: Permissions required to execute elevated deployment operations on the local machine.
The is a specialized community tool designed for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition (Windows 10) players who need to switch between different versions of the game. The Technical Context
: Registers specified .appx or GDK files onto your local Windows OS temporarily to launch the chosen variant.
Some newer GDK versions of the game may automatically run as Administrator when launched through this tool, which can affect how some external mods or debuggers interact with the game. MCMrARM/mc-w10-version-launcher - GitHub 16 Dec 2025 — mcmrarm mc-w10-version-launcher
While the original MCMrARM launcher is a powerhouse for managing versions, one limitation is the difficulty of using DLL-based mods. The game runs within a Windows sandbox, making it hard for external programs to interact with it.
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There are also other launchers in the ecosystem, such as (which was forked from MCMrARM's project) and the mcpelauncher-linux project for Linux users, which was originally started by MCMrARM. However, for Windows users, the mc-w10-version-launcher remains the most mature and widely-used tool for running multiple Bedrock versions. Some newer GDK versions of the game may
: You must own Minecraft for Windows on a Microsoft account.
Unlocking Past Adventures: The Ultimate Guide to the MCMrARM MC-W10-Version-Launcher
While Java players have always enjoyed an official launcher capable of playing almost any version from the past, Bedrock players on Windows have traditionally been forced to play whatever version the Microsoft Store auto-updates them to. The MCMrARM launcher completely removes this limitation. Key Features of the Launcher Here’s a blog post for you about the
The is an open-source tool developed by developer MCMrARM that allows PC players to install, manage, and play multiple versions of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition (Windows 10/11) side-by-side .
: Run distinct versions (e.g., an older stable build alongside the newest update) without constant uninstalling and reinstalling.