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Common problemMinecraftWindows PC
Minecraft Launcher crashes or freezes
Damaged launcher install or Store cache
On Windows the launcher can crash, freeze or say the app can't open. It relies on the Microsoft Store and Xbox services, so a damaged install or a bad Store cache can stop it.
Fix it
How to fix it
Run the Gaming Services Repair Tool from Xbox.
Repair the Minecraft Launcher from the Windows app settings.
Back up your worlds, uninstall the launcher and install it again from the download page.
Reset the Microsoft Store cache.
From Minecraft's help pages: help.minecraft.net, in our words. Checked on 11 November 2026. If the steps do not help, Minecraft's own support is the next stop.
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