BindException Error

[Genjator]

When I try to run StarMade, the launcher window opens and then this pops up over it:

Critical Error
BindException: Cannot assign requested address: connect

It has a retry option, which I have tried multiple times to no avail. In the launcher window, as well, it says it is Retrieving Launcher Version. If I click the refresh button, it brings up the same popup error.

I have tried deleting the folder in AppData, I have installed a previous build, I have run as administrator, and I have run the StarMade Checker tool (all pass, except the graphics card because it didn't recognize it: GeForce GTX 660). I'm running version 0.1421. Windows 8.1.

The game has been running perfectly fine for several months now. I have seen this error pop up before on another computer I have run the game on, but that was an older version that I had not used for some time. I have been unable to find any possible solutions to this. I am also unable to Uplink as it says the address is invalid on the machine. The game no longer runs, freezing up when I try to run single player "connecting to localhost:4242"

I am using LauncherVersion 9, just downloaded it. Still no change.

 

[fire219]

http://starmadedock.net/threads/starmade-launcher-error-socketexception-87-create-fix.814

Try this?

 

[Genjator]

I gave it a try, no luck, unfortunately.

 

[AndyP]

create a batchfile, and start starmade launcher with:
-Djava.net.preferIPv4Stack=true

to make it use ipv4 stack instead of ipv6.

Should work then.

- Andy

 

[Genjator]

Assuming I made the batchfile right (which I'm not sure I did), it didn't seem to help. Do you have an example I can use to make it from, or a website that would show me accurately? I've only been able to find general information so far on creating a batchfile.

 

[Genjator]

So I've been trying other methods, since the batchfile did not work. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling (I am currently trying that again), and may try uninstalling/reinstalling Java (at the suggestion of someone). It definitely seems to be a launcher problem. I am also unable to upload an error report. Does anyone have any further suggestions?

 

[der_scheme]

I'm not exactly sure how the Batchfile would have to look like using the exe, but if you download the jar for OS X/Linux (which should work on Windows, too), it would look like this:

java -Djava.net.preferIPv4Stack=true -jar StarMade-Starter.jar

 

[Genjator]

der_scheme, I tried using the code you provided along with the Linux jar, and that seemed to get the launcher working just fine, no error popping up there. However, I am still unable to get the game to run. The options menu opens, but when I launch the game, either single player or trying to connect to an online server, it gets stuck while trying to connect to either the online server or localhost:4242. I haven't been able to get it beyond this point. Any further thoughts?

 

[der_scheme]

This seems to be not a unique occurence of this issue. However, there doesn't seem to be a definite solution.
Threads:

• http://starmadedock.net/threads/singleplayer-stuck-at-connecting.506/
• http://starmadedock.net/threads/cant-connect-to-servers.680/

Connecting to localhost will only work if you started a server on your computer manually before trying to connect.

 

[Genjator]

Okay, so I did a little more working/looking, and I believe it was the internet filter that was installed on this computer (Net Nanny). I uninstalled the filter and now StarMade runs just fine, like always. StarMade used to run fine with the internet filter installed and running up until a few days ago, so it is possible an update or some such other thing produced the error. I wonder if that may be what is affecting the other players who have similar problems.

 

[AndyP]

sims2pet3 darktoes
Please look into this as this may be a similar reason.

- Andy

 

[darktoes]

I tried the batch file thing and it didn't do anything, I had a quick look for any Internet filters but I'm almost sure I have none and I couldn't find any. I might spend more time on it when I can be stuffed to spend the time.

 

[Genjator]

So I removed the internet filter and StarMade ran with no problems. I re-installed the filter and am now receiving the same error again. So it would seem that the filter is the culprit in this situation. I'm going to send a support ticket to the company and see if they can help at all. It's Net Nanny, Edition 7, if you need any of that information. Should I pass this information anywhere else?