[MCL-17800] Minecraft Launcher doesn't start

When trying to start Minecraft, the launcher fails to start.

It shows up in Task Manager for a second and then closes.

Reinstallation doesn't help.

I removed Minecraft from the computer, restarted the computer, cleared all cache data, installed Minecraft again.

Linked issues

duplicates 1

MCL-17664 Launcher won't start (Seems to be for Norwegians only) Resolved

Comments 6

Donuts1000 2021-05-07T02:15:51Z

Sorry you're having trouble

Please try uninstalling and reinstalling the Launcher: https://launcher.mojang.com/download/MinecraftInstaller.msi

migrated 2021-05-10T17:44:22Z

In my head, removing and installing is equal to reinstalling.

I installed Windows from scratch on another computer and then installed Minecraft Launcher. The same thing happened.

I then copied all necessary files from another computer where Minecraft runs ok, and then Minecraft loaded successfully.

[MOD] Greymagic27 2021-05-10T18:13:51Z

Does MCL-17664 describe your issue?

migrated 2021-05-11T12:58:40Z

I reside in Norway but I have an English (US) version of Windows. I've no Norwegian-related software or any Norwegian setup except for the date and currency settings.
I also installed English Windows on a virtual machine, and the same problem occurred.

[MOD] Greymagic27 2021-05-11T13:58:18Z

I suspect the cause is due to your region rather than your windows install. For that reason I'm going to resolve this as a dupe of MCL-17664 as it's describing the same issue.

migrated 2021-05-11T22:47:59Z

I set region and date and currency settings to United States, and installed Minecraft Launcher.

The launcher just quit after a second without displaying anything on the screen.