How to fix Minecraft error 0x803f8001 in Windows 11

Minecraft is still one of the most beloved games of 2021 and we are sure that it will retain this title for years to come. New players jump into this square world every day. But some of them are unable to join the fun due to the Minecraft error 0x803f8001, the Minecraft player is currently not available in your account. Minecraft launcher is the installer used to install Minecraft on your computer and without it working properly, you cannot install or access Minecraft. We are here to save you! Today, we will explore ways to fix Minecraft error 0x803f8001 in Windows 11.

How to fix Minecraft error 0x803f8001 in Windows 11

Minecraft recently achieved one trillion views on Youtube and is still ongoing. It is a role-playing adventure game. You can build literally anything on Minecraft. In this article, we will discuss how to fix Minecraft Launcher Not Available error. Before reviewing the solutions, tell us the reasons behind the Minecraft error 0x803f8001 in Windows 11.

Reasons Behind Minecraft's Error 0x803f8001

This error has been reported when gamers try to install the Minecraft player from the Microsoft Store and thus force them to look for other sources. Hence, common causes of such errors can be:

An outdated Windows operating system.

The game or server is not available in your region.

The problem of incompatibility with the Minecraft launcher.

Problems with the Microsoft Store app.

First method:

Reset the Microsoft Store cache

Here are the steps to reset the Microsoft Store cache to fix the error 0x803f8001 Minecraft Launcher not working on Windows 11:

1. Launch the Run dialog box by pressing Windows + R keys together.

2. Type wsreset.exe and click OK to reset the Microsoft Store cache.

3. Finally, restart your computer and try the download again.

Method Two: Change Your Region to the United States

Minecraft may be unavailable for a specific region. Therefore, you should change your region to the US where it is definitely available and works error-free:

1. Open the Settings app by pressing Windows + I keys together.

2. Click the Time and Language button in the left pane and select the language and region in the left pane.

3. Here, scroll down to the Region section.

4. Select United States from the Country or Region drop-down list.

5. Restart your computer. Then download and install Minecraft.

Note: You can always return to your default region after installing Minecraft Launcher.

The third way:

Install the older version of Minecraft Launcher

1. Go to the Minecraft website.

2. CLICK DOWNLOAD FOR WINDOWS 7/8 UNDER THE "NEED DIFFERENT FLAVOR" SECTION, AS SHOWN.

3. Save the .exe file. Using the Save As dialog box in the directory that you want.

4. Open File Explorer by pressing Windows + E keys together.

5. Navigate to the location where you saved the executable file. Double-click on it to launch it, as shown.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Minecraft Launcher for Windows 7/8.

7. Start the game and enjoy playing with your friends.

Fourth method:

Run the compatibility troubleshooter

If you encounter the Minecraft 0x803f8001 error in Windows 11 again, run the Program Compatibility troubleshooter as follows:

1. Right click the Minecraft setup file and select Troubleshoot compatibility in the old context menu, as shown below.

Note: If you can't find the game files, read Where does the Microsoft Store install games?

2. In the Program Compatibility troubleshooter wizard, click Troubleshooting program, as shown.

3. Check the box for the program works in previous versions of Windows but will not install or run now, and then click "Next".

4. Click Windows 8 from the list of older Windows versions and click "Next".

5. Click the Test the program button... on the next screen, as shown.

6. Continue clicking "Yes", save these settings for the highlighted program option.

7a. Finally, click Close once the problem is fixed.

7b. If not, test the program by selecting different versions of Windows in step 5 .

Fifth way:

Windows Update

If none of the above methods can fix the error 0x803f8001 Minecraft Launcher problem not working, you can try updating your Windows 11 as below screenshot shown:

1. Press Windows + I keys together to open the Settings apps.

2. Click Windows Update in the left pane and select Check for updates.

3. If there is any update available, click on the Download and Install option, highlighted highlighted.

4a. Wait for Windows to download and install updates. Then restart your computer.

4b. If updates are not available, try the following solution.

Method 6:

Run a full system scan

Another reason that causes the Minecraft Error error 0x803f8001 on Windows 11 is malware. So, to fix this error, perform a full system scan using the built-in Windows security tools as follows:

1. Click on the search icon and type Windows Security. Click Open as shown.