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Why will Minecraft not update to Version 1.16.100?

Anonymous
2020-11-22T20:25:02+00:00

I have three computers.  One for me and one for each of my two sons.

We like to play Minecraft all together via LAN.

Recently, my computer updated to version 1.16.100 and the other two computer did not.  They are stuck at version 1.16.40.

Now when we try and connect to play together, we get this message:

"Could not connect: Outdated Server"

I am assuming that all the versions need to be the same, but why are the two other computers not updating?

This was purchased from the Windows Store.

When I go into the store, there are no updates available.

When I select to "Install on my devices", nothing happens?

I know that older devices are starting to not be supported,  see: This Link 

All computers meet the "minimum system requirements" as listed

How can I update all my computers to make sure that we can all still play together.

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-11-29T00:41:19+00:00

    I am glad to know others are having the same issue.

    It seems that the 1.16.100 update is a bit more resource intensive, and they are limiting support for older hardware.

    Here is what the actual requirements are:

    Minecraft for Windows 10 

    Minimum Requirements 

    OS: Windows 10 version 17134.0 or higher
    ARCHITECTURE: ARM, x64, x86
    RAM: 4 GB
    CPU: Intel Celeron J4105 AMD FX-4100
    VIDEO CARD: Intel HD Graphics 4000 AMD Radeon R5
    DIRECTX: DirectX12FL11

    Recommended Requirements 

    OS: Windows 10 version 17134.0 or higher
    ARCHITECTURE: ARM, x64, x86
    RAM: 8 GB
    CPU: Intel i7-6500U AMD A8-6600K
    GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 940M AMD Radeon HD 8570D

    For reference, here are the specs of my computer that wont update past 1.16.40:

    This was an old computer I dusted off for my son to play on, so its nothing special.

    Intel Core i3 CPU 540 @ 3.07 Ghz

    4GB RAM

    Windows 10 Pro Build 18363.1198

    It has integrated Intel HD graphics, but not 4000.  I am thinking this is the issue.

    Either way, I think I will get a dedicated graphics card and some more RAM and see if that fixes it.

    Any suggestions are appreciated.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-11-26T03:45:07+00:00

    I have the IDENTICAL problem on my 3 computers in the home.  I have two children 7 and 9 that play via LAN on worlds I host for them.

    My machine updated to 1.16.100 automatically, theirs both stuck at 1.16.40.

    I ran troubleshooters on all 3 machines. No good.

    I reset EVERYTHING in the settings, in game.  No good.

    I reset the apps via MS Store (not update, not uninstall) No good.

    I reset the MS Store itself, No good.

    I ran the WSRESET via admin/powershell No Good.

    ran a few other powershell scripts noted on majorgeeks, no good.

    I UNINSTALLED the games 100% off the 2 "outdated" machines, went to reinstall, no good. ... (0x803fb005 errors)

    Tried to force install them from the main working host machine... no good.

    Tried to install them independently on the machines directly, the install button is greyed out with a mouse cursor with a "error" icon.

    Tried logging out of the windows store and accounts 100% then restarting, then logging everything back in, no good.  Same errors.

    Now I can't even get them to LAUNCH the game and play solo since all the files, data, worlds, history, everything is deleted on both of the 2 children's machines.

    WSRESET ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT FIX THIS PROBLEM.  PLEASE DO NOT RECCOMEND THIS AS A SOLUTION.

    My children are going through minecrack withdrawls now and I'm losing more hair... help!

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-11-28T16:15:11+00:00

    Thank you for the warning, because we are experiencing the EXACT same problem here, and my brother is unable to play with his friend anymore, whose version was just updated.

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-12-05T06:35:21+00:00

    Thank you so much for your help! My son is in tears because he cannot play with his dad now that dad got a new computer for Christmas.  I have literally spent 6 hours trying to get the PC to work and now I know nothing will work.

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  5. Caio G 11,920 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2020-11-22T20:42:27+00:00

    Hi, ZachKayla!

    My name is Caio. I'm an Independent Advisor (and also a gamer) and I'll be glad to help you today.

    Considering that your other 2 PCs meet the minimum requirements, let's try to repair MS Store on them. So, do the following steps on each PC where you can't update Minecraft:

    > Press Windows key + R

    > On the window that pops up, type wsreset.exe and press Enter

    I hope this helps you! Please let me know if I can assist you more.

    Best regards,

    Caio G.

    Independent Advisor

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