Are you getting the Minecraft error “0x80131509”?
Here is the full error message, “Make sure you are connected”.
Followed by, “Then try updating again. We cannot update Windows.”
The error message occurs when you try to install a new Minecraft launcher.
As of November 2021, many users are experiencing this issue.
In this guide you will learn how to fix Minecraft’s x80131509 error so that the launcher can be installed.
- Search “Download Minecraft Java” on Google
- Download Minecraft for Windows 7/8
- Complete installation
- Log in and play Minecraft
1. Search “Download Minecraft Java” on Google
The first step is to search for Minecraft Java downloader on Google.
The new Minecraft launcher is known to have installation issues like the “Make sure you are connected” error.
Installing the old Minecraft launcher will bypass the problems.
First, go to Google and search for “Download Minecraft Java”.
You will then see a few search results.
This includes “Minecraft Java Edition” and “Download Minecraft”.
Click on the “Download Minecraft” search result.
Do not click on the search result “Minecraft Java Edition” as you will not be able to install Minecraft there.
2. Download Minecraft for Windows 7/8
After you click “Download Minecraft”, you will arrive at Minecraft’s download page.
You can also click this link: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download to go to Minecraft’s download page if you can’t find it.
On this page, you will see a “Download for Windows 10/11” button.
You will also see other download options including “Download for Windows 7/8” and “Download for macOS”.
However, if you download Minecraft for Windows 10/11, you may still have installation issues.
Therefore, you need to download Minecraft for Windows 7/8 instead.
If you’re using Windows 10 or 11, you can still download Minecraft for Windows 7/8.
This is because Windows 7/8 Minecraft launcher still works on Windows 10/11.
Click “Download for Windows 7/8” to start downloading Minecraft for Windows 7/8.
3. Finish the installation
After you click “Download for Windows 7/8”, the Minecraft Launcher Setup Wizard will open.
Click “Next” to begin the installation process.
Click “Next” again, then “Install” to start installing the Minecraft launcher.
You may get a pop-up asking you to allow the app to make changes to your device.
If so, click “Allow” to allow the installation.
Once the installation is complete, make sure that “Start Minecraft Launcher after closing the installer” is checked.
Finally, click “Finish” to complete the installation.
4. Log in and play Minecraft
After you click “Finish”, the Minecraft launcher will start updating.
Once updated, the Minecraft launcher will open.
Now, you need to log in to your Minecraft account.
There are several sign-in options including “Microsoft” and “Mojang”.
Select the login option that you previously used to create your Minecraft account.
Enter your email address, password and click “Sign In” to log into your Minecraft account.
Finally, click “Play” to check if you can play Minecraft.
If you can launch Minecraft, that means you have successfully fixed error 0x80131509!
The new Minecraft launcher is known to have installation issues.
Therefore, downloading the old Minecraft launcher for Windows 7/8 should fix the problem.
Alternative solution
If installing the old Minecraft launcher doesn’t fix the error 0x80131509, you can try another method.
Here is a step-by-step guide to the method:
- Restart your PC, wait a while and try to install the Minecraft launcher again.
- Uninstall any other Minecraft launchers installed on your PC.
- Open the Xbox and Microsoft Store Apps in the background.
- Make sure you’re signed in with the same account on the Xbox App and Microsoft Store.
- Try reinstalling the Minecraft launcher.
Many users have reported that they were able to successfully install Minecraft launcher after logging in with the same account on Xbox App and Microsoft Store.
However, the Xbox App and Microsoft Store must run in your background.
If installing the Minecraft launcher from the Microsoft Store doesn’t work, you need to install it on the Minecraft download page instead: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download.
Instead of downloading the Windows 10/11 version of the launcher, you need to download the Windows 7/8 version.
Conclusion
If you need more help, you can submit a request here: https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/requests/new.
Make sure to select “Technical Support” as the category and “Download and Install” as the theme.
Then say you are having installation issues with the Minecraft launcher along with the error code you are getting.
After submitting your request, you need to wait for Minecraft’s response from 1 to 3 working days.
They will show you how to fix the error message you are getting.
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