Unable to install Minecraft Java Edition (0x89235172) [duplicate]
James Craig
Published May 07, 2026
I recently got Minecraft through a code but whenever I try to install it, it says:
We weren't able to install the app (0x89235172).
I've tried reinstalling and restarting my laptop but it doesn't seem to work.
21 Answer
Here are some things I have found to work:
Sign out and sign in again, make sure date and time, time zone and region are correct
Run Windows Store Troubleshooter
Use My Library to download the game or app
Clear store cache Using wsreset command
Reset Store app
Restart Windows Update components, start Microsoft Store Install service
Update Windows
Run these commands Ipconfig /flushdns Ipconfig /release Ipconfig /renew netsh winsock reset netsh int ip reset
Run Powershell command to re-register store
Uninstall & Reinstall Store
Run DISM Command sfc /scannow Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Run inetcpl.cpl command In Advanced Tab Check Use TLS 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3
Update Windows 10 or 11 using media creation tool