

Glitched or broken installation files.Since apps can accidentally get flagged as suspicious, this is one of the most likely causes of the error. Some users note that their antivirus blocks the launcher from downloading the update files. It’s a good idea to double-check your internet prior to trying the fixes in this article, as this may be the quickest solution.

Since this error occurs when the launcher can’t download the required files, one likely cause is internet connectivity issues. Another potential issue is compatibility that arises from multiple versions of Minecraft (Bedrock vs Java Edition) on different Windows operating systems.

When the new Minecraft Launcher was released for Windows 10 (after Microsoft purchased it from Mojang), many users noted a bug that prevented it from downloading the necessary files. There are several potential causes for this glitch.
