Mojira Archive
MCPE-19393

Clients disconnect when window focus changes on remote host/server (Windows 10)

Edited by [Mojang] Mega_Spud (Jay Wells)
Verification builds:
1.1.0.9 Retail

Summary:
LAN connected clients will be disconnected when the Windows 10 host switches applications or minimises the game window.

Steps to Reproduce:
Fullscreen Mode:

  1. Hosting a LAN game, press alt+tab to switch to another application

Windowed Mode:

  1. Press T or E
  2. Minimise the active window

Observed Results:
Clients will be disconnected after a short time

Expected Results:
Clients should stay connected, as the game is still active and running.

Screenshots/Videos attached: Yes

Notes:
Original Description:
In versions prior to 1.0 I was able to start a server game on my laptop and have Android tablets connect as clients. I can still do this, but now when I Alt+Tab away from Minecraft on my PC the clients disconnect. We have all upgraded to 1.0.

Connection type: Wi-fi