Many players have reported that a crossbow error occurs when they try to sign in to Minecraft. The message for that error says, “Failed to log in. We could not sign you into your account… Error Code: crossbow.” Consequently, players can’t play Minecraft because of that crossbow error code. That error can occur on Windows PCs and consoles. This is how you can fix the Minecraft crossbow error on Windows PCs.
Spam the Sign In Button
Many players confirm that spamming the Sign in button can fix the Minecraft crossbow error. To apply this potential fix, keep clicking on the Sign in button repeatedly until a connection is established or the aka.ms remoteconnect screen appears. That is a universal potential fix you can apply on console, Windows PC, or mobile devices.
The Sign In button
Update the Minecraft App
The Minecraft crossbow error will more likely arise on old app versions. If you’ve installed the Minecraft app, try updating it via the MS Store. You can update the Minecraft app via the MS Store like this:
- Open the Microsoft Store by clicking on its Start menu shortcut.
- Click Downloads to select that tab.
- Press Check for updates, and look for the Minecraft app on that tab.
The update options in MS Store
- Click the Update button for the Minecraft app.
Erase Account and Content Logs Data
Corrupted account sign-in and content log data can cause the Minecraft crossbow error to occur. Erasing account and content logs data addresses that potential cause. This is how you can select to erase the account and log data in Minecraft:
- Open the Minecraft game.
- Click the Settings button.
- Select the Profile tab.
- Press the Clear Account Sign In Data button.
The Clear Account Sign in Data button
- Click the Delete Old Content Logs button.
- Select the Delete Now option.
The Delete Now option
- Restart the Minecraft game.
Reinstall Minecraft
Some players might need to reinstall Minecraft to fix the crossbow error. Reinstalling will refresh files and update the game. Go through these steps to reinstall Minecraft:
- Open Run with the Windows logo + R hotkey for activating it.
- Enter appwiz.cpl (for the uninstaller tool) into Run and select the OK option.
The Programs and Features applet
- Select the Minecraft Launcher and click Uninstall.
- Reopen Run, input %appdata%, and select OK.
- Right-click the Minecraft subfolder in the Roaming directory and select Delete.
- Click Download for Windows on this Minecraft page.
- Double-click the downloaded setup file to reinstall Minecraft.
Update Network Card Driver
Outdated or faulty network drivers can also cause the Minecraft crossbow error to occur. To address that potential cause, try updating your network card driver with software like Driver Booster 13. Click Free Download on this page, and double-click the Driver Booster setup file to install. Open the Driver Booster software, click Scan, and select the Update options for network adapters.
The Update option
Other Possible Ways to Fix the Minecraft Crossbow Error
If the Minecraft crossbow error continues, there are a few more potential fixes you can try applying. These are the additional troubleshooting methods that might fix that error:
- Try utilizing a VPN connection for playing Minecraft.
- Set a Google DNS server with the 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 preferred and alternative addresses.
- Close Minecraft and restart your router.
The troubleshooting methods above have fixed the Minecraft crossbow error for some players. So, maybe one might work for you as well. You can also ask Minecraft’s support service for more potential fixes from this contact form page.
