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Updated onMay 16, 2024

updated onMay 16, 2024

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SomeMinecraftplayers have posted on Microsoft’s forum about startup issues for that game.

These users can’t playMinecraftwhen it doesn’t launch as expected. In oneMicrosoft forum post, a user stated:

I bought Minecraft Java a while ago. Two days ago I updated my PC to the new Windows. After doing this, I can no longer open the Minecraft Java launcher. So I am not able to play.

We discuss some of the best ways to deal with this issue once and for all, so make sure to read through this guide.

How do I fix Minecraft not opening on Windows 10?

1. Update your graphic card’s driver

You can check if your graphics card’s driver needs updating withspecialized driver updating software.

These powerful tools allow you to run an in-depth scan of your computer, identify the needed driver and allow you to quickly download and install them.

2. Run Minecraft in compatibility mode (and as an administrator)

Note:If you can’t find a Launcher.jar file, apply the above resolution to yourMinecraftLauncher.exe file.

3. Delete Minecraft mods

4. Turn off third-party antivirus software

Try disabling anythird-party antivirus utilityyou have installed by right-clicking its system tray icon.

That will open a context menu for the software that will probably include a disable setting of some kind you can select to temporarily disable the antivirus utility.

Then try playingMinecraftwith your antivirus software disabled.

5. Reinstall Minecraft

Those are some of the more probable fixes for kick-starting aMinecraftgame that doesn’t launch.

Players with the MS StoreMinecraftapp can also try running the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter and resettingMS Store(with the wsreset.exe Run command).

Minecraft won’t open/launch in Windows 10/11 [Fixed Now]#

How do I fix Minecraft not opening on Windows 10?#

1. Update your graphic card’s driver#

2. Run Minecraft in compatibility mode (and as an administrator)#

3. Delete Minecraft mods#

4. Turn off third-party antivirus software#

5. Reinstall Minecraft#