trouble with microsoft store

Question

hello, my microsoft store is struggling to install minecraft launcher and minecraft bedrock as well. it worked before but now all of a sudden there was an update and it messed the whole thing up, i uninstalled and try to reinstall minecraft launcher but now microsoft store is having a hard time installing minecraft launcher.

Answer 1

Hi, good day!

Please try to download both x86 and x64 of the latest Java using the link below.

x86 - https://javadl.oracle.com/webapps/download/AutoDL?BundleId=248240_ce59cff5c23f4e2eaf4e778a117d4c5b

x64 - https://javadl.oracle.com/webapps/download/AutoDL?BundleId=248240_ce59cff5c23f4e2eaf4e778a117d4c5b

Note: If you are asked to uninstall a previous version, uninstall it.

After that, download Minecraft legacy from the link below:

https://aka.ms/minecraftClientWindows

I look forward to receiving your update and I'm willing to collaborate with you till we resolve the issue. Do keep me informed by clicking "Add comment" below.

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Answer 2

Try these steps in order to fix Microsoft Store not installing Minecraft Launcher/Bedrock:

1. Reset the Microsoft Store cache
   1. Press Windows key + R.
   2. Type wsreset.exe and select OK.
   3. A blank Command Prompt opens, then closes after ~10 seconds, and Microsoft Store reopens automatically.
   4. In Store, search for Minecraft Launcher and try installing again.
2. Make sure Windows and Microsoft Store are updated
   • On Windows 10: Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates and install any available updates.
   • Then open Microsoft Store:
     • On Windows 10: See more (⋯) > Downloads and updates > Get updates.
     • On Windows 11: Library > Get updates.
3. Run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter (Windows 10)
   1. Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
   2. From the list, select Windows Store apps > Run the troubleshooter.
4. Check common reasons an app won’t install If Minecraft still won’t install, check the following conditions:
   1. Region: The app must be available in the current country/region setting.
   2. Family settings: Microsoft family safety might block the app based on age rating.
   3. Availability: The specific app version might have been removed from Store.
   4. Compatibility: Device must be compatible; Store hides or blocks the purchase/install button if not.
   5. Restart after updates: If Windows was recently updated, restart the PC before installing.
   6. Device authorization: The PC must be signed in and added to the Microsoft account for Store apps.
5. If Store itself has issues launching or updating apps
   • Confirm Microsoft Store opens normally (if it doesn’t, follow the “Microsoft Store doesn’t open” steps: wsreset.exe, then make sure Windows is fully updated and time/region settings are correct).
   • If downloads for all Store apps are failing or stuck, follow the Microsoft Store download failure checklist:
     1. Verify Microsoft Store is registered for the user with Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.WindowsStore* in a non‑elevated PowerShell.
     2. Ensure Store isn’t disabled by policy and that required endpoints aren’t blocked by firewall/proxy.
     3. Optionally, use winget search and winget install to install Store apps.

After each major step, retry installing Minecraft Launcher and Minecraft for Windows (Bedrock) from Microsoft Store.

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