How to fix Minecraft Launcher not installing via Microsoft Store and minecraft.net

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How to fix Minecraft Launcher not installing via Microsoft Store and minecraft.net

SillyGuy 0

Hello,

I cannot seem to install the Minecraft Launcher on Windows 11. It always gives me Error 0X80070005 (Access Denied.) However, I've tried everything. I've tried using Powershell, repairing Windows, making sure I was signed in, but nothing seems to work. I've tried both the Minecraft.net installer and the Microsoft Store installer, but both give me the same error. I'm extremely unsure why this is happening, thus I have come to the community in an attempt to seek help. The error doesn't seem to be profile-specific either, because I have also tried running the aforementioned methods via Administrator.

Srimanta Kumar 0 Reputation points

2026-11-02T01:10:25.9366667+00:00
Error 0x80070005 means Windows is blocking access to a file, folder, service, or Microsoft Store component that the Minecraft Launcher needs to install. Since you've already tried multiple installers, different accounts, PowerShell, and administrative privileges, the problem is likely related to Windows permissions, Store components, or security software rather than the launcher itself

Try the following advanced fixes:

Reset Microsoft Store completely - Press Win + R - Type: wsreset.exe - Let the Store reopen automatically. - Then try installing Minecraft Launcher again.

Re-register Store apps Open PowerShell as Administrator and run: Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach { Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppxManifest.xml" } Restart the computer afterward.

Check the Gaming Services package Minecraft Launcher depends on Gaming Services. Open PowerShell as Administrator: get-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingServices -allusers If present, reinstall it: get-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingServices | remove-appxpackage -allusers

Then open:

ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9MWPM2CQNLHN

Install Gaming Services and retry Minecraft Launcher.
SillyGuy 0 Reputation points

2026-11-02T22:48:59.15+00:00

Hello Srimanta Kumar,

This didn't work. I went through your steps, but it still gives me Error 0X80070005.

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Srimanta Kumar 0 Reputation points

2026-11-02T01:10:25.9366667+00:00

Error 0x80070005 means Windows is blocking access to a file, folder, service, or Microsoft Store component that the Minecraft Launcher needs to install. Since you've already tried multiple installers, different accounts, PowerShell, and administrative privileges, the problem is likely related to Windows permissions, Store components, or security software rather than the launcher itself

Try the following advanced fixes:

Reset Microsoft Store completely - Press Win + R - Type: wsreset.exe - Let the Store reopen automatically. - Then try installing Minecraft Launcher again.

Re-register Store apps Open PowerShell as Administrator and run: Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach { Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppxManifest.xml" } Restart the computer afterward.

Check the Gaming Services package Minecraft Launcher depends on Gaming Services. Open PowerShell as Administrator: get-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingServices -allusers If present, reinstall it: get-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingServices | remove-appxpackage -allusers

Then open:

ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9MWPM2CQNLHN

Install Gaming Services and retry Minecraft Launcher.
SillyGuy 0 Reputation points

2026-11-02T22:48:59.15+00:00

Hello Srimanta Kumar,

This didn't work. I went through your steps, but it still gives me Error 0X80070005.

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Clary-N 18,695 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi SillyGuy,

Thanks for explaining what you’ve already tried. You also mentioned repairing Windows, so could you clarify what kind of repair you performed? For example, did you run SFC or DISM, perform an in-place repair using installation media, use the recovery reinstall option, or reset the PC? Did it complete successfully? I’d rather confirm that first than ask you to repeat the same repair.

A few other details may help narrow this down:

Has the launcher ever worked on this PC or is this the first time you’ve tried installing it?
Did the problem begin after a Windows update, hardware change, drive replacement or moving apps to another drive?
Is Windows installed on the C: drive and are new apps also set to install there under Settings > System > Storage > Advanced storage settings > Where new content is saved?
Is there an older Minecraft Launcher, Minecraft for Windows, Xbox or Gaming Services entry still listed under Settings > Apps > Installed apps?
Which edition of Windows 11 are you using, such as Home, Pro or an N edition?
Is the date, time, time zone and region shown correctly in Windows?
How much free space is available on the Windows drive?

Please also share the Windows version and OS build shown by winver. There’s no need to repeat the diagnostic or profile tests already suggested. Once you confirm the type of Windows repair and the details above, it should be easier to decide on the next step without going over the same troubleshooting again.

SillyGuy 0 Reputation points

2026-10-31T20:18:01.8866667+00:00

Hi!

The launcher has infact worked before, however I tried updating it recently.
I'm quite unsure when the problem began, but I tried this issue on 25H2 and then updated it to 26H2.
Windows is infact installed on my C: drive, and new apps are set to install on there.
I'm using Windows Home Edition, and my date/time settings are shown correctly.
I have plenty of free space, at around 4GB. If needed, I can remove some though.
Winver says I am running OS Build 26300.9818 and Version 26H2.
And finally, I already tried sfc and dism.

I hope this is the info you were looking for, and that we can figure this out.
Clary-N 18,695 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-11-01T02:51:16.1633333+00:00

Hi SillyGuy,

Thanks, that gives me a much clearer picture. Since the problem was already happening on 25H2 and continued after updating to 26H2, I wouldn’t focus on the Windows version itself at this point. I also checked the currently documented known issues for Windows 11 26H2 and I don’t see a known issue specifically linking this version to Minecraft Launcher or Microsoft Store installations failing with 0x80070005.

One thing I would address first is the free space. Around 4 GB remaining on C: is quite low, particularly when Windows and Store apps need temporary space while downloading, updating and installing. For now, kindly try freeing up a reasonable amount of space on the C: drive, restart the PC and then try installing or updating the Minecraft Launcher again.

Since you’ve already run SFC and DISM, there’s no need to repeat those. If you still get the exact same 0x80070005 (Access Denied) error after freeing up space, let me know whether you have any third-party antivirus or security software installed.
SillyGuy 0 Reputation points

2026-11-02T00:54:12.2633333+00:00

Ok, I just freed up plenty of space–now I have about 38.5 GB. After that, I restarted my PC and tried again. However, this didn't work–same Access Denied error. At this point, I'm a bit desperate for some sort of solution. Please help!
Clary-N 18,695 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-11-03T07:58:00.3433333+00:00

Hi SillyGuy,

Thanks for the update. At this point, I’d suggest trying the built-in Windows repair option.

First, back up any important personal files, just as a precaution. Then go to Settings > System > Recovery. Under Fix problems using Windows Update, select Reinstall now.

This reinstalls your current version of Windows and repairs system files and components while keeping your apps, personal files and settings. Keep the PC connected to power and the internet during the process.

Once it finishes and the PC restarts, try installing Minecraft Launcher again and let me know if you still get 0x80070005.
Clary-N 18,695 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-11-04T11:02:39.59+00:00

Hi SillyGuy,

May I know if you have got any chance to check my answer?

I am glad to help if you have any other questions.