Despite it getting frequent updates, users experience an error message whenever they try to launch the launcher. This error was quite widespread and Minecraft launched a quick update to solve the problem. However, despite the updated being rolled out, the problem still persisted in many computers. Here are some of the workarounds you can try.
Solution 1: Running Minecraft as an Administrator
The simplest workaround which works for the majority of the cases is running the launcher with administrative privileges. This highlights the fact that the operating system blocks some of Minecraft’s actions when it does not have complete autonomy to perform them. We can try the latter and see if this fixes the problem for us.
Solution 2: Downloading new launcher
Another workaround we can try before resorting to more technical methods is downloading a new launcher using the text file Nativelog.txt. Nativelog.txt is a log file created by your Minecraft launcher and is present in the directory where your launcher is. This text file is often created at your Desktop.
Note: You will have to copy the launcher to the main directory where Minecraft is installed and replace the already existing launcher. When prompted, press Yes to confirm the replacement.
Solution 3: Renaming the ‘temp’ file
If you are unable to find the string mentioned in solution 2 or the download of the new launcher doesn’t start, we can force the computer to download the launcher by renaming the temp file and using it to launch Minecraft. It is a bit of a hassle but it works for many cases. This will prompt it to start the download steps and after some time, it will automatically open. Do note that we are changing the extension of the file from ‘tmp’ to ‘exe’. Follow these steps if you are unable to do so:
Tip: If all the above method doesn’t work, make sure that you have the latest patch/version of the game installed on your computer. Minecraft tends to release updates whenever a problem like this occurs.
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