If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your MinecraftLauncher.exe issue. These troubleshooting steps must be performed in the recommended order.
Step 1: Restore your PC to the most current restore point, "snapshot", and/or backup image before an error occurred.
To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista 7, 8 and 10):
1. Hit the Windows Start button 2. More Start button 2. 3. In the search results, find and click System Restore. 4. Please enter the administrator password (if appropriate or prompted). 5. Follow the steps of the System Restore Wizard to choose the appropriate restore point. 6. Restore your PC from the backup image.
If the Step 1 fails to resolve the MinecraftLauncher.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.
Step 2: If recently installed Minecraft (or related software) Uninstall and try reinstalling Minecraft software.
You can remove Minecraft software by following these steps (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10):
1. Hit the Windows Start button 2. Type "Uninstall" in the search box and press "ENTER". 3. In the results of your search, locate and click "Add or Remove Programs" 4. Find the entry for Minecraft 1.13.2 and click "Uninstall" 5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.
After the software has been removed completely, restart your computer and reinstall Minecraft software.
If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.
Minecraft 1.13.2
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Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.
When the first two steps haven't resolved the issue, it might be an ideal idea to install Windows Update. Many MinecraftLauncher.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these simple steps:
1. Click the Windows Start button 2. Type "Update" in the search box and press "ENTER". 3. In the Windows Update dialog box In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button based on your Windows version) 4. Click "Install Updates" if updates are available. 5. Once the update has finished, restart your PC.
If Windows Update failed to resolve the MinecraftLauncher.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Be aware that this last step is only recommended for advanced PC users only.