Windows 10: My Minecraft Launcher Won't Open and Keeps Freezing

I can't get the Minecraft launcher to work. I've downloaded it this morning but when I try to open it it starts updating and the progress bar freezes. Then when I try to close the window or cancel it it just stays on my screen until I turn my computer off. I've tried restarting my computer, I've tried going in settings and repairing and resetting the app, I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling it, and I've tried to download it from the Microsoft store and the Xbox app. I've also tried downloading it from the minecraft.net website and it wont open and says my computer can't run 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

 

new minecraft launcher windows store

Hi Mario. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

Try these fixes for can't install Minecraft or Launcher won't open:

https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/36...

Minecraft Launcher Won't Open? Here's how to fix (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially avoid Restoro and Reimage ads)

https://www.technewstoday.com/minecraft-launche...

https://gameinpost.com/minecraft-windows-10-won...

https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/requests/new

https://www.techsupportall.com/minecraft-launch...





Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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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?