I have a premium account, and the official launcher, but it won't connect to online servers. I'm sure I would have to use a proxy or something, I don't know. I can surf web, download, but still can't connect. I have no experience or profession to solve this issue, any help would be greatly appreciated.
It's a school computer. Why would you be using it for Minecraft in the first place? It should be used for school, hence the name SCHOOL computer. Just use your personal computer. If you insist on using your SCHOOL computer, the reason why it doesn't work is probably that the school blocked those types of things.
They either have it filtered/blocked or Java isn't updated. Since it's on a school computer, I'm guessing you probably don't have admin privileges, so you can't really do anything to fix it, sadly.
I would assume that the school has most ports (other than the few used for web browsing) blocked intentionally. Basically, so people can't do stuff like what you are trying to do.
Even if you had admin privileges on the PC, the network itself likely has you blocked.
I would assume that the school has most ports (other than the few used for web browsing) blocked intentionally. Basically, so people can't do stuff like what you are trying to do.
Even if you had admin privileges on the PC, the network itself likely has you blocked.
I was talking about the Java update with the admin privileges, but thanks for that clarification for the OP.
Your school computer should be used for those purposes and those purposes, ONLY. However, if you are feeling adventurous you could setup a VPN (Virtual Private Network). It is basically acting as a middle-man for all incoming and outgoing internet connections. You can search the web for "How to setup a home VPN", and it should display some results.
The school district mostly has the IP address blocked on their network, also known as "black-listed".
It's a school computer. Why would you be using it for Minecraft in the first place? It should be used for school, hence the name SCHOOL computer. Just use your personal computer. If you insist on using your SCHOOL computer, the reason why it doesn't work is probably that the school blocked those types of things.
It's probably blocked, but why are you playing Minecraft at school in the first place?
I didn't ask for your moral opinion of using a school computer for Minecraft. But, I will answer your unrelated questions. I am in a Animation class, and have a lot of down time after finishing an assignment. In fact, the last 6 weeks of school in my class will be focused on Minecraft. So the teacher has no issue with it, and my work gets finished. Don't comment on my thread with unrelated topic, I asked about how I might be able to connect to servers on this computer. I do have a personal PC at home, but it is very slow and outdated, so I would like to be able to enjoy the game on a better PC, without being harassed by your prejudices.
I didn't ask for your moral opinion of using a school computer for Minecraft. But, I will answer your unrelated questions. I am in a Animation class, and have a lot of down time after finishing an assignment. In fact, the last 6 weeks of school in my class will be focused on Minecraft. So the teacher has no issue with it, and my work gets finished. Don't comment on my thread with unrelated topic, I asked about how I might be able to connect to servers on this computer. I do have a personal PC at home, but it is very slow and outdated, so I would like to be able to enjoy the game on a better PC, without being harassed by your prejudices.
While I understand your frustration with the responses you got, you may want to forgive us. Keep in mind that the vast majority of the posters on these forums are very young kids, who very likely would be trying to use their school's computers in ways that they weren't meant to be used. Since there was nothing in your initial post to indicate that you actually were a mature adult, the tendency on these forums is to assume otherwise. If we gave offense, I, for one, apologize.
It's a school computer. Why would you be using it for Minecraft in the first place? It should be used for school, hence the name SCHOOL computer. Just use your personal computer. If you insist on using your SCHOOL computer, the reason why it doesn't work is probably that the school blocked those types of things.
His school might have a mine craft club after school did you think of that?I have admin privileges at my school. I'm a AV-Aide so i go fix the teachers computers.
I didn't ask for your moral opinion of using a school computer for Minecraft. But, I will answer your unrelated questions. I am in a Animation class, and have a lot of down time after finishing an assignment. In fact, the last 6 weeks of school in my class will be focused on Minecraft. So the teacher has no issue with it, and my work gets finished. Don't comment on my thread with unrelated topic, I asked about how I might be able to connect to servers on this computer. I do have a personal PC at home, but it is very slow and outdated, so I would like to be able to enjoy the game on a better PC, without being harassed by your prejudices.
Your teacher can call the district and have their web filters turned off for the amount of time like IE: (1:45PM to 2:35PM) they would unlock it for the amount of time needed and then you guys can use those ports. Simple as that.
Not sure how the DEC/DET/Whatever does this, but more than likely they have the logon servers blocked. The blockers are (In Australia anyway) using a whitelist system. My school blocks all IP addresses that don't have a DNS globally. Best you can do is a) getting a special exception from the DEC, Bring your own internet, or c) Cope with singleplayer and the odd LAN game.
P.S Sorry if anyone offended you. It's hard to tell through the Internet.
Not offended, just annoyance. I understand, and do forgive all you all, even if you don't feel the need to be forgiven. I just wanted to know the different ways I could go about this, know that the majority of them won't work. And yes, my school has a minecraft club, but the tech teacher doesn't really know much when it comes to web filters. I'm sure he can call the district and they could do something about it.
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Even if you had admin privileges on the PC, the network itself likely has you blocked.
I was talking about the Java update with the admin privileges, but thanks for that clarification for the OP.
I'm also known as TANNAR in some places.
The school district mostly has the IP address blocked on their network, also known as "black-listed".
I didn't ask for your moral opinion of using a school computer for Minecraft. But, I will answer your unrelated questions. I am in a Animation class, and have a lot of down time after finishing an assignment. In fact, the last 6 weeks of school in my class will be focused on Minecraft. So the teacher has no issue with it, and my work gets finished. Don't comment on my thread with unrelated topic, I asked about how I might be able to connect to servers on this computer. I do have a personal PC at home, but it is very slow and outdated, so I would like to be able to enjoy the game on a better PC, without being harassed by your prejudices.
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