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Who this is for: PC gamers who need to locate Minecraft Bedrock files for troubleshooting, modding, or backing up their worlds.
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Default Installation Location
Minecraft Bedrock Edition installs in a protected system folder that’s different from Java Edition. You’ll find it at:
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_[version]_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe
The exact folder name includes version numbers and may look like Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_1.20.1501.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe. This location is managed by Windows and requires special permissions to access.
Why You Can’t See It Normally
Windows hides this folder because it’s part of the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) system. The WindowsApps directory is protected, so even with administrator rights, you might not see the Minecraft folder without changing specific permissions.
How to Access the Installation Files
To view your Minecraft Bedrock installation:
- Open File Explorer and navigate to
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps - If you can’t see any folders, enable “Show hidden files” in View options
- Right-click the WindowsApps folder and select Properties
- Go to Security tab, click Advanced, then Change next to Owner
- Type your username and click OK, then apply changes
- Look for folders starting with “Microsoft.MinecraftUWP”
Alternative Methods to Find Game Data
Your worlds, resource packs, and settings are stored separately at:
%localappdata%\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang
This folder is much easier to access and contains all your important game data. You can copy this path directly into File Explorer’s address bar.
Using PowerShell for Quick Access
Open PowerShell as administrator and run:
Get-AppxPackage *minecraft*
This command shows the exact installation path and package details for Minecraft Bedrock on your system.
Understanding where Minecraft Bedrock lives on your PC helps with troubleshooting, modding, and backing up your precious worlds and creations.
TL;DR
Minecraft Bedrock installs in C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_[version]_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe, but your worlds and data are stored in %localappdata%\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang.
