How to fix "Scanning for games on local network" on Minecraft: Java Edition?

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How to fix "Scanning for games on local network" on Minecraft: Java Edition?

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I've tried several things like "Allow app through windows firewall", disabling temporary (Windows) antivirus, updating Windows, changing the network to private (both PCs), reinstalling Minecraft Launcher and Minecraft Java, and none of those have worked.

The PC I'm trying to join a LAN world uses a direct Ethernet (cable/wired) connection and the PC (a laptop) that hosts the LAN game uses WiFi (wireless) connection. (Maybe does it have something to do?).

I tried joining the LAN world with another laptop and it did work.

I'm not sure if there's an additional “setting” I haven't tried yet.

Could someone help me please? ɔ:

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Answer 1

Hi,

Thanks for updating me. Are you connected wifi?

If yes, please click on that and then click on the properties after that, uncheck 'VMware Bridge Protocol' and 'VirtualBox Bridged Network Driver'".

I hope this will resolve your issue, but if you have any queries, please let me know, and we will resolve them.

Answer 2

Hey, thank you for taking your time to respond my question!
I tried following the steps you said, but I got lost in "Right click 'Local Area Connection Properties'->Uncheck 'VMware Bridge Protocol' and 'VirtualBox Bridged Network Driver'".

Just to be sure, is the "Local Area Connection Properties" this, right?:
https://learn-attachment.microsoft.com/api/attachments/8e1aa438-8ab4-44db-8166-2c80a83d39ce?platform=QnA"https://learn-attachment.microsoft.com/api/attachments/8e1aa438-8ab4-44db-8166-2c80a83d39ce?platform=QnA" title="filestore.community.support.microsoft.com" rel="ugc nofollow">

And when I click "Properties" I can't see the "VMware Bridge Protocol" adn the "VirtualBox Bridged Network Driver" options:

Maybe I'm missing something? :c

Answer 3

Hi,

I am Tanvi and I would be happy to assist you today!

Please follow the steps:

Start->Control Panel->Network and Sharing Center->Change adapter settings (Lefthand side)->Right click 'Local Area Connection Properties'->Uncheck "VMware Bridge Protocol" and "VirtualBox Bridged Network Driver"

Additionally, to know more:

https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/support/j...

Disclaimer:

The link included is a non-Microsoft website that would provide accurate and safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that are frequently classified as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). There is no need to buy paid products to fix your computers as they sometimes do more harm than good.

I hope this information will help. Please let me know if you have any other queries.

Good day

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