How to fix error code 2318 in Minecraft: Solve 'The installer has encountered an unexpected error' issue


If you've been hit by Minecraft error code 2318, seeing the message 'The installer has encountered an unexpected error installing this package. This may indicate a problem with this package', we've got the answers you seek right here!

Even if you're playing on a great gaming laptop or running the 8K version of Minecraft, there's still a chance that something will go wrong and you'll see error code 2318, preventing you from installing Minecraft.

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To find out how to fix Minecraft error code 2318, keep reading...

Minecraft error code 2318 solution

The 2318 error is not an issue with the Minecraft itself, but rather with your installer.

If you downloaded the standard version of Minecraft, you should try downloading and installing Minecraft from one of these alternate links shared on the official Minecraft website instead.

If this still doesn't work, you might want to try running the installer as an administrator.

To do this, right click on the Minecraft installer and select Run as an administrator.

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