I recently had a virus on my computer (which was removed). When I tried to get on Minecraft afterwards it gave me this message. I am also having problems with other programs. It seems like it is cutting off internet connection to these games and programs.
You may need to refresh a Windows setting. Open your Command Prompt (cmd) according to these instructions "To get a command prompt with elevated privileges, do the following: Tap the Win key, type 'cmd', and press Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Enter" once it has been opened that way type this command and then hit Enter: netsh winsock reset
If it worked properly, it should say you need to restart the computer. Do so, then try starting the game again.
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I recently had a virus on my computer (which was removed). When I tried to get on Minecraft afterwards it gave me this message. I am also having problems with other programs. It seems like it is cutting off internet connection to these games and programs.
Programs/ Games I am having problems with:
-Minecraft
-Technic Launcher
-Microsoft security essentials
It looks like some sort of firewall is blocking your connection. Did you install any anti-virus recently?
You may need to refresh a Windows setting. Open your Command Prompt (cmd) according to these instructions "To get a command prompt with elevated privileges, do the following: Tap the Win key, type 'cmd', and press Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Enter" once it has been opened that way type this command and then hit Enter: netsh winsock reset
If it worked properly, it should say you need to restart the computer. Do so, then try starting the game again.