Minecraft Launcher Thinks I'm Not Connected To Internet

Sign in to the Minecraft Launcher, Microsoft Store, and Xbox app with the same Microsoft account, then repair the Xbox/Store components that provide the launcher’s Windows sign-in flow.^1^

Since restarting and deleting the launcher’s AppData files did not help, do not repeat those steps.

Repair the Store/Xbox sign-in path

1. Synchronize the Windows clock
   • Open Start → Settings → Time & Language → Date & time.
   • Enable Set time automatically and Set time zone automatically.
   • Select Sync now, if shown.
   Incorrect time or time-zone settings can interfere with Microsoft sign-in.^2^
2. Check the Microsoft Store account
   • Open Microsoft Store and select the account/profile icon.
   • Sign in with the Microsoft account that owns Minecraft.
   • Open the Xbox app and sign in with that same account.
   • If Xbox requests components such as Xbox Identity Provider or other gaming dependencies, allow them to install.^1^
3. Clear the Microsoft Store cache
   • Press Windows+R.
   • Enter wsreset.exe and select OK.
   • A blank Command Prompt window should appear briefly and Microsoft Store should then open automatically.^3^
   • Sign in to the Store again, then test the Xbox app before reopening Minecraft Launcher.
4. Repair, then reset, the affected apps
   • Open Start → Settings → Apps → Apps & features.
   • Select Xbox → Advanced options → Repair.
   • Test Xbox sign-in. If it still fails, return to that page and select Reset.
   • Repeat for Microsoft Store and Minecraft Launcher, where those options are available.
   Repair attempts to preserve app data; Reset restores the app to its defaults and may remove its local data.^4^
5. Open Microsoft Store → See more (…) → Downloads and updates → Get updates. Install available updates for Microsoft Store, Xbox, Gaming Services, and Minecraft Launcher.^5^

If Xbox sign-in still reports no Internet

1. Temporarily disable any VPN or manually configured proxy. For the proxy, check Settings → Network & Internet → Proxy.
2. Open Settings → Gaming → Xbox Networking.
3. Let the check complete. If Server connectivity is shown as Blocked, use the Xbox network/Teredo troubleshooting steps.^6^

If Xbox Networking is not blocked but Microsoft Store and Xbox both still fail, reset the network stack. Open Command Prompt as administrator, then run:

netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig /flushdns

Restart afterward—the restart is required to apply these new network-stack changes, rather than repeating the restart you already tried. Microsoft documents these commands in this order for Windows connectivity problems.^7^

Last diagnostic

If Microsoft Store and Xbox sign-in both fail, but browser sign-in works, test a new local Windows profile:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Other users → Add account.
2. Choose I don’t have this person’s sign-in information → Add a user without a Microsoft account.
3. Sign into that Windows profile and test Microsoft Store/Xbox sign-in.

If it works there, the original profile’s Windows authentication state is damaged; moving to the new profile is the practical fix. If it also fails there, the problem is system-wide and requires Windows repair or Microsoft Support rather than another Minecraft reinstall.^8^

Also note that free Windows 10 updates and technical support ended on October 14, 2025; moving to Windows 11 is recommended if the PC supports it.^2^

References

1. Troubleshooting Can’t Connect to Minecraft Services Error After Sign in ...
2. [Windows 10](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/experience/personalization/set-time-date-and-time-zone-settings-in-windows)
3. I can't find or install an app from Microsoft Store | Microsoft Support
4. [Windows 10](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/apps/repair-apps-and-programs-in-windows#summary)
5. [Windows 10](https://support.microsoft.com/accounts-billing/fix-problems-with-apps-from-microsoft-store)
6. XBOX network server connectivity on Windows is blocked
7. [Windows 10](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/experience/connectivity-networking/fix-wi-fi-connection-issues-in-windows#run-the-network-troubleshooter)
8. Microsoft Store/Xbox sign-in fails with 0x800704cf despite working internet - Microsoft Q&A