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How to Fix “Unable to locate game files” in Minecraft

Lim How Wei
December 20, 2025

Are you getting a “Unable to locate game files” error in Minecraft?

Here’s the first part of the error, “Error launching the game failed!”.

It can happen on multiple devices, but it’s most common on the Bedrock edition.

It’s usually caused by a broken or missing Microsoft Store/Xbox App installation path.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix the “Unable to locate game files” error in Minecraft Bedrock, Java, Xbox, or Windows.

How to Fix “Unable to locate game files” in Minecraft

Unable to locate game files in Minecraft
  1. Open the Xbox app and select “Minecraft Launcher” on the sidebar.
  2. Select the three dots (More action) and select “Manage”.
  3. Select “Files” and select “Browse…”.
  4. Open “Minecraft for Windows” and open “Content”.
  5. Double-click “Minecraft.Windows.exe” to launch the game!

Further reading

How to Fix “We could not connect to Realms right now” in Minecraft

How to Record Minecraft with OBS

How to Fix “Warning! To prevent potential data loss please backup your local Minecraft for Windows worlds”

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Lim How Wei is the founder of followchain.org, with 9+ years of experience in Social Media Marketing and 5+ years of experience as an active investor in stocks and cryptocurrencies. He has researched, tested, and written thousands of articles ranging from social media platforms to messaging apps.

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