You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and ...

On March 14, 2023, Minecraft: Java Edition's latest update will go live with version 1.19.4. The update brings plenty of changes and bug fixes. It collects the preview content for update 1.

Well, that's Minecraft for Windows 10, not Minecraft (Java Edition), which might be the version you're actually looking for.

This usually happens when installing the Bedrock version of Minecraft, or when launching an update for either the Java or Bedrock version through the Minecraft Launcher.

Here's how to download Minecraft and install on PC, whether you're looking for the original Java version or Minecraft for Windows.