5 Ways to Fix the Minecraft Connection Reset Error on a Windows PC

The Minecraft connection reset error occurs for some players when trying to join realms or shortly after doing so. Players see an error message that says, “Connection lost Internal Exception: java.net.socketexception connection reset.” A player’s Reddit post said this about the connection reset error, “Almost 90% of the time I want to play Minecraft on a realm with my friends nowadays I can’t, and it makes me question why I even still pay a subscription.” This is how you can fix the Minecraft connection reset error on a Windows PC.

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Adjust TCP Network Configuration Settings

Players confirm adjusting two TCP global parameter settings can resolve the Minecraft connection reset error. Doing this will change packet data communication on your PC’s network. Try adjusting the TCP network configuration settings like this.

1. Click on the magnifying glass button or search box within the taskbar to activate the tool for finding files.
2. To find the Command Prompt, type in a cmd search phrase.
3. Select Run as administrator to access Command Prompt.
4. Input a netsh interface tcp show global command and press Return to view the TCP global parameter list.
   
   

   The TCP global parameter list

5. Execute the netsh interface tcp set global rss=enabled command if Receive-Side Scaling State is not enabled.
   
   

   The receive side-scaling command

6. Next, input netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=normal and press Enter if the Receive Window Auto-Tuning Level is not set to normal.

Set Your PC’s DNS to Google

Your PC will already have a default DNS server set, which might not be entirely reliable for playing Minecraft and other multiplayer games. Google is widely regarded to be one of the best DNS servers for gaming. You can set your PC’s DNS to Google like this.

1. First, right-click Start to select Run on the Power User menu.
2. Type in a ncpa.cpl command and press Enter to open Network Connections.
3. Right-click the network adapter for your PC’s internet to activate a context menu and select Properties.
4. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 to access an IPv4 properties window.
5. Select Use the following DNS server addresses to activate additional settings.
6. Next, enter Google’s 8.8.8.8 address in the Preferred DNS box.
   
   

   The DNS server settings

7. Input the secondary address of 8.8.4.4 into the Alternative DNS server box.
8. Click the Validate settings upon exit checkbox.
9. Select the properties windows’ OK options to set the Google DNS.

Renew Your PC’s IP Address

1. Open Command Prompt by going through steps one to three of this guide’s first resolution.
2. Flush the DNS by inputting ipconfig /flushdns and pressing Return.
   
   

   The ipconfig /flushdns command

3. Then execute these separate commands to release and renew the IP address:
   ipconfig /release
   ipconfig /renew

Reduce Minecraft’s Render Distance

Some players say they’ve fixed the Minecraft connection reset error by reducing the game’s render distance setting. Applying this potential fix can also reduce lag when playing the game. This is how you can reduce Minecraft’s render distance.

1. Start your Minecraft game.
2. Select Options > Video Settings in Minecraft.
3. Reduce the Render Distance setting to 8 chunks or lower.
   
   

   The Render Distance setting

4. Click Done to apply the setting.

Reset the Network

Resetting network settings to default has also worked for some players who’ve needed to fix the Minecraft connection reset error. Doing this reinstalls network adapters on your PC. These are the steps for resetting a PC’s network.

1. Bring up the file search tool and input Network reset there.
2. Click Network reset to access that option.
3. Press Reset now and select Yes to confirm.
   
   

   The Reset now button

4. Restart your PC and select to reconnect to your internet, for which you’ll need your network password.

Other Possible Ways to Fix the Minecraft Connection Reset Error

The resolutions above are more widely confirmed ways to fix the Minecraft connection reset error, but there are additional possible fixes you can try. You might also be able to fix this connection issue by applying these potential resolutions:

• Update the internet network adapter driver on your PC.
• If you play Minecraft Java Edition, try updating the Java software on your PC. 
• Make sure firewalls aren’t blocking Minecraft in any way. Add the Minecraft EXE file to the allowed list of Windows Defender Firewall and other alternatives if necessary.

The potential resolutions discussed in this guide have fixed the Minecraft connection reset error for many players. This doesn’t mean they’ll work for everybody, but there’s a good chance one will sort out that connection issue on your PC. Minecraft also has a technical support service you can contact from this form submission page if you need more possible fixes for this issue.