my minecraft is gone from my account

Sh1bste 20 Reputation points
2026-06-13T09:22:33.8533333+00:00

I have bought minecraft on my microsoft account and now it is gone, its telling me I should buy it to play it but I've already done that and I have played it for a couple of weeks and now its just gone

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
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Carl-L 21,400 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2026-09-02T12:52:27.3366667+00:00

Hello Sh1bste,

Thanks for replying.

As I checked, the status of the order is "Disputed charges", which means the card owner has requested a chargeback against this transaction. In this case, the license could be removed while waiting for the final decision.

Since this is a public forum, we will hide your personal identifiable information, and I have sent that image of yours containing your personal identifiable information in a private message so we can work together to resolve the issue. Also, please check your private message in case you want to share another screenshot to avoid leaking your PII by click on the Message button.

Thank you for your understanding.

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  1. Carl-L 21,400 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-06-16T10:59:54.0533333+00:00

    Hello Sh1bste,

    Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.

    You're not alone here. I've seen users reporting this lately. Before we proceed further, may I have a photo of the order history to check for you? Please remember to remove all personal information before posting.

    In the meantime, please try to follow this fix to see if it helps.

    • Type "Credentials Manager" in the search bar and press Enter.
    • Go to "Windows Credentials"
    • Remove all entries:
      1. Contains "Xbl"
      2. Contains "Mojang"
      3. Related to the affected account.
    • Restart your computer.

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    2026-06-13T09:22:54.8333333+00:00

    Use these steps to restore access to Minecraft that was previously purchased on a Microsoft account:

    1. Confirm the correct Microsoft account is being used
      • Sign in to the Microsoft account dashboard and check Order history:
        • Go to Order history.
        • Look for the Minecraft purchase under the account currently signed in.
      • If the purchase does not appear, Minecraft may have been bought on a different Microsoft account (for example, another email address). Check other email accounts for receipts or purchase confirmations from Microsoft to identify the correct account.
    2. Verify the account in Microsoft Store and Xbox apps
      • On Windows 11, open Microsoft Store.
      • Select the profile icon and ensure the same Microsoft account that shows the Minecraft purchase in Order history is signed in.
      • If using the Xbox app or Minecraft Launcher, make sure they are also signed in with that same account.
    3. Reinstall or re-sync via Microsoft Store
      • Open Microsoft Store and go to My Library:
        • Any owned apps or games (including Minecraft if purchased digitally) will appear there.
        • If Minecraft shows with a Download icon, select it to reinstall.
    4. Reset Microsoft Store if ownership is not detected correctly
      • Close Microsoft Store.
      • Press Windows key + R to open Run.
      • Enter wsreset.exe and select OK.
      • A blank command prompt opens and closes; Microsoft Store will reopen automatically.
      • Sign in again with the account that owns Minecraft, then open the Minecraft Launcher and check access.
    5. If the account was hacked or changed
      • If there is suspicion that the Microsoft account was compromised and ownership of Minecraft is no longer present, follow the official hacked-account recovery guidance:
      • If the recovery form does not restore the account, there may be no further way to recover that Microsoft account; for Minecraft-specific options, contact Minecraft Support using the official support channel provided in the context.
    6. If Minecraft appears on one launcher but not another
      • Some users have resolved similar issues by launching Minecraft from the official Minecraft Launcher first, which can refresh entitlements so that other clients recognize the purchase.

    If none of these steps restore access and the purchase is confirmed in Order history, contact Minecraft Support through the official support form referenced in the context for further options.

    References:

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