Many players have encountered the error code 0x1 when they try to play Minecraft. For instance, one such player said this in a Reddit post, “Is anyone able to help with this issue? I get this error [0x1] when trying to boot the [Minecraft] launcher normally.” Consequently, players can’t play Minecraft when the launcher throws up that error. These are some ways you can fix the Minecraft error code 0x1 on a Windows PC.
End Minecraft Launcher Background Task
First, try ending the Minecraft Launcher background process in Task Manager. Applying this troubleshooting method might close a frozen Minecraft Launcher process. This is how you can end the ML background task:
- Right-click the taskbar and open Task Manager.
- Next, look for the Minecraft Launcher background task in the Processes tab.
- Right-click the Minecraft Launcher process to select End task.
The End task option
- Try starting the Minecraft Launcher again.
Run the Minecraft Launcher With Admin Rights
Players confirm they’ve fixed the Minecraft error code 0x1 by running the launcher with admin rights. Applying this possible fix grants the software elevated privileges for accessing and modifying files and settings. This is how you can run the Minecraft Launcher with administrator rights.
- First, activate the file finder by clicking on the taskbar’s Search box.
- Enter Minecraft Launcher in the Search box.
- Right-click the Minecraft Launcher search result to select Run as administrator.
The Run as administrator option
Repair the Minecraft Launcher App
Windows includes a Repair option you can select to fix apps that aren’t working right. That troubleshooting option might come in handy for resolving the Minecraft error code 0x1. This page on Microsoft’s site explains how you can select that Repair app option.
The Repair option
Update Graphics Driver
An outmoded graphics driver on your PC might be causing Minecraft error code 0x1. New Minecraft versions require specific OpenGL versions that an outmoded GPU driver might not support. So, try updating your PC’s graphics driver as covered on this KeenGamer page.
The graphics driver page
Reinstall the Minecraft Launcher
Some players also confirm they’ve fixed the Minecraft error code 0x1 by reinstalling the game. So, try reinstalling the Minecraft Launcher if other potential fixes don’t work for you. You can reinstall Minecraft Launcher like this:
- Press the Windows logo key + I to bring up the Settings window.
- Click Apps > Installed apps within Settings.
- Next, click the menu button for the Minecraft Launcher app and select Uninstall.
The Uninstall option
- Restart Windows after uninstalling.
- Open the Microsoft Store from the Start menu.
- Enter Minecraft Launcher in the MS Store’s search box.
- Click the Minecraft Launcher search result.
The Get button
- Press the Get button for the app.
I hope one of those potential resolutions fixes the Minecraft error code 0x1 on your Windows PC. There’s a good chance one will because players have confirmed they’ve fixed that gaming issue by applying the troubleshooting methods above. If, however, you need more potential fixes, you can send a support ticket to Minecraft’s help service from this contact us page.
