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Common problemMinecraftWindows PC
Minecraft Launcher stuck on updating
Launcher or Store update stalls
Launcher updates normally install by themselves when you open it. When the update hangs, the launcher app, the Microsoft Store or Xbox gaming services may need a repair.
How to fix it
Search for Minecraft Launcher in the Start menu, right-click it and open App Settings.
Select Repair, then open the launcher again.
If it still hangs, go back to App Settings and select Reset.
Press Windows key + R, type WSReset and select OK to reset the Microsoft Store.
Run the Gaming Services Repair Tool.
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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