Minecraft 1.8 (newest update) multiplayer problems?

I'm trying to connect to a server I play on but when ever I try to connect it says scanning for local games, it just sits there loading. I've tried reinstalling the update resetting the game, i even tried uninstalling player skins but it just keeps sitting there loading. I don't have any texture pacts or mods on. If anyone knows how to solve this problem i would love to know.