If you are a game lover, you must be familiar with one of the most popular game sets called Minecraft. It was launched in the year 2015 by Mojang. As soon as Minecraft hit the online website, it received an overwhelming response, and every month 91 million people across the world logged in to see what the hype is all about but recently the game Minecraft has started showing an error that says io.netty.channel.Abstract$AnnotatedChannelexception- referring the connection is refused-no further information given*. This error is commonly faced while connecting to the server and had been reported by thousands of people who are indulged in Minecraft.

 Reasons for connection refused error

Since thousands of people all over the globe experienced the error and reported it to the authorities. And because of that, the company looked into the reasons as well as the solutions that are connected or related to the error being encountered.

• IP Issues

The basic issue encountered is the use of false IP addresses. The IP address and the connection port are the two basic components that allow the user to connect to the server. Hence, the editing of the IP address is highly important because more than one individual might be using the same IP address leading to a connection error.

• Firewall

The next point that might be an exclusive reason for connection failure is the window firewall. As the window firewall might be leading to a failure in connecting to the server. To avoid it, one must add the game directory and Java files to the exclusive list, thus preventing further connection failure to the server.

• Outdated Java

The game Minecraft works in association with upgraded java software. So in case, you have outdated java software on your device and the game Minecraft launcher has upgraded his software, then issues are likely to surf to the ground. Therefore make sure you upgrade your software now and then to ensure there’s no error expected.

• Incompatible software

Last but not least, certain software is not appropriate for the Minecraft game and shows continuous connection errors to the server. The most commonly preferred software is the java software, and it works well with the game Minecraft. So switch your device to the latest version of the java software and enjoy the game.

The reasons reported so far with the game are listed above, and with knowledge of these, one can avoid connection errors.

Solutions

Now certain solutions can fix io.netty.channel.AbstractChannel$Annotatedconnectionexception in Minecraft game. Let’s have a look at these.

Add exceptions to firewall settings in Minecraft software:

 This is an extremely important measure, and one must follow the following steps to add exceptions to the firewall settings to avoid connection errors.

1. First, visit the windows search bar and there click over the updates and security option.
2. Now direct to the window security present on the left and select the firewall and network connection option.
3. Next, descend and click over the Allowapp to the firewall selection option
4. Again click the allow app option once again
5. You are now supposed to browse the game installation directory
6. You are requested to repeat the last two steps, but this time you must browse to the directory
7. Next, open up the Minecraft server folder Maxwell
8. Repeat step number 4 again
9. Move to the java SE binary list
10. Make sure java se binary options are visible to both private and public networks.

• Delete the unstable software 

The next measure is to get rid of the unwanted and incompatible software. Sometimes our device has software that does not work well with the Minecraft game and reports an error; thus, in such cases, it is best to avoid software that is not compatible such as Virtual Ethernet with Hamachi.

The most well-suited software reported so far is the upgraded version of the java software. To remove the unexpected software, open the command prompt and write ipconfig. Now sort and fond out the configuration that stated virtual Ethernet in case this is your software and after noting the address visit the control panel to remove it.

• Reset the router 

The most basic solution is to reset the router or modem and always look into the internet connection before you start the game. Many a time, we have the correct IP address with upgraded desired software, but still, we encounter connection problems. In such cases, the best possible solution is to switch off the router and reconnect it after a few minutes. If it still doesn’t work, refresh all the router settings and make it work this time. And it will solve all the connection issues, and you can carry to the game.

• Use a trusted VPN source.

You might eagerly want to play Minecraft, but you don’t have a trusted VPN source. That’s not a big issue. Many a time, the game is restricted or blocked in certain areas, and we fail to connect to the server. The same story is with VPN. If you continue to use different servers, then you might end up blocking your VPN source; thus, use trusted VPN sources. And if you make a change of the region and make the best use of a trusted source, you can easily connect to the server and enjoy the Minecraft game.

• Reinstall Minecraft 

Last but not least, another prompt solution allows recovery, and that is to reinstall the game. Because there are chances that your game data is all corrupted, causing major issues to connect to the server and the game. So it is best to simply reinstall Minecraft and see how it works well with it.

Final thoughts!

Game lovers often come across issues that disturb their game so badly, but there are always solutions to every game problem. With Minecraft, you can look into the above solutions and the reasons that pop up such issues and get a free solution to all the causes of conflict.