Many users use Hamachi for different purposes, the details of which we will not dive into today, because at the moment our goal is to help solve problems when this software does not start, making an independent diagnosis of faults. Of course, in most cases this operation ends with nothing, so the user needs to independently look for solutions to this error. The guides presented below will just be aimed at getting rid of this nasty problem as quickly and easily as possible.
Almost always, the self-diagnostics that arose occurs due to the incorrect operation of the services responsible for the correct connection of Hamachi to the network. Because of this, all our attention will further be focused on solving problems related specifically to the services that interact in every possible way with the mentioned software. Let's start with the easiest and most effective way, moving in order to the more complex and rare.
Method 1: start the required services
From the very beginning, we recommend that you check the health of the services. You can be almost one hundred percent sure that one of the important parameters is disabled, because, as mentioned above, a similar situation appears due to the failure of services. You can check and run them manually like this:
- Run the utility "Run" by holding down the key combination Win + R, where in the input field enter services.msc and click on Enter or "OK".
- Find in the list with names ... This is the main service responsible for the performance of the software. Double-click on the name with the left mouse button to go to properties.
- Here in the tab "General" put start type "Automatically" and apply the changes.
- The same will need to be done with the service because she is also directly related to Hamachi.
After making all the changes, it is recommended that you restart your computer to check the health of the services. If everything was resolved and the difficulty did not arise anymore, then it was a banal accidental shutdown. In case of recurrence of difficulties, we advise you to familiarize yourself with the following options for solving them.
Method 2: Cleaning the system with an antivirus
This method is mandatory for those users who have disabled the service again after restarting their PC. Windows Management Instrumentation, and with it, respectively, "LogMeIn Hamachi Tunneling Engine"... This often depends on the actions of the viruses that have taken over the device. You need to get rid of them with the help of available means - security programs, that is, antiviruses. Detailed instructions on this topic can be found in our separate material at the following link.
After successfully cleaning the system, restart the service and test its functionality. If this does not help, and Windows Management Instrumentation still turns off, go to Method 7 where we will look at System Restore.
Method 3: Create a script to start the Hamachi service
Difficulties with starting the service responsible for the work of Hamachi are often due to trivial failures in the program or system, which cannot be solved by any methods. If you don't want to look further for solutions, create a script that simply restarts the service, allowing you to temporarily fix the problem. This method is called a "crutch" and does not fix the problem itself, but only temporarily relieves you of it.
However, if there is a desire to completely and permanently get rid of the problem that has arisen, we advise you to study the methods presented below, because they often turn out to be quite effective.
Method 4: Configure EXE security
Sometimes difficulties with launching are caused by insufficient access level that gets the EXE file of the software in question. The fact is that with low trust, the program will not even get access to its own service, which it installed on the system. Therefore, it is necessary to check this setting by following these steps:
After that, don't forget to apply the changes. Note that these actions are performed exclusively from the administrator account. If you are not already signed in to this profile, do so as demonstrated in our next article.
Method 5: Configuring the Hamachi Service
Sometimes the Hamachi service just shuts down by itself. This happens due to conflicts between the OS and software, and is solved by a banal restart. You can set it to automatic by using the parameter configuration, which looks like this:
Now the service will automatically restart as soon as it shuts down. This will allow you to quickly reanimate the situation and start using Hamachi without going into self-diagnosis mode.
Method 6: reinstalling Hamachi and cleaning the registry
If none of the above methods brought any result, let's move on to more radical options. The first is to completely remove Hamachi and further clean the registry, which will reset absolutely all parameters. You will find detailed uninstallation instructions in the material below.
Now let's discuss how to clean the registry after deleting, because usually enough important parameters remain there, which can lead to failures again.
After that, it is imperative to restart the computer in order to re-install the software later.
While running the Hamachi program, which is designed to create VPN networks (virtual secure networks), the user may encounter the message “Incoming traffic is blocked, check the firewall settings”. Usually this is due to the functionality of antivirus programs and firewalls that block the correct operation of Hamachi, but there are times when the cause of this dysfunction is the incorrect operation of the program itself. In this article I will tell you what is the essence of this dysfunction, what are its causes, and how to fix the error "Blocked incoming Hamachi traffic" on your PCs.
Use Hamachi software to create VPN networks
We are looking for the source of the problem
As you know, the Hamachi program is designed to create virtual private networks (VPN), allowing you to create secure networks on the Internet from remotely located computers, thereby imitating the connection between them in a regular local network.
