Minecraft Windows 10 Edition - (Unable to connect to world) Friend can't join me and I can't join friend

Hi Elseytd,

Online gaming requires periodic resetting of your network configurations. It is one of the maintenance procedures that help refresh or repair your network connectivity. In this way, it could eliminate unable to connect issues, resolve latency, and will return your network status like when you started using the Internet. To resolve your concern, we suggest that you reset your TCP/IP or Internet Protocol to its default settings. To do this, follow the instructions below:

Step #1: If you are connected to a Wi-Fi router, check your Wi-Fi router if the green lights for Wi-Fi (WLAN) and Internet are both blinking. This means they are switched on and enabled.

Step #2: Run the Network troubleshooter. To diagnose your network configuration, perform the steps below:

1. Open Start menu, then click Settings icon.
2. Click Network & Internet.
3. On the left pane, click Status.
4. Click Network troubleshooter to diagnose and fix network problems.

Step #3: Perform an Internet connection reset via Command Prompt. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run window.
2. Type cmd, then press Enter.
3. Type the following commands, then press Enter after typing each commands below:

netsh int ip reset resettcpip.txt

netsh winhttp reset proxy

netsh int ip reset

ipconfig /release

ipconfig /renew

ipconfig /flushdns

netsh winsock reset

4. Restart your PC to complete the process.

Step #4: We also suggest that you restart your router and wait for 15-30 seconds then turn it on again. Visit this link: Fix network connection issues in Windows 10 for more troubleshooting alternatives for your Internet connection. Updating your Ethernet adapter driver is also suggested there.

Step #5: You can also download and run our easy fix solutions from this link: How to use Microsoft easy fix solutions. Once there, click the Find and fix problems with wireless and other network adaptershyperlink. Download and run it to start the troubleshooting.

Step #6: Ping the Minecraft server. Look for a third-party online web app that can check the server status and also the connectivity performance of your computer between their multiplayer server.

Step #7: Disable all other anti-virus programs and enable Windows Defender only.

Step #8: Check your Internet connection ping status and speed. You can test it here: www.speedtest.net.

Step #9: If you are using a wireless connection, you need to make sure that there is no interference around your area that blocks its signal. We also suggest that you must be in close proximity with your WiFi source or signal. If all troubleshooting steps above have no avail, contact your Internet service provider for more assistance.

If you have additional questions or concerns, or if the issue persists after the troubleshooting steps above, please let me know by replying to this thread. This way, I'll get notified and respond back to you as soon as I can.

Wait wait wait... This is a post from August 2018 and the problem is still a really bad problem? I agree that there should be an error message of some sort to show so the user can search a solution. If Java edition was readily available on mobile, I would much rather play that since it's not, I suppose I don't have a choice.

I actually have the same problem. I tried to join my friend's world via Xbox but to no avail. This only happens when I try to play on my Windows 10 copy, not the "Pocket Edition" on my Android Phone. I've been searching for a solution but none seems to work. I tried launching the game on using Bluestacks emulator. (I had to download a pirated APK for testing purposes, I didn't want to login on Play Store to save time.) I then tried to join my friend's world from the emulator and I was able to join.

This is an OK workaround granted that you use a more fitting emulator because the controls are wack on Bluestacks. However, you're gonna have to buy Minecraft from Play Store if you haven't already, which sucks. (You can obviously download a pirated APK but I don't wanna get in trouble for even mentioning it.)

Overall, it's PROBABLY not your or your PC's fault for not being able to join your friend's world. There's a lot of problems that could have been fixed easily, seeing from a developer's standpoint. I really hope Microsoft would fix this issue. Quite disappointing for such a big company. You should go try playing with an emulator if you really insist using mouse and keyboard. I suggest Memu Emulator which served me well in the past.

Why would a game targeted twords children have such a ridiculous and complicated fix to a bug.

First of all, to everyone here, I'm sorry you guys wasted your money. 

The Windows 10 Edition is built with crossplay in mind, meaning that you can pretty much only join Xbox friendly servers. 

If you don't plan on playing on an Xbox or with a friend that's on Xbox, buy the Java Edition. 

Also, I'm really **** pissed I paid almost 30 pounds for 2 Minecraft Win10 Editions codes.  

Ty microsoft for wasting my money, I'll just rip the game from the internet since i've already paid for this ****.

I use Windows 10 edition and I can't get onto my cousin's world. Other worlds of his don't have this problem but this one just says "Unable to connect to world" If it helps, he has the City Living texture and template on.