Many players report that the BAT error occurs for the Minecraft Bedrock Edition. For example, one of those players said: “What happens: He launches the game [Minecraft], but the game doesn’t sign in to his account. He is signed into his account on the launcher. When he clicks the “Sign In” button in-game, it gives him the error code: BAT.” Thus, players can’t play Minecraft when it shows the BAT error code. This is how you can fix the Minecraft BAT error code on Windows PCs.
Install the Xbox Identity Provider App
Installing the Xbox Identity Provider app is the most widely confirmed way to fix the Minecraft BAT error. That app enables PC games to connect with Xbox Live. You can install the Xbox Identity Provider app like this:
- Open this Xbox Identity Provider page.
- Click the View in Store button there.
- Select the Open in Microsoft Store option.
- Press the Get button to install the Xbox Identity Provider app.
The Xbox Identity Provider app
Clear the Microsoft Store Cache
Clearing the Microsoft Store cache might fix the Minecraft BAT error because that refreshes authentication tokens. The Minecraft game can’t verify accounts with corrupted authentication tokens. This is how you can clear the Microsoft Store cache:
- Start Run by pressing the Windows logo key and R at the same time.
- Enter the wsreset.exe command into Run.
- Click OK to run the wsreset.exe command.
The Run accessory
- Restart Windows and try playing Minecraft.
Log in to the Minecraft Launcher With Your Microsoft Account
Make sure that you’ve signed into the Minecraft Launcher with your Microsoft Account. The best way to do that would be to log out of the Minecraft Launcher and then sign back in again with a Microsoft account. This help page explains how you can sign out and back into the Minecraft Launcher.
Troubleshoot With the Gaming Services and Repair Tool
The Gaming Services and Repair Tool might come in handy for fixing the Minecraft BAT error code. That Xbox app tool can fix account authentication issues when you run it. You can troubleshooting Minecraft BAT error with the Gaming Services and Repair Tool as follows:
- Open the Xbox app.
- Click the Profile (Sign in) button at the top-left of the Xbox app to select Support.
The Profile button
- Press the Gaming Services Repair Tool button.
- Select the Start repairing option.
The Gaming Services Repair Tool button
- Wait for the repairing process to finish.
Reinstall Minecraft Launcher
Finally, try reinstalling the Minecraft Launcher if the BAT error persists. Reinstalling Minecraft is the best way to resolve app file corruption. You can reinstall Minecraft Launcher as follows:
- Remove the Minecraft app via Settings as instructed on this Microsoft page.
The Uninstall option in Settings
- Click the Start menu and select to open the Microsoft Store from there.
- Type Minecraft Launcher in the search box for the MS Store.
- Click the Minecraft Launcher search result.
- Press the Get button for Minecraft Launcher.
The Minecraft Launcher MS Store app
- Then, select to install Minecraft for Windows with the launcher app.
Many players have fixed the Minecraft BAT error by applying the potential resolutions covered above. So, the chances are one of them will probably work for you as well. If not, you can also ask Minecraft’s support service for more potential fixes from this contact page.
