Java and Bedrock Edition are two different versions of Minecraft. Both may look the same, but there are many differences, including their updating process.

Java is still being used. We tell you how to install Java and make sure that you have enabled the latest Java version on your Windows computer.

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

It should download and then install the latest files for 1.19 and, as there are no older installations, run this new version.

Removing all old versions of Java and running only the latest, patched versions is easier said than done. For one, new Java installs don’t necessarily uninstall the older versions automatically.