Overwatch Lost Connection To Game Server
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Recently weâve seen many Overwatch players reporting that their Overwatch lost connection to game server. If you also run into this annoying issue, donât worry, youâve come to the right place! Weâve put together several fixes to help you fix the issue.
You donât have to try them all; just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you.
By rebooting your network, your Internet connection speed may be back to normal. So maybe it will also resolve this annoying issue. Here is how to do it:
1) Unplug your modem (and your wireless router, if itâs a separate device) from power for 60 seconds.
2) Plug in your network devices again and wait until the indicator lights are back to its normal state.
See if Overwatch will lose connection to game server again, if not, you have fixed this issue. If this issue persists, try the next fix, below.
If the network driver on your PC is missing or outdated, it may cause this issue. Try updating your network driver to see if you can resolve this issue.
There are two ways to update your network driver: manually and automatically.
Manually update your network driver â You can update your network driver manually by going to the manufacturerâs website, and searching for the latest driver for your network adapter.
Be sure to choose the driver thatâs compatible with your exact network adapter model and your version of Windows.
Update your network driver automatically â If you donât have the time, patience or computer skills to update your drivers manually, you can, instead, do it automatically with Driver Easy. You donât need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you donât need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you donât need to worry about making a mistake when installing. Driver Easy handles it all.
All the drivers in Driver Easy come straight from the manufacturer. Theyâre all certified safe and secure.
1) Download and install Driver Easy.
2) Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
3) Click Update next to your network device to automatically download the correct version of this driver, then you can install it manually. Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (this requires the Pro version â youâll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All. You get full support and a 30-day money back guarantee).
If you need assistance, please contact Driver Easyâs support team at support@drivereasy.com.
Blizzardâs Battle.net Looking-Glass is a network diagnostic tool that can be used to test your server connection. Follow the steps below to test your server connection:
2) Select your region and the service (Overwatch). Check all of the testing items and then click Run Test.
You can post the test results with the detailed information of your problem on the official forum of Overwatch and see if anyone can help you analyze the results and solve your problem. Or you can try the next fix, below.
Winsock is a programming interface and supporting program in Windows operating system that defines how Windows network software should access network services. Resetting Winsock data may be helpful for dealing with some network connection issues. Here is how to do it:
1) On your keyboard, press the Windows Logo Key and then type cmd in the search box. When you see Command Prompt in the list of results, right-click it and then select Run as administrator. You will be prompted for permission. Click Yes to run the Command Prompt.
2) In the Command Prompt, type netsh winsock reset and hit Enter.
Launch Overwatch after you restart your PC to see if Overwatch can connect to game server. If Overwatch lost connection to the game server, try the next fix, below.
If Overwatch lost connection to game server, it is also probably caused by the DNS and IP issues. Try flushing your DNS and renewing your IP and maybe this issue will be resolved. Here is how to do it:
1) On your keyboard, press the Windows Logo Key and R at the same time to open the Run dialog. Type cmd and then press Ctrl, Shift and Enter on your keyboard at the same time to run the Command Prompt as administrator. You will be prompted for permission. Click Yes to run the Command Prompt.
2) Type the command line ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter on your keyboard.
1) On your keyboard, press the Windows Logo Key and Rat the same time to open the Run dialog. Type cmd and then press Ctrl, Shift and Enter on your keyboard at the same time to run the Command Prompt as administrator. You will be prompted for permission. Click Yes to run the Command Prompt.
2) Type the command line ipconfig /release and press Enter on your keyboard.
3) Type the command line ipconfig /renew and press Enter on your keyboard.
See if Overwatch can connect to game server. If it can, youâve resolved this issue. If this issue is not fixed, donât worry. Try the next fix, below.
If Overwatch lost connection to game server when your PC connects to the Internet via your Wi-Fi network, this issue is probably caused by wireless interference. Follow the instructions below to avoid wireless interference and improve your Wi-Fi signal:
1) Move your router to a new location. If your router is in the center of your home, youâll get a better Wi-Fi signal.
2) Move wireless devices such as cordless phones or microwave ovens away from your router; or turn off those devices.
Launch Overwatch again to see if your the game will lose connection to game server again. If the issue reappears, donât worry. Thereâre more fixes for you to try.
If youâre using a proxy server, it may also cause the connection problem. Follow the instructions below to disable your proxy server to see if this issue reappears:
1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to open the Run dialog. Type inetcpl.cpl and press Enter.
2) Navigate to the Connections tab. Select Never dial a connection if you see it (somewhere below Choose Settings if you needâŠ). Then click on LAN settings.
3) Uncheck the box next to Use a proxy server for your LAN. If it is already unchecked, check the box next to Automatically detect settings. Then click OK.
4) If youâre using a VPN or a third-party proxy sever, disable it.
Launch Overwatch to see if this annoying issue persists. If so, try the next fix to change the DNS server.
Google Public DNS provides you with a speed boost and an increased security. Try changing the DNS server in your PC to the Google Public DNS addresses to see if this issue can be resolved. Here is how to do it:
1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to open the Run dialog. Then type control and press Enter to open Control Panel.
2) View Control Panel by Category. Click View network status and tasks.
3) In the pop-up window, click Change adapter settings.
