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A New Launcher Update is Ready: How to Repair Minecraft
Repair the launcher or clear existing files
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Updated onMay 20, 2024
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Minecraft is one of the most popular online games available on multiple platforms. However, recently some users have reported that their launcher reads,A new launcher update is ready. Restart the launcher to use the latest version.
If the Minecraft launcher update is taking forever or you keep seeing the error, the following section list some quick solutions that will help.
How do I fix my Minecraft Launcher update?
1. Check your Minecraft Launcher version
If you are still running the older launcher, you may want to update it to the latest version. The old Java-based launcher does not support many of the new features.
Make sure you download Minecraft launcher version 2.0 and above. You can download the latest launch fromminecraft.net.
Although the update should not remove any of your Minecraft data, it is a good idea to take a backup of your data beforehand. Once you have the latest launcher installed, check again, and Minecraft should update itself without any errors.
2. Delete old Minecraft files
If you are trying to install Minecraft or reinstall it, it is possible that the old installation folders are creating issues with the installation or update.
So, clear any existing files and check whether theA new launcher update is ready. Restart the launcher to use the latest versionMinecraft launcher error is fixed.
3. Launch Minecraft Launcher manually
If the issue persists, as a workaround, you can try to launch the Minecraft launcher directly from the installation directory.
4. Repair Minecraft Launcher
If you are unable to update the Minecraft native launcher in Windows 10, try running the troubleshooter to fix theA new launcher update is ready. Restart the launcher to use the latest versionerror. This should repair the Minecraft launcher.
This can also help with theerror 0x87e00009when the launcher fails to start.
Before you leave, find out how toboost Minecraft’s performanceon Windows.
Tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.
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Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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