How to Fix Minecraft Launcher Uninstall Error 0x80080204?
If you’re trying to uninstall the Minecraft launcher and you get Error 0x80080204, don’t worry. Here’s how to fix it.
If you’re getting the 0x80080204 error when trying to uninstall Minecraft, it’s likely because you have an outdated version of the game installed. To fix this, you’ll need to update your version of Minecraft to the latest version.
To do this, simply launch the Minecraft launcher and select the “Update” button. This will update your game to the latest version, which should fix the 0x80080204 error.
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What is Error 0x80080204?
When you see the error code 0x80080204, it means that the Windows Installer is unable to remove the Minecraft launcher from your computer. This can happen for a number of reasons, but the most common cause is that another program is using the files that the Minecraft launcher needs to be deleted. To fix this error, you’ll need to close any programs that might be using the Minecraft files, and then try deleting the launcher again.
How to Fix Error 0x80080204?
When you see the error code 0x80080204, it means that there is a problem with the Windows Installer. This error can occur when trying to uninstall Minecraft Launcher. To fix this error, you need to:
1. Unregister the Windows Installer
2. Delete the Minecraft Launcher folder
3. Re-register the Windows Installer
Unregistering the Windows Installer will fix the problem with the uninstallation. To do this, you need to:
1. Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “msiexec /unregister” in the Run dialog box and press Enter.
3. Restart your computer.
After restarting your computer, you need to delete the Minecraft Launcher folder. To do this, you need to:
1. Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “C:\Program Files (x86)\Minecraft Launcher” in the Run dialog box and press Enter.
3. Delete the Minecraft Launcher folder.
After deleting the folder, you need to re-register the Windows Installer. To do this, you need to:
1. Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “msiexec /register” in the Run dialog box and press Enter.
3. Restart your computer.
After following these steps, the error 0x80080204 should be fixed and you should be able to uninstall Minecraft Launcher without any problems.
Conclusion
If you see the error 0x80080204 when trying to uninstall the Minecraft launcher, there may be a problem with the Windows Installer service. To fix this, you can try restarting the service or repairing it. You can also try uninstalling and reinstalling the launcher.
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If you’re experiencing the Error 0x80080204 when trying to uninstall Minecraft, it’s likely due to a leftover file or registry key from a previous installation. To fix this, you’ll need to track down and delete the offending file or key.
To do this, you can use a tool like CCleaner (www.ccleaner.com). Simply run a scan with CCleaner and look for any entries related to Minecraft. Once you’ve found them, delete them and then try uninstalling Minecraft again.
If that doesn’t work, you can also try using a registry cleaner tool like Registry First Aid (www.registry-first-aid.com). Again, simply scan for any entries related to Minecraft and delete them. Then try uninstalling the game again.
If you’re still having trouble, it’s possible that there’s a lingering file or registry key that’s preventing the uninstall from completing. In this case, you’ll need to use a more powerful uninstaller tool like Revo Uninstaller (www.revouninstaller.com). This tool can often force-uninstall stubborn programs that refuse to be uninstalled the normal way.
Once you’ve uninstalled Minecraft, you should be able to reinstall it without any issues.
Contact Information
If you need help fixing the Minecraft Launcher uninstall error 0x80080204, you can contact support through the following channels:
Minecraft Launcher support site: https://help.mojang.com/
Minecraft Launcher support email: launcher@mojang.com
