Minecraft Worlds Folder is Missing

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Minecraft Worlds Folder is Missing

emaanescense 0

I followed the steps to backup my minecraft worlds so that I could uninstall and reinstall Minecraft Launcher because it wasn't working. I did everything, copied everything from com.mojang and followed the steps completely, with my heart racing I unistalled Minecraft and deleted everything, and now going back to my backup folder, I realize, THERE'S NO MINECRAFT WORLDS FOLDER. Where the freek is it?!!?! I figured it was embedded within something else so I didn't pay much mind to it but... now I'm regretting it.

Where is the damn folder, and why isn't it there? Is it too late for me?

Attached is a screenshot of what I backed up.

Screenshot 2026-03-11 141329

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Hendrix-V 13,185 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi emaanescense,

I understand how stressful this situation can feel, especially after carefully following backup steps.

Based on what you shared, your backup does include important Minecraft data (such as resource packs, skins, and templates). However, Minecraft Bedrock on Windows stores game worlds in a different location than those folders, which is why you’re not seeing a minecraftWorlds folder in your backup.

On recent versions of Minecraft Bedrock for Windows 11, world save files are stored separately from the main com.mojang folder. As a result, backing up only that folder may not include your worlds, even though other game content is present.

Your worlds may still be safely stored on your PC. Please try the following checking steps:

Press Windows + R
Type %appdata% and press Enter
Open Minecraft Bedrock
Go to Users > open the folder with a long number
Navigate to: games > com.mojang > minecraftWorlds
If you see folders with random letters and numbers, those are your worlds.

If you don’t see them there

Check the Recycle Bin in case the folder was removed recently.
If you use File History or system backups, review previous versions of the AppData folder.
If the worlds were synced to another device or service (such as cloud or console), they may still be accessible from there.

I hope these steps help you reconnect with your saved worlds. Let me know if you need further assistance, feel free to ask me by clicking "Add Comment" or "Add Answer" if you cannot add comment so your response will be visible. Thanks for your effort.

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Hendrix-V 13,185 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-03-13T06:33:09.7266667+00:00

Hi,

I just wanted to follow up and check if the information I provided was helpful. If you have any further questions or updates regarding this issue, please feel free to let me know in the Comments section. I'd be happy to assist you.
emaanescense 0 Reputation points

2026-03-13T06:57:11.8966667+00:00

Hey, thanks for the response. I’ll try this out and see if it works - in the morning!
emaanescense 0 Reputation points

2026-03-13T16:05:48.28+00:00

I did find this folder and it indeed contains Minecraft worlds, but they are the NEW worlds that I created AFTER the uninstall. Everything prior has been deleted and flushed. The folder does not have any previous versions.

Is there any hope left?
Hendrix-V 13,185 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-03-14T04:23:14.31+00:00
Hi emaanescense,

Based on what you’ve described, the original worlds were removed during the uninstall and are no longer present on the system. When Minecraft Bedrock is uninstalled, its local world data is deleted as part of the app package.

I’m really sorry, that’s a tough confirmation to reach, and I understand why you’re asking if there’s anything left to try. While recovery options are limited at this stage, the following quick checks may help confirm whether a copy exists elsewhere:

1, Cloud / device sync

If you ever played those worlds on another device (Xbox, another PC, tablet) using the same Microsoft account, check there.

Minecraft worlds do not auto‑sync by default, but some users find copies on another device they previously used.

Full‑disk backups (only if enabled before uninstall)

Check only if this was already set up:

File History

System Image Backup

Third‑party backup software

If those backups were not enabled before the uninstall, they unfortunately cannot help now.

3, File recovery software (very limited odds)

Advanced recovery tools can sometimes find deleted files only if the disk sectors haven’t been overwritten.

Since you’ve already reinstalled Minecraft and created new worlds, the chances are very low, especially on SSDs.

This is optional and should be attempted only once, to avoid further overwriting.

I know this is not the outcome you were hoping for, and losing worlds, especially long‑term ones, can be genuinely upsetting. You did the right thing by checking every valid location, and your conclusion is based on solid evidence.
emaanescense 0 Reputation points

2026-03-15T04:29:54.4766667+00:00

Pphphphhfghghguuhhhh. I am now in mourning. Thank you for the help, though!
Hendrix-V 13,185 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-03-15T05:19:43.8466667+00:00

Hi emaanescense,

I understand your frustration. And I hope the insights shared in the forum help address your concerns effectively. Your acknowledgment helps others facing similar situations find useful references and contributes to building a stronger community.

If there is anything else I can assist you with, please feel free to let me know in the Comments section.
Guilherme Perluxo de Gouvêa 0 Reputation points

2026-04-01T23:23:03.18+00:00

yo @emaanescense fella, where exactly did u found the paste? i have the same issue, my minecraftWorlds paste does not exist in com.mojang... where did u found it?
Hendrix-V 13,185 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-04-02T00:00:47.8533333+00:00
Hi Guilherme Perluxo de Gouvêa,

You can check for your Minecraft Saved Worlds by following these steps:

Press Windows + R

Type %appdata% and press Enter

Open Minecraft Bedrock

Go to Users > open the folder with a long number

Navigate to games > com.mojang > minecraftWorlds

If you see folders with random letters and numbers, those are your worlds.

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