You can download and install Minecraft on Windows through the Microsoft Store or the Minecraft Launcher. If Minecraft stops or stalls while installing through either of them, a simple reset may fix the problem.
How to reset the Microsoft Store on Windows
- Follow the steps from Microsoft Support for Microsoft Store doesn't open.
- Go to the Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC listing in the Microsoft Store and download the Minecraft Launcher.
How to reset the Minecraft Launcher
Follow the steps from Microsoft Support to Repair apps and programs in Windows and try again.
If these steps don’t work, uninstall and reinstall the Minecraft Launcher.