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How to fix Minecraft error code 5 on Windows PCs
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Some Minecraft players get an error code 5 error message when they launch that game. The full error message states: “Mojang native launcher updater. Problem moving C:\Program Files (x86)\Minecraft\tmp\tmpLauncher.exe to MinecraftLauncher.exe with error code 5.” Consequently, the game doesn’t run when that error message pops up. These are a fewresolutions for Minecrafterror code 5.
Fix Minecraft error 5 on Windows 10
1. Run Minecraft as Administrator
2. Copy the tmpLauncher File to the Minecraft Folder
3. Update the Minecraft Launcher
Downloading a new Minecraft launcher is another fix for error code 5. You can download a new launcher from the hyperlink included in Minecraft’s Nativelog.txt file. This is how you can update the game’s launcher.
4. Update Java Version
Minecraft is a game that requires Java to run. As such, it might also be worth checking if your Java version is the most update one. This is how you canupdate Java.
One, or more, of those fixes will probably get Minecraft up and running on your Windows desktop or laptop once more. To fix other Minecraft error messages in Windows 10 and 8, check outthis article.
Matthew Adams
Windows Hardware Expert
Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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