error code 0X80070005 when installing Minecraft back onto my PC

Addison Kocsis 0 Reputation points
2026-06-19T06:01:49.7466667+00:00

Windows 11

Dell G15 Ryzen Edition

McAfee Antivirus

I'm trying to re-install Minecraft, and I have tried multiple times and it's just giving me the same error code "0X80070005" please help.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store
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  1. Alvise Cervellati 5,390 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-06-19T06:41:34.2366667+00:00

    Hi Addison, Welcome in Community

    Follow these steps:

    1. Open the Start menu and search for Settings.
    2. Navigate to Apps > Apps & features.
    3. Locate Minecraft Launcher, click on it, and select Uninstall.
    4. Open File Explorer and go to C:\Users[Your Username]\AppData\Roaming.
    5. Delete the .minecraft folder.
    6. Restart your PC.
    7. Now reset the Store by pressing Windows logo key + R and type wsreset.exe
    8. Reinstall the Minecraft Launcher from the Microsoft Store or Xbox app

    Let me know how it goes

    Elvis

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  2. AI answer

    2026-06-19T06:02:00.07+00:00

    Error 0x80070005 indicates an access/permissions problem when installing or updating an app from Microsoft Store (in this case, Minecraft). Use these steps on Windows 11:

    1. Run Microsoft Store/Xbox app as administrator
      • Select Start, type Microsoft Store (and also Xbox if using it).
      • Right‑click each app and select Run as administrator.
      • Try installing Minecraft again.
    2. Check Windows Update service
      1. Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
      2. In Services, find Windows Update.
      3. If the status is not Running, right‑click Windows Update and select Start.
      4. Close Services and retry the install.
    3. Temporarily disable McAfee antivirus and retry
      1. Open the McAfee app from Start.
      2. In its Settings/Protection area, look for an option to disable or pause real‑time protection or firewall.
      3. Choose a short duration (for example, 10 minutes or 1 hour).
      4. With protection temporarily disabled, try installing Minecraft again from Microsoft Store/Xbox app.
      5. Re‑enable McAfee as soon as the test is complete.

    If the installation works only when McAfee is disabled, configure McAfee to allow Microsoft Store/Xbox and Minecraft traffic, or contact McAfee support for help creating the appropriate exclusions.

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