4) Right-click your current network and then select Properties.
5) Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)Â to view its properties.
6) Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Use the following DNS server addresses. For the Preferred DNS server, enter the Google Public DNS address: 8.8.8.8; for the Alternative DNS server, enter the Google Public DNS address: 8.8.4.4. Then click OK to save the changes.
7) Restart your PCÂ and launch Overwatch.
See if Overwatch will lose connection to game server. If not, congratulations! Youâve fixed this issue. If this issue reappears, try the next fix, below.
If youâre running other applications like OneDrive, Dropbox and iCloud that require Internet connection to download and upload files, or if your family members are watching TV shows at the same time, Overwatch may lose connection to game server.
To resolve this issue, you need to close those bandwidth hogging applications. Here is how to do it:
1) On your keyboard, press Ctrl, Shift and Esc at the same time to open the Task Manager.
2) Right-click the bandwidth hogging applications and then select End task.
Launch Overwatch to see if this annoying issue reappears.
Hopefully one of the fixes above resolved this issue for you. Please leave your comment below if you have any questions.
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Justin, a Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, is a technical writer and a tech enthusiast. He loves exploring new technologies and writing technical how-to tips to help people fix their computer / driver issues. In his spare time, he enjoys reading books and listening to music.
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By Sherry | Follow | Last Updated December 02, 2020
Overwatch is a popular game among game lovers. However, some Overwatch users report that Overwatch stops working suddenly and an error message âOverwatch lost connection to game serverâ appears sometimes while they are playing the game. MiniTool offers 5 solutions to this problem.
Overwatch lost connection to game server is a nightmare for players. It could happen any time. Sometimes, youâre playing the game Overwatch and all of a sudden it flashes to the title screen with the red error message âLost connection to game serverâ.
This is a relatively common error that could occur for various reasons. You might be unsure about which one youâre facing. Donât worry. Try the solutions below one by one and you can fix the problem eventually.
When you encounter the error lost connection to game server Overwatch, the first thing you need to take into consideration is the network issue.
You can reconnect your network to troubleshoot the problem.
Step 1: Unplug your network devices (router or modem) from power for 60 seconds.
Step 2: Connect your network devices to the power again.
Step 3: When the indicator lights are back to the normal state, you can try launching Overwatch again to check if Overwatch lost connection to game server has been solved.
This post mainly introduces how to reset network settings on Windows 10 and describes the influence upon network connections when you make network reset.
The drivers listed under the section of Network Adapters might also be a cause of this particular issue.
A network adapter is the component of a computerâs internal hardware for interfacing or connecting with a network.
If you are trying to fix slow internet speed on Windows 10, you can check drivers of Network Adapters and update or reinstall them.
Step 1: Type the command âdevmgmt.mscâ in Run window to open the Device Manager.
Tip: You can open the Run window by pressing Win + R key.
Step 2: Double-click Network Adapters and drivers related to your network will be listed under Network Adapters.
Step 3: Right-click the driver which is working currently, and select Update driver from the drop-down menu.
Tip: Each driver under the Network adapters corresponds to a network. You may find many drivers when you have more than one networks. You can check the driver name from Network & Internet settings.
Step 4:Â A dialog window should appear. Click Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software.
Then Windows will search, download and install the latest network driver for you. Just wait until the process is completed and then restart your computer. After your computer starts, you can check if Overwatch lost connection to game server has been fixed.
Winsock is a program that defines how Windows network software access network services. When you are facing Overwatch lost connection to game server, resetting Winsock data could be a nice solution.
Step 1: Run Command Prompt as administrator.
Step 2: Input the command netsh winsock reset and then press Enter.
Now you can restart your PC and launch Overwatch. If you still see the error message âLost connection to game serverâ, you need try the next fix.
This article aims to introduce you the role Command Prompt plays in Windows, how to open commands Windows 10 and how to choose the right commands.
If youâre running other applications like OneDrive and Dropbox that require Internet to download or upload files, Overwatch may encounter the problem âLost connection to game serverâ. You can close these programs in Task Manager and then relaunch Overwatch to see if the issue can be removed.
To end applications, you just need to press Ctrl + Shift + Esc. When you get into Task Manager, right-click the applications which need to be closed and select End task.
You can also fix the problem âlost connection to game server Overwatchâ by changing the DNS server.
Step 1: Go to Control Panel > View network status and tasks > Change adapter settings.
Tip: To find View network status and tasks quickly, you can choose View by Category in Control Panel.
Step 2: Right-click your current network and select Properties.
Step 3: In the pop-up window, select Networking tab and then double-click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4).
Step 4: Configure the General settings.
Step 5: Click OKÂ to save the changes you have made.
Then you can launch Overwatch and check if the problem lost connection to game server has been solved.
Cannot open Control Panel in Windows 10? This post aims to provide 7 simple ways to fix Control Panel not opening.
Sherry has been a staff editor of MiniTool for a year. She has received rigorous training about computer and digital data in company. Her articles focus on solutions to various problems that many Windows users might encounter and she is excellent at disk partitioning.
She has a wide range of hobbies, including listening to music, playing video games, roller skating, reading, and so on. By the way, she is patient and serious.
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