Probem with in-browser Minecraft

Probem with in-browser Minecraft#67173

By Keyhen - Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:37 pm

- Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:37 pm #67173

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> <center>Failed to update news java.net.SocketException: Permission denied: connect</center></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#67177

By vsniney - Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:40 pm

- Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:40 pm #67177

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#67205

By MrSark980 - Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:22 pm

- Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:22 pm #67205

This happened to me before. It pretty much fixes itself after a week or so

A.K.A Oompa

Re: Probem with in-browser Minecraft#67226

By mitchie151 - Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:02 pm

- Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:02 pm #67226

This is definitely a problem with internet connectivity. Try modifying your firewall rules... did you install anything new before this happened?

Made it myself!

Re: Probem with in-browser Minecraft#69605

By Keyhen - Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:03 pm

- Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:03 pm #69605

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#69610

By Vailure - Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:27 pm

- Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:27 pm #69610

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

No Pity For Fritterdonut

Re: Probem with in-browser Minecraft#69611

By hippoface - Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:32 pm

- Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:32 pm #69611

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.

Lm108 wrote:lol, sometimes I love you.

Re: Probem with in-browser Minecraft#69612

By TechnoProdigy - Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:34 pm

- Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:34 pm #69612

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.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

Re: Probem with in-browser Minecraft#69614

By Vailure - Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:40 pm

- Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:40 pm #69614

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...

No Pity For Fritterdonut

Re: Probem with in-browser Minecraft#69619

By Airlie91 - Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:51 pm

- Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:51 pm #69619

don't get anti-virus, get a Mac!