This program is especially popular among users who actively use various game programs (Vikings, Red Alert 2, Dungeon Siege 3, Ludoria, etc.). With the help of "Hamachi" you can play with each other over the network, and this even in the case when the official servers of the game are closed for some reason.
The occurrence of the error "blocked incoming traffic" in "Hamachi" can have the following reasons:
How to fix "blocked incoming traffic" on Hamachi
After I explained what "Blocked incoming traffic to Hamachi" is, let's move on to the question of how to get rid of the error "Blocked incoming traffic, check the firewall settings". I recommend doing the following:
Conclusion
The problem "Hamachi: Blocked Inbound Traffic" is usually caused by the functionality of the firewall and antivirus software blocking the incoming network connection of the user's PC. To fix the problem "Blocked incoming traffic" in "Hamachi" I recommend temporarily disabling your firewall and antivirus, and if this does not help, use the alternative advice I suggested above. Usually, this allows you to normalize the work of the specified program, and then enjoy the stable functionality of "Hamachi" on your PC.
Over time, support for old games is discontinued, the servers are closed and it is not possible to play in multiplayer mode via the Internet. Regular gamers will be helped in this by the Hamachi program, which unites players from all over the world and creates a local network over the Internet. But what if during the setup process an error occurs: VPN Status? To avoid further errors, let's make the correct program settings.
About the program
First of all, Hamachi is software designed to build a virtual private network (VPN). It creates its own secure local area network from PCs connected to the Internet. This creates a local network emulation that gamers successfully use to play over the network.
Hamachi features:
- Management and administration of networks.
- Creation of servers and their connection to gray IP and client PCs.
- Data protection due to peer-to-peer encrypted traffic transmission.
- Creation of a network with a star topology and a gateway.
Customization
In case you get VPN error:
- Uninstall the old version of the program and restart your computer.
- Go to network connections, and check that you do not have a Hamachi network.
- Install the latest version of Hamachi and log into the program.
To configure the program:
- Right-click on Start → Network Connections → PMK on Hamachi Network → Properties.
- Open IP version 4 (TCP / IPv4) → click "Advanced" → in the "IP Settings" tab, in the "Gateway" section, click "Delete".
- In the "Interface metric" field, enter the value 10 and click "OK".
- Then go to "Control Panel" → "Windows Firewall" and add "LogMeIn Hamachi" to the exclusion list.
To eliminate the yellow triangles next to the names of the network participants:
- In the program, click "System" → "Options" → "Options" tab.
- In the tab opposite the "Encryption" and "Compression" items, set the value "Disabled" and click OK.
- Restart Hamachi (by turning off and on the button in the program interface).
Tunnel problem
VLAN users are experiencing latency (high ping) issues. It occurs when data is not transferred from computer to computer, but through the Hamachi servers. A sign that the connection is not direct - a blue or red icon opposite the network client. In order to get rid of such an error, you need to remove the tunnel through the repeater. To start:
For many games (for example, RPG or turn-based strategies), the presence of a ping of 400-500 ms is not critical. This creates minimal discomfort, but overall online play will be stable.
- special software that allows you to build your own secure networks over the Internet. Many gamers download software to play Minecraft, Counter Strike, etc. Despite the simplicity of the settings, sometimes the application has a problem with the connection with the network adapter, which is quickly fixed, but requires certain actions on the part of the user. Let's see how this is done.
Now we will go into the network settings and make some adjustments to them. Let's check if the problem remains, if so, we'll update Hamachi to the latest version.
Network connection settings on the computer
1. Go to "Control Panel" - "Network and Internet" - "Network and Sharing Center".
2. In the left part of the window, select from the list "Change adapter settings".
3. Click the tab "Additionally" and go to "Extra options".
If you don't have a tab "Additionally", go to "Arrange" - "View" and click on "Menu bar".
4. We are interested Adapters and Bindings... At the top of the window, we see a list of network connections, among them there is Hamachi. Move it to the beginning of the list using special arrows and click "OK".
5. Let's restart the program.
As a rule, at this stage, the problem disappears for most users. Otherwise, go to the next method.
Update problem
1. Hamachi has an automatic update mode. Very often, connection problems arise due to incorrect settings in this part of the program. In order to fix it, we find in the main window the tab "System" - "Parameters".
