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Fix: BSoD while Launching Minecraft on Windows 11

Try repairing the Minecraft launcher or disabling the antivirus

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Blue Screen of Death or BSoD errorsare some of the most crucial errors you would come across on your Windows 11 PC. If you want to know more about BSoD, then you can check out our dedicated guide.

Many of our readers reported that Windows 11 throws a BSoD when Minecraft is launched. If you are also experiencing the same issue, then this guide is here to help you.

What can cause the BSoD error in Minecraft on Windows 11?

Here are a few common reasons because of why you could come across the Blue Screen of Death error when launching Minecraft on your PC.

Now that we know the reasons behind this BSoD, let’s start fixing it with our solutions below.

How can I fix the Minecraft BSoD error on Windows 11?

Before you attempt any advanced troubleshooting, here are a few things that you can try:

If you have crossed these preliminary measures from your list, you may start performing the solutions below.

1. Select the correct Java version

Following the above steps has helped several users rectify the issue of the Minecraft BSoD Windows 11 error.

2. Disable or remove the antivirus

Our solution shows you how to remove the antivirus completely. However, you should first open its menu and disable its protection temporarily first.

If disabling or removing the antivirus unlocks Minecraft, don’t remember to enable it again after you finish playing.

In the long run, we recommend using abetter third-party antivirus on Windows 11that doesn’t interfere with your programs.

3. Repair/Reset the Minecraft launcher

For several of our readers, simply repairing and resetting the Minecraft launcher solved the BSoD error with it. You can also try and check if this fixes the issue for you.

4. Update the Minecraft launcher

Usually, the Minecraft Launcher updates itself if a new update is available when you launch it. However, you can force the update to install by following the above method.

You can also follow our guide onhow to update the Minecraft launcher in Windows 11where you will find more information.

5. Update BIOS

You need to keep the BIOS updated if you want to ensure your PC’s performance is optimal and you don’t run into multiple issues with it.

However, updating BIOS is a tricky task and should not be done, if you haven’t created a data backup. So, the first thing before you should do a BIOS update is to back up all of your data.

Now, you can follow our guide that helps you with all the necessary steps that you need to follow toupdate BIOS on your Windows 11 PC.

Well, the Windows 11 Minecraft BSoD error isn’t the only issue users have reported facing. You could also come across theMinecraft launcher not working in Windows 11issue but this dedicated guide will help you fix it.

If Minecraft isn’t using GPU on your PC, then you can check out our guide that gives you3 tips to fix the problemat hand.

That is it from us in this guide. Let us know in the comments below, which one of the solutions helped you resolve the Minecraft BSoD problem in Windows 11.

Fix: BSoD while Launching Minecraft on Windows 11#

What can cause the BSoD error in Minecraft on Windows 11?#

How can I fix the Minecraft BSoD error on Windows 11?#

1. Select the correct Java version#

2. Disable or remove the antivirus#

3. Repair/Reset the Minecraft launcher#

4. Update the Minecraft launcher#

5. Update BIOS#