as I never encountered this problem and would like some assistance.

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Minecraft installation on PC

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand the concern as you are unable to install Minecraft on your PC.
In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

• What is the Version and Build of Windows 10 installed on the PC? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
• What is the make and model of the PC?
• How are you installing the Minecraft game? (Microsoft Store/online)
• Did you purchase Minecraft Java edition or Windows edition?
• Are you getting any error message, while installing the game?
  

Meanwhile, we would suggest you to perform try these steps and check, if you are installing Minecraft Windows edition.

Step 1:
Reset the Windows Store Cache

Press the Windows Logo Key + R to open the
Run dialog box, type wsreset.exe, and then select OK.

Note:
A blank Command Prompt window will open, and after about ten seconds the window will close and Microsoft Store will open automatically.

Step 2:
Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter

Select the Start button, and then select Settings>Update & Security
> Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters, and then from the list select Windows Store apps > Run
the troubleshooter.

Please refer this article for additional information:

Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store

Let us know the results. If the issue persists, we will certainly assist you further.

Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

java error trying to minecraft


I don't know what your error means, and I don't play Minecraft. However, I do know a bit about Java and Android apps development (which uses Java quite a bit). Some Windows softwares that require Java are 32 bit themselves and need the 32 bit version of Java, likewise for x64 softwares. This isn't always the case though. It is possible that MC is 32 bit (like most Windows games) and need the corresponding 32 bit Java version. Try removing/uninstalling Java entirely, then reinstall both the 32 bit/x86 and x64 versions (better to have all your bases covered).

 

Install Minecraft Java Edition

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



Seems that you are trying to install Minecraft java edition on a Windows 10 PC. Yes, you can install Minecraft Java edition on the Windows 10 PC provided you need
to use the same Email account you used at the time of purchase.



Please note that a Minecraft purchase is tied to your account (email address) and not a device. As such, you
can download and install Minecraft: Java Edition on as many computers as you want. To log in, use your email address and password (or username and password if you have an older account)



You may also refer this article for additional information:
How do I install Minecraft:
Java Edition



Hope it helps.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator