How to Fix “Unable to Update the Minecraft Native Launcher” in Windows
A very common and annoying glitch
The “Unable to update the Minecraft native launcher” error message appears when trying to install the latest Minecraft updates. After receiving the message, the update will attempt to restart or simply get stuck. So what can you do to get the update working again?
In this article, we’ll explain what causes the error message and then cover six ways you can fix it.
What Causes “Unable to Update the Minecraft Native Launcher”?
There are several potential causes for this glitch. These include:
How to Fix “Unable to Update the Minecraft Native Launcher” in Windows
Here are six methods you can use to fix this error message:
Occasionally, the Minecraft native launcher error will occur because the app doesn’t have sufficient system privileges. To launch Minecraft as administrator:
Windows has a built-in troubleshooter that can help you optimize games that aren’t downloaded from the Microsoft Store. If you use the Java Edition (downloaded from the Minecraft website), this fix may help.
To determine if your antivirus is causing the error message to appear, you can temporarily disable it and see if the update works. To do so, right-click your antivirus in theIcon Trayand select the disable option. This process will differ depending on your antivirus.
With the antivirus disabled, check if the Minecraft launcher is able to update. If it can, your antivirus software is most likely the issue. Re-enable the antivirus after Minecraft is updated to ensure that your computer is protected.
If nothing else worked, you should try a complete reinstall using the latest legitimate version of the Minecraft game from the official website. To do so:
If the launcher problem persists, you can try to download the Minecraft application separately. To do so:
Glitches, Bugs, and Errors
There’s nothing worse than an unexpected error preventing you from playing your favorite game. The “Unable to Update Minecraft Native Launcher” error is one of these unfortunately common messages. Hopefully, with this tutorial you’re able to fix the glitch and get back to mining.
Jake Harfield is an Australian freelance writer whose passion is finding out how different technologies work. He has written for several online publications, focusing on explaining what he has learned to help others with their tech problems. He’s an avid hiker and birder, and in his spare time you’ll find him in the Aussie bush listening to the birdsong.Read Jake’s Full Bio
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