If the Minecraft download or install button is not working for you, you are not alone. In short, many users encounter issues with Minecraft’s download button for reasons such as outdated Windows or Microsoft Store installs. Other problems that can cause errors with Minecraft downloading include broader server issues and older caches. In the case of server issues, you will need to checkif the Minecraft servers are down. But if the servers are not down, the Minecraft download button issue can be solved using a few troubleshooting steps.
To fix the Minecraft download button and installer, you must try one or two troubleshooting steps. The first is to update your Windows install on your PC. you may update Windows by clicking the Windows icon on the bottom left of your screen. After clicking the Windows icon, type update into the search bar. Doing so makes an option calledCheck For Updatesappear.
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Click Check For Updates, and on the next page, you can run a check for any updates for Windows. If the check finds a missing update, install it, and it should fix the problem of Minecraft’s download button not working. But if updating Windows has not fixed Minecraft’s download button, you need to tryupdatingandresettingthe Mircosoft store. First, try resetting the store by finding it under the Apps and features option in Windows settings. You can find Apps and features by typing it in the Window’s search bar at the bottom left of your screen.
Doing so will makeApps & featuresappear in the results. Click on Apps & features, then type “Microsoft Store” into the search bar shown above. After typing “Microsoft Store,” click on its icon when it appears and find and click theAdvanced optionsbutton. Under Advanced options, find a button that saysResetand click it. Doing so will reset the Mircosoft Store and allow you to download Minecraft using the installer and download button.
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