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Failed to connect

Hi Valheim Community,

Today, for the first time, my dedicated server is no longer working. There were 2 Windows updates recently that might have broken it, I'm not sure.

  • 2023-02 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1 for Windows 11, version 22H2 for x64 (KB5022497)
  • 2023-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5022845)

Basically, I start the dedicated server as I always have using a batch file with public 1.

https://preview.redd.it/yvx6ztptzkka1.png?width=448&format=png&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=bb3067024b72cec0462c8fa91ced4a7dabacd252

Port Forwarding is configured on my Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro.

https://preview.redd.it/gmzwdrl20lka1.png?width=823&format=png&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=a0f86433c5cb7a29aeffdb030bd862fc64fd470e

The Valheim server checker over at Is My Valheim Server Up? Check it here (geekstrom.de) shows the server is online and reachable. It also shows up under the "Community" server tab.

https://preview.redd.it/qt8e4e7c0lka1.png?width=688&format=png&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=32816bb561865240553aaa2810753809394ac771

I launch Valheim and since I host the dedicated server, I connect to 127.0.0.1:2456 or localhost:2456 like I always have. However, it just says "Connecting" and after a few seconds goes back to the Main menu with "Failed to connect". I tried connecting via Community and using server name too. No luck.

https://preview.redd.it/08om8r8f1lka1.png?width=412&format=png&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=73e1fb91202444f0a40c75de7b1f14b92e004760

My network drivers are up to date. I have checked Windows Firewall and all is well there. I even reset it and let it automatically recreate the rules again for both Private and Public profiles. I disabled my Wi-Fi NIC in Device Manager to rule out another NIC maybe interfering with my LAN NIC.

I've even reinstalled both Valheim and the Dedicated Server from Steam. Still the same thing. I've also reset the network stack using netstat.

Any other ideas? I'm thinking perhaps the .NET framework update (That Windows doesn't allow me to uninstall) broke something? That's my best guess at this point…

Thanks in advance.

Gamer

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