2. In the window that opens, on its left side, also go to "Options" - "Additional settings".
3. And then in "Basic settings".
4. Here you need to check the box opposite "Automatic Updates"... Reboot your computer. Make sure the internet is connected and working. Once launched, Hamachi must detect and install updates on its own.
5. If the checkbox is present, and the new version has not been downloaded, go to the tab in the main window "Help" - "Check for Updates"... If updates are available, update manually.
If this does not help, then most likely the problem is in the program itself. In this case, it makes sense to remove it and download the latest version from the official website.
6. Please note that standard deletion through "Control Panel" not enough. Such uninstallation leaves behind various "tails" that can interfere with the installation and use of the newly installed Hamachi. You must use third-party software to completely remove programs, such as Revo Uninstaller.
7. Open it and select our program, then click "Delete".
8. First, the standard uninstallation wizard will start, after which the program will offer to scan for the remaining files in the system. The user needs to select a mode, in this case it is "Moderate", and press "Scan"
After that, Hamachi will be completely removed from the computer. Now you can start installing the current version.
Often, after the actions taken, the connection is made without problems, and no longer bothers the user. If "things are still there", you can write a letter to the support service or reinstall the operating system.
Despite the efforts of the Hamachi developers to make this program as "friendly" and simple as possible, many users still have difficulties with its configuration. By following the instructions below, you can easily set up Hamachi correctly for play or work.
General setup for Hamachi on Windows
In this article, we will look at how to set up Hamachi 2.2.0.541 - the most current one. The example demonstrates setting Hamachi for Windows 7, since this OS is the most common today.
In general, Hamachi does not require any additional configuration, all you need is to install the program, run it, click on the "enable" button (Fig. 1).
After that, you need to connect to the network of interest by clicking "connect to an existing network" (Fig. 2) or "network" -> "connect to an existing network" (Fig. 3).
If there are enough free slots in the network, you will connect and you will see a window with a list of participants (Fig. 5).
If Hamachi is launched on your PC for the first time, or information about previous launches is corrupted, the program will display an authorization error message (Fig. 6).
In this case, you need to either register for free in the LogMenIn system (Fig. 7), or log in if you already have a LogMenIn account.
First, you should check if everything is in order with the network you are interested in. To do this, enter "hamachi test network" into the search engine and try to connect using any of the details that appear in the search results.
If Hamachi does not connect to any network, click System -> Options (Figure 9).
Select the lowest item of the left panel - "Options", find "Encryption" there and set the type to "Any" (Fig. 10).
Then click the "Additional settings" item located at the bottom of the window (Fig. 11).
If you do not use a proxy server, set the corresponding attribute with the flag "no" (Fig. 12).
Please note that when using a proxy, connection problems may be caused by it.
Then resolve the names using the mDNS protocol (Figure 13).
Disable traffic filtering by selecting the "allow all" flag in the corresponding field (Fig. 14).
Enable Hamachi virtual network presence (Figure 15).
Confirm the changes made (fig. 16).
Close the program and re-enter it.
If the above doesn't help, try temporarily disabling your antivirus.
Also, sometimes Hamachi will not connect due to the fact that it is blocked by the Firewall.
To disable it, click " Start» -> Control Panel -> Firewall-> Enabling and disabling the Firewall
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Sometimes the source of problems is not a Hamachi misconfiguration or an overly vigilant Anti-Virus, but the port through which your router is broadcasting.
Open two arbitrary free ports in the settings of your router (each specific router model has its own specifics of opening ports - see the instructions). Then configure Hamachi to use them by entering the local TCP address and local UDP address attributes in the familiar "advanced settings" window (Figure 21).
Then restart the router and restart Hamachi. An important point - when "forwarding" ports, do not mix up the addresses for TCP and UDP protocols!
Special cases of setting up Hamachi
It is worth noting that this program is often used by gamers to build gaming networks, as well as various organizations to create corporate file sharing systems. In such cases, the instructions of the gaming community or your company should be followed closely. However, at the same time, you need to understand that by deciding to download and install a third-party unofficial Hamachi distribution, you endanger the security of your PC - refrain from connecting to such networks unless absolutely necessary.
How do I set up the language in Hamachi?
Unfortunately, there is no optional language selection in the program. In order not to run for a dictionary, it is enough that you have the Russian version of Hamachi. If for some reason you need a different language, reinstall the program after downloading the localization of "hamsters" corresponding to the language you are interested in.
notice, that Hamachi official website provides the ability to download only the English version of Hamachi. We can.
