Potential fix (worked for me):
>> Search the new Minecraft Launcher in the "Apps and features" section in your Windows settings.
>> Click the app, then "move" it to Local Disk C:. I do not know why but the new launcher does not seem to work if it's NOT located in the C: drive.
Potential fix (worked for me):
>> Search the new Minecraft Launcher in the "Apps and features" section in your Windows settings.
>> Click the app, then "move" it to Local Disk C:. I do not know why but the new launcher does not seem to work if it's NOT located in the C: drive.