I also have two computers with Windows 8 and 7. I found that I could not set up a LAN world using the "Open to LAN" button on the Windows 7 computer, but it worked on the Windows 8. I have a few recommendations that you should try:
1. Try having your brother host it instead. You'll need his IPv4 address if you do this.
2. Try using the Minecraft server (Found on Minecraft.net). This may be a bit complex to learn but is MUCH more reliable than the "Open to LAN" button.
3. If all else fails, try starting a homegroup with both computers.
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Useful stuff to help with commands in MC:
MCStacker <- The best /summon command generator out there. Also very useful for data tags on /give commands and /setblock and quite a few others.
minecraftjson <- Epic book/sign/title/tellraw creator. Turns hours of command creation into minutes!
Single command block <- Ever seen those epic single command block creations? This is how you make them!
We had this problem where the open LAN world didn't show up in the multiplayer screen. I believe as soon as both computers were using the most updated Java version available it fixed that issue (I believe one was running 32 bit Java and the others were running 64 bit and this turned out to be the issue) and both computers had to have their networks as PRIVATE (if the networks listed as public they don't show up). You should still be able to utilize direct connect though. The first computer that is host opens to LAN and in the chat log it'll display the hosting port number such as 65457. To find your IP address you open Network and Sharing Center (assuming your using Windows), click on your connection, click on details, look for the IPv4 IP address, and now you have what you need.
The computer that wants to join in my case would click direct connect and type in 192.168.1.25:65457
I had the same exact problem about a year ago and was frustrated because we couldn't play on LAN even though all of my computers were in the same room. Here is a step by step guide to fixing your LAN problems on Minecraft.
Basically this walks you through how to fix your issues with FIREWALL and JAVA. Then you can play Minecraft on LAN
I made an LAN world and my brother is on my other computer and the world doesnt show up.
I did a thingy where i had to open up this black command thing and write ipconfig and all the lan
ip addresses were there, and i dont know which one to change to the same as the other one.
We both live in the same house and i have windows 7 and my bro has windows 8.
So, i need help.
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I also have two computers with Windows 8 and 7. I found that I could not set up a LAN world using the "Open to LAN" button on the Windows 7 computer, but it worked on the Windows 8. I have a few recommendations that you should try:
1. Try having your brother host it instead. You'll need his IPv4 address if you do this.
2. Try using the Minecraft server (Found on Minecraft.net). This may be a bit complex to learn but is MUCH more reliable than the "Open to LAN" button.
3. If all else fails, try starting a homegroup with both computers.
Quote me to make sure I know you replied.
Useful stuff to help with commands in MC:
MCStacker <- The best /summon command generator out there. Also very useful for data tags on /give commands and /setblock and quite a few others.
minecraftjson <- Epic book/sign/title/tellraw creator. Turns hours of command creation into minutes!
Single command block <- Ever seen those epic single command block creations? This is how you make them!
http://chunkbase.com/apps/spawn-chunks-reader <- Shows you the spawn chunks of your MC seed.
We had this problem where the open LAN world didn't show up in the multiplayer screen. I believe as soon as both computers were using the most updated Java version available it fixed that issue (I believe one was running 32 bit Java and the others were running 64 bit and this turned out to be the issue) and both computers had to have their networks as PRIVATE (if the networks listed as public they don't show up). You should still be able to utilize direct connect though. The first computer that is host opens to LAN and in the chat log it'll display the hosting port number such as 65457. To find your IP address you open Network and Sharing Center (assuming your using Windows), click on your connection, click on details, look for the IPv4 IP address, and now you have what you need.
The computer that wants to join in my case would click direct connect and type in 192.168.1.25:65457
I had the same exact problem about a year ago and was frustrated because we couldn't play on LAN even though all of my computers were in the same room. Here is a step by step guide to fixing your LAN problems on Minecraft.
Basically this walks you through how to fix your issues with FIREWALL and JAVA. Then you can play Minecraft on LAN
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