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Probem with in-browser Minecraft
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:37 pm
by Keyhen
Hello my friends. I've had this problem for about a month now, and I've been attempting to find a fix, but most fixes do not work.
When I open the main Minecraft.exe, the update page does not show up. Instead, at the top of the screen it says: <html><body><font color="#808080"><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><center>Failed to update news<br>java.net.SocketException: Permission denied: connect</center></font></body></html>
I am still able to get into the game, but when I attempt to join a server, I get this: Internal client error: java.net.SocketException: Permission denied: connect
I really would like help, because playing on Minecraft.net has certain problems.
Re: Probem with in-browser Minecraft
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:40 pm
by vsniney
Sounds like a firewall/anti-virus/Windows Defender is blocking your access. Try disabling something like that, and let us know which (if any) you have. Also Googling helps, no doubt someone else has had this issue.
Re: Probem with in-browser Minecraft
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:22 pm
by MrSark980
This happened to me before. It pretty much fixes itself after a week or so
Re: Probem with in-browser Minecraft
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:02 pm
by mitchie151
This is definitely a problem with internet connectivity. Try modifying your firewall rules... did you install anything new before this happened?
Re: Probem with in-browser Minecraft
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:03 pm
by Keyhen
Ok, problem is still happening. I set it so Norton and Windows allow the program, but I think this stupid Norton Safety Minder is messing with Minecraft.
Re: Probem with in-browser Minecraft
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:27 pm
by Vailure
ew Norton.....and why are you using the browser one as opposed to the client?
uninstall Norton, and use avast
http://www.avast.com/en-us/index
Re: Probem with in-browser Minecraft
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:32 pm
by hippoface
Vailure wrote:ew Norton.....and why are you using the browser one as opposed to the client?
uninstall Norton, and use avast
http://www.avast.com/en-us/index
Ew Avast. Uninstall Avast and get Comodo.
Re: Probem with in-browser Minecraft
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:34 pm
by TechnoProdigy
Nothing is wrong with Norton, it is a great anti-virus despite being one of the more paranoid ones. It does its job well. If you're like me you get it for free from Comcast so it's the best one you can get without paying money.
Re: Probem with in-browser Minecraft
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:40 pm
by Vailure
TechnoProdigy wrote:Nothing is wrong with Norton, it is a great anti-virus despite being one of the more paranoid ones. It does its job well. If you're like me you get it for free from Comcast so it's the best one you can get without paying money.
Avast is free, and lightweight in comparison to Norton, Norton has gotten a bit better over time, but it's far from the best. Anyway, opions and all that...
Re: Probem with in-browser Minecraft
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:51 pm
by Airlie91
don't get anti-virus, get a Mac!