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Cannot Extract Native Jar | Prism Launcher

Issue Description

When attempting to launch a modpack using Prism Launcher an error in the console states "Cannot Extract Native Jar".

Solution(s)

1. Stopping javaw.exe

    1. Open command prompt as an Admin 
    2. Run tasklist and look for the process javaw.exe
    3. Run taskkill /f /IM javaw.exe 
    4. When it says successful close command prompt and launch the modpack again

2. Linking Your Microsoft Account

    1. Click "Profile" in top right
    2. Select "Manage Accounts"
    3. Select your account
    4. Click add Microsoft
    5. Sign in with your Microsoft account

3. Re-linking Your Microsoft Account

    1. If your account is already linked you can re-link it
    2. Click "Profile" in top right
    3. Select "Manage Accounts"
    4. Right-click your account
    5. Click remove
    6. Click add Microsoft
    7. Sign in with your Microsoft account