Getting 'Confirm Settings' and 'Connecting Failure'

[TitanFall1998 0]

Whenever I try to join a server I just get 'Confirm Settings' and underneath it says 'Connecting Failed' then gives me one option of restarting whatever it was doing so connecting I prosume. Someone please help I have been getting this error for a number of days now and it really limits how much I can play the game.

 

The only sort of fix I have found to it is connecting to servers through friends on steam, but even this can be very temperamental.

 

I have tried every way I can possibly find on the internet back from even 2012 to the latest I can find now I don't know what is wrong with my game.

Edited July 9, 2015 by TitanFall1998

[kichilron 8550]

Did you make sure you're not on a different version than the server you're trying to join?

 

IE: You're on Experimental version, but try to join stable servers.

[TitanFall1998 0]

No Im on stable I even tried switching to experimental to see if I could connect to those servers but still with no joy.

[kichilron 8550]

No Im on stable I even tried switching to experimental to see if I could connect to those servers but still with no joy.

 

Have you tried validating your files on Steam?

[TitanFall1998 0]

Yes just tried that then as I read your first reply.

[TitanFall1998 0]

Still hasn't worked Im just sat trying to join servers for the last 20 minutes.

[Steak and Potatoes 13480]

Have your tried setting exceptions for DayZ and your firewall etc?

[freethink 984]

I'd guess it may be a firewall issue, either software or your router's. Temporarily turn off windows firewall and the firewall on your router and see if you can join. If you can then you can start narrowing down the exact issue.

[TitanFall1998 0]

-Steak and Potatoes

I've just tried it now still no joy, thanks for the suggestion though.

Edited July 9, 2015 by TitanFall1998

[TitanFall1998 0]

I'd guess it may be a firewall issue, either software or your router's. Temporarily turn off windows firewall and the firewall on your router and see if you can join. If you can then you can start narrowing down the exact issue.

How would I go about doing the following ?

[freethink 984]

How would I go about doing the following ?

 

depends on your router : here's a helpful article: http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-find-your-routers-ip-and-admin/

[Steak and Potatoes 13480]

You could always try the steam fix route from their support.

 

Client dropped by server and Warning: Connection Problem

If you are receiving these error messages, it is most likely a network connectivity issue interfering with game traffic between your machine and the server you are playing on.

 

Thomson / BT Home Hub users

Please use the following process and custom file to troubleshoot the issue:

• Exit from Steam completely
• Download these custom files: MasterServers.vdf & MasterServers2.vdf - If the files do not download when clicked, please right click this link and select "Save Target As..."
• Place it in your \Steam\config\ folder (You will need to overwrite the current file already in place)
  • Default location: C:\Program Files\Steam\config\
• Right click this updated file and select "Properties"
• In the General tab, make sure the "Read-only" box is checked and click OK
• Re-start Steam and test the issue
• If the issue persists, please complete the rest of this article

 

Common Causes

• You are using a wireless connection or a 56K modem (these devices may not be able to accommodate the bandwidth requirements of the game)
• There is a virus, a P2P program, or some other background application running on your network or on your machine which is using up the bandwidth needed to maintain your connection to the game server
• There are other computers on your local network which are using up the bandwidth needed to maintain your connection to the game server
• The network connection for the server you are playing on is overloaded (this may result from having inadequate bandwidth to support the players who are joining the game or from other applications being run on the server)
• Your rate, cl_updaterate, or cl_cmdrate settings are not configured correctly for your connection speed
• There is a conflict with your router, modem and/or Internet Service Provider and Steam

 

Troubleshooting

• Programs which May Interfere with Steam

  Please check this topic and disable any listed programs that could cause this issue.

• Spyware, Adware, and Viruses Interfering with Steam

  Review this topic for instructions on scanning for viruses and removing malicious software from your computer.

• Test your Current Network Connection

  Please complete this guide and make sure to bypass any router you currently have to test the connection.

