Therefore, they can’t play the game because Minecraft keeps crashing in Windows 11. For others, that game might not start at all on the latest desktop platform. Either way, players can’t enjoy Minecraft when it keeps crashing or doesn’t launch. This happened to Windows 10 users who said that Minecraft cannot open/launch and it seems to happen to users of the latest OS too.

Why won’t Minecraft work on my PC?

There are numerous potential reasons why Minecraft won’t work on your PC. Assuming the computer meets the game’s minimum system requirements, which aren’t particularly high, these are some of the more likely causes for the game not working:

Conflicting programs: Various third-party antivirus utilities and other software are known to conflict with Minecraft Outdated or faulty graphics card driver: Your PC’s graphics card driver could be corrupted or outmoded, which is a fairly common cause of gaming issues Restricted access permissions: The game might not work within non-admin accounts because of restricted resource access permissions Outdated Java: Minecraft: Java Edition might not work if you need to update Java on your PC; it certainly won’t work if Java isn’t installed Outdated Minecraft game version: Your Minecraft game version might be somewhat outdated

Are you among those players who need to fix Minecraft not working in Windows 11? If you are, try fixing that game with these potential resolutions.

What can I do if Minecraft is not working in Windows 11?

1. Run Minecraft as an administrator

2. Update Minecraft

You can update Minecraft with its game launcher, the MS Store app, or by reinstalling it. Our how to update Minecraft Windows 10 Edition guide provides full instructions for those alternative methods that may be applied by Windows 11 users too.

3. Reset the Minecraft game app

4. Update Java

5. Update your graphics card’s driver

If you prefer, you can update graphics card drivers with a third-party driver updater utility such as DriverFix. Note that it scans devices on your PC and lists the ones with outdated drivers. You can select to download and automatically install drivers for listed devices with the updater tool.

6. Disable third-party antivirus software

Incompatible third-party antivirus software can stop Minecraft from working. A MinecraftHopper support page lists 14 third-party antivirus and firewall utilities known to conflict with that game. That webpage also includes numerous incompatible Minecraft programs that aren’t antivirus utilities. If you’ve installed third-party antivirus software, it’s recommended that you at least disable its shield before playing Minecraft. To do so, right-click the antivirus utility’s system tray and select a disable or turn off context menu option. Choose to disable the shield for a few hours. SPONSORED If your antivirus utility is among those known to conflict with Minecraft, consider completely uninstalling it. However, try disabling its shield first to see if that makes any difference. If it does, you can keep the software installed.

7. Clean-boot Windows 11

If clean-booting Windows 11 does the trick, a third-party program or service was probably previously conflicting with Minecraft. You’ll need to identify what software that is when (or if) you restore the original boot configuration. You can restore the default boot settings by selecting Load startup items on the System Configuration window’s General tab. To re-enable all disabled services, click Enable all on the Services tab.

8. Reinstall Minecraft

The above guidelines are for reinstalling Minecraft: Java Edition. You can remove the Minecraft UWP app by uninstalling it via Apps and features in Settings. Then download Minecraft from its MS Storage page to reinstall the game.

How can I fix Minecraft BSOD errors in Windows 11?

Some users have also needed to fix a BSOD error that occurs when they try to launch Minecraft: Java Edition in Windows 11. That’s a more unique error with a special resolution. This is how you can solve Minecraft’s BSOD error: Those potential resolutions are among the most widely confirmed fixes for Minecraft not working in Windows 11. They’re not guaranteed to fix Minecraft for all players, but there’s a pretty good chance they’ll get the game working. You can get more troubleshooting guidance for Minecraft by sending a support ticket. To do so, open the Minecraft support ticket page. Then fill out the form there, and click the Submit button. We hope this article helps you solve Minecraft’s issues. Even more, check out this guide on how to update Minecraft on Windows 11. We encourage you to do so since the updating process can be a little confusing as both versions require different methods. Feel free to discuss fixing Minecraft in the comments section. Players who have discovered any alternative resolutions for fixing Minecraft not working in Windows 11 are most welcome to share them below.

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