If the microsoft store is updating at the same time as you open the launcher it will open five programs named minecraft that you can't close even if you use task manager.
MCL-21107
When minecraft launcher is installing minecraft at the same time as trying to open it it wont open.
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Hi there!
Could you answer few questions regarding this issue, it will help with the investigation:
Does this issue still occurs to you on newest version of Launcher?
Have you tried to install Launcher from the minecraft.net website?
Are you logged in in both Xbox app, MS store, and Launcher with the same MS account?
Is your Windows and associated apps (Xbox app, MS store) up-to-date?
Have you tried to re-registering MS store as written here ?
Do you use VPN or any of the incompatible software on machine you try to log-in?
Could you provide us with more in-depth repro steps?
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