Minecraft will not open via launcher, only through microsoft store.

mimim2 · Jan 14, 2021

I recently bought minecraft. it came in a bundle with a few accessory packs. I downloaded the launcher, but it only allowed me to play the demo. I checked the microsoft store, and on the page of the bundle I bought (Minecraft for windows 10 starter collection)
it said my computer did not meet system requirements and I could not download it. I checked the Minecraft page (Minecraft for windows 10) and it said my computer met all system requirements and it allowed me to install it. I can now open minecraft through
the Minecraft for windows 10 page on the microsoft store, but NOT through the launcher. the launcher still says I can only play the demo version. I have verified both are using the same account. When I launch minecraft through the microsoft store, i receive
a pop up message that says I need to update my graphics driver, but my graphics driver is up to date. I need to be able to launch minecraft from the launcher. Ive tried contacting support multiple time and I even screen shared with them but it still hasnt
been resolved. I am attatching some screenshots of the problem.

here it says the computer meets the system requirements and this is where i was able to install it.

here it says my computer doesnt meet the requirements and it would not let me install from this page.

when i launch minecraft from the microsoft store i get this, despite it saying i have met the requirements and my drivers being up to date.

when i open the minecraft launcher, my only option is to play the demo. i have verified this is the same account as the one i bought the game on, and the transaction has gone through.

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soxfan014

Hello mimim2,

The Minecraft launcher you are referring to is only for the Java edition of Minecraft. The Java edition and Windows 10, are two separate games. In order to launch and play Minecraft from the launcher you are using in the last image, you must buy the Java
edition from the site, not the Windows 10 version. Minecraft Java Edition | Minecraft. Annoying I know, but when Microsoft acquired Minecraft they released
their own version of the game on their platform. Hope this helps

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Nick tom.

The problem is, I still can't open the one through the mojang launcher...

When I click "Minecraft Dungeons" through the Minecraft launcher, it still makes me open up my microsoft account... and the game was purchased through the Mojang account... So when I try that, it stills directs me to buy the game.

I'm just a bit confused as to how this works and it appears I'm not the only one...

Thanks,

TavianMatic1

If i buy Minecraft Dungeons from the Microsoft Store will it be available in the Minecraft (Java) Launcher, or will it be like Minecraft Java vs Bedrock?

HackingSpartan8

Hello, Minecraft Windows 10 edition is separate from the Java edition you play with the Minecraft launcher and will not appear on your Mojang account. To get access to Minecraft Windows 10 edition, open the Microsoft Store and search for Minecraft, or do
it through this link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/m...h=1&wa=wsignin1.0&activetab=pivot:overviewtab

You should then be able to click install

DerSkyless

Have you installed the correct version of it?

There are quite a lot of different versions of it, which could be confusing:

The Minecraft Dungeons launcher version: You need the minecraft dungeons launcher to play it. You can't use the other versions.
The Windows 10 / Microsoft Store version: You need to open the microsoft store app and download it from there. The other versions can't be used.
The Xbox One Version: Won't show the download button if you're on the computer, which can be confusing.

Minecraft will not open via launcher, only through microsoft store.