• Reduce Network Traffic

  Try shutting down any other machines on the network to increase the bandwidth available to the machine you are using.

• Change your rate setting

  These are the default rates based upon connection speed:

  Use the rate # (where # is the rate setting for your connection) command in the in-game console to change your rate setting. The console can be accessed using the ~ key while in-game.

  • 56K Modem: 3500 to 5000
  • DSL: 7500
  • Cable/T1: 9999
• Change your cl_updaterate setting

  The default cl_updaterate is 20, setting the value to a higher number increases the download demand on your connection.

  Use the cl_updaterate 20 command in the in-game console (~ key) to change your cl_updaterate setting to 20.

• Change your cl_cmdrate setting

  The default cl_cmdrate is 30, setting the cale to a higher number increases the upload demoand on your internet connection.

  Use the cl_cmdrate 30 command in the in-game console (~ key) to change your cl_cmdrate setting to 30.

[TitanFall1998 0]

depends on your router : here's a helpful article: http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-find-your-routers-ip-and-admin/

I got that I know how to sign into the admin thing, What do I do from there?

[freethink 984]

I got that I know how to sign into the admin thing, What do I do from there?

 

Find firewall/security setting, turn off (or to low security settings.)

 

HOWEVER if this is just a new thing happening to you, see Steak's post above - I'd be a little worried you have some sort of virus/spyware in which case turning all your security/firewalls off may not be the best idea in the world.

Edited July 9, 2015 by freethink

[TitanFall1998 0]

Okay U have just been threw each and every single element of that article, thank you it was very helpful Im going to try connect to a server now I will post a reply if it works or not shortly.

[TitanFall1998 0]

Nope still no joy.

[Steak and Potatoes 13480]

Are you running anything with the game?  Process of elimination, launch param's and a list of your anti-virus etc would help.

[freethink 984]

Nope still no joy.

 

have you done the router firewall stuff too?

 

also is this something that has just happened out of the blue or since the last update or what? if it's out of the blue then a virus is highly likely

 

try adding this to your launch options in dayz  -port=25007 (right click game>set launch options)

Edited July 9, 2015 by freethink

[TitanFall1998 0]

Are you running anything with the game?  Process of elimination, launch param's and a list of your anti-virus etc would help

I have avast as my antivirus and it is disabled at the minute. I have Malwarebytes Anti-Malware running and scanning my system. I have one launch peram which is -port=25007

Edited July 9, 2015 by TitanFall1998

[TitanFall1998 0]

have you done the router firewall stuff too?

 

also is this something that has just happened out of the blue or since the last update or what? if it's out of the blue then a virus is highly likely

 

try adding this to your launch options in dayz  -port=25007 (right click game>set launch options)

Tried that, nothing.

[freethink 984]

Tried that, nothing.

 

You're not answering the questions or providing the info steak and I asked for. Very little hope of sorting your issue if you don't.

[TitanFall1998 0]

You're not answering the questions or providing the info steak and I asked for. Very little hope of sorting your issue if you don't.

I think you will find I have/.

[TitanFall1998 0]

I have avast as my antivirus and it is disabled at the minute. I have Malwarebytes Anti-Malware running and scanning my system. I have one launch peram which is -port=25007

[TitanFall1998 0]

Are you running anything with the game?  Process of elimination, launch param's and a list of your anti-virus etc would help.

I have avast as my antivirus and it is disabled at the minute. I have Malwarebytes Anti-Malware running and scanning my system. I have one launch peram which is -port=25007

[Steak and Potatoes 13480]

I'm still running this through my head, ultimately I think Amber might be able to help.  As a random thought, naturally I think its to do with connectivity/firewall something blocking but you can launch task mananger whilst the game is running, go to details and set priority.  Place the Dayz on high priority.  Are you sharing this network connection with anyone in the house?  Also as a simple thought but I have not seen it have you tried multiple servers and have you reset your Modem/Router etc?