Why does my Minecraft Launcher say incompatible with launcher?

Unfortunately, with multiple versions of Minecraft available on different OS and from different sources, like Mojang’s website and the Microsoft Store, there will eventually be some issues.

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How to fix Minecraft Bedrock Edition’s incompatible with launcher error
End the process in the task manager
Run as administrator
Remove any mods
Reinstall the launcher from the Windows store
Why won't Minecraft install with the new launcher?
Why can't I use Minecraft Launcher?
Why is Minecraft not compatible with my PC?
Why is my Minecraft Java launcher installer not working?

There are issues. Many people have been reporting that their game launcher will not let them play the Bedrock Edition of the game, as the play button is grayed out and says “incompatible with launcher.”

How to fix Minecraft Bedrock Edition’s incompatible with launcher error

End the process in the task manager

The Minecraft Launcher found in task manager (Image via task manager) moThe results of the Microsoft Store after searching for Minecraft (Image via Windows store)

The first thing players can do is enter task manager. This can be done by pressing control, alt, and delete simultaneously, selecting the task manager from the list, or right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting task manager from there.

Once in task manager, players should find the game’s process in the list, select it, and hit the end process button. This should work for the launcher to fully close and allow for a clean restart of the launcher. Then players should try to relaunch the launcher and see if the issue is still occurring.

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Run as administrator

If a fresh restart does not fix the issue, there are other potential solutions. First, the player should close the launcher. Then, they should right-click on the launcher’s icon or shortcut and select run as administrator. Click on any buttons needed for permissions until the launcher launches. This should give the launcher extra permission and should help it run properly.

Remove any mods

While it is unlikely that mods in the mods folder will impact the game’s ability to launch properly, players should still try making a backup of their mods folder before emptying the folder in their game’s installation folder.

This should remove any issues with the mod files working with the base game’s files and allow the game to launch properly.

Reinstall the launcher from the Windows store

The best way to resolve the issue is to uninstall the launcher and get a fresh version. This can be done by using the Windows search function to search for add or remove programs. This will show a player a full list of programs installed on their computer. Find the game on this list and uninstall it.

Then use the same search bar to search for the Microsoft store. Once in the Microsoft store, players should search for the Minecraft launcher and allow it to reinstall. Once the launcher has been reinstalled, players should launch the launcher and log in to the Microsoft account associated with the game when prompted.

Once they have logged back in, they should be able to launch the game. If a fresh install of the launch does not work to fix the incompatibility issue, players should reach out to Mojang, as all of the potential troubleshooting steps have been attempted.

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I have this realms subscription that I just got a few hours ago and I got it with the intention of all my friends joining in it. It's a bedrock server, and some of my friends have the Java edition, but the windows edition says the incompatible error. I've seen a lot of "FiXeS" just say to install an old launcher, but the problem with that is those older launchers can't connect to realms, so that won't help us.

Is there a way to make windows Minecraft playable so that they can enter realms? I've been looking for hours now and can't find a single fix

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With so many various versions of Minecraft on different platforms, you can expect difficulties to pop up every now and then. For PC users, you have the Java and Bedrock Editions that both work together in the Minecraft Launcher. However, some users have run into an issue with the Bedrock for Windows version won’t launch because it is “incompatible with the launcher.” Here is how to fix that error.

If you have started up the Minecraft Launcher and cannot get the Minecraft Bedrock for Windows to work, we first recommend restarting the application. Start by pressing Ctrl, Shift, and Esc to open up your Task Manager. Find the Minecraft Launcher and click “End Task.” This will fully shut down just the application. Next, start it again and give it a try. If that doesn’t work, try rebooting your PC.

If restarting everything doesn’t work, you will likely have to uninstall and reinstall the Minecraft Launcher. Type Add or remove programs in the Windows search bar and find the Minecraft Launcher to uninstall. You can reinstall the program through the Windows Store, Mojang website, or Xbox Game Pass app. Unfortunately, this will require you to reinstall the Bedrock Edition as well. Luckily, none of these files are that large, so the process shouldn’t take long.

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Once everything has been re-added to your PC, you should be able to start up the Launcher and access the Bedrock Edition like normal. If you are running into this issue regularly, we recommend getting in contact with Minecraft Support to figure out what could be causing the issue.

Why won't Minecraft install with the new launcher?

First off, try uninstalling and reinstalling the Launcher, and if that doesn't work, do the same with the game you're trying to play. From there, try resetting the Microsoft Store using the following steps: Reset the Store: Press the Windows key and the R key simultaneously.

Why can't I use Minecraft Launcher?

Delete Launcher Profiles The Minecraft launcher, like every other application out there, saves its profiles on your system that are loaded whenever you open up the launcher. If this profile file is corrupted, it can cause the launcher to not start up at all.

Why is Minecraft not compatible with my PC?

The version is the problem here - minecraft requires at least 1903. You appear to be running a very old build of Windows that is out of service since 2 years. The fastest way to get the upgrade is through Media creation tool or ISO file.

Why is my Minecraft Java launcher installer not working?

Firewalls and antivirus programs can sometimes cause trouble during installation. If you're having trouble installing Minecraft, you may want to temporarily disable these types of programs and then reinstall the game.