The "unable to update the Minecraft native launcher" issue usually occurs when updating your Minecraft or playing the game. What is the problem? What is the solution? Read the MiniTool post to learn more about troubleshooting.

Possible causes for the Minecraft Native Launcher Error 1 Repair the Minecraft Game Solution 2. Download a Minecraft Client from Minecraft.net


Solution 3. Solution 3.


Solution 4. Add the Minecraft Game to the Exception List of Your Antivirus Program


Possible causes for the Minecraft native launcher error

The "unable to update the Minecraft native launcher" error will prevent you from installing the latest Minecraft updates via the Minecraft launcher. What is the cause of this error? According to the report there are 2 main factors that can lead to the error.

Users complain that the new native launcher makes it difficult to install updates. This is because a bug in the launcher prevents it from downloading the files. Antivirus programs: Antivirus programs also prevent the launcher from installing the update. You can temporarily disable it or add the Minecraft application to the exceptions list.

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Solution 1. Repair the Minecraft Game

The first and simplest method is to repair the Minecraft game via Programs and Features (App and Features). This tool can help you fix some corrupted and broken files. Here's how you can do it:

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Step 2. In the list of programs and features, right-click the Minecraft Launcher and select Repair.
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Step 3. Step 3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the repair process. After the repair is complete, you can install the update and verify that the Minecraft native launcher is working correctly.

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Solution 2. Solution 2.

In addition to downloading the update files via Minecraft launcher, you can also manually download the Minecraft.exe update file from the client website.

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Step 3. Download the minecraft.exe from this page and run this file to see if the "unable to update Minecraft native launcher" issue is resolved or not.

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Solution 3. Solution 3.

If the above fails to resolve your problem, you can manually delete all Minecraft-related files. Here's a quick guide.

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Step 2. Navigate to the Minecraft folder and press the Delete key to delete the old folder.

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Solution 4. Solution 4.

As mentioned above, the antivirus also may prevent the native launcher from installing. So, you can add the Minecraft game to the exception list or disable it temporarily. This operation may vary depending upon the antivirus program you are using.

Refer to the below quick guide.

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Step 3. In the Exceptions window, click Add Exception and select the Minecraft folder to the exception list.

After that, you can check if the Minecraft launcher not working still persists. You can also temporarily disable antivirus while you update or play Minecraft.