after last patch (sept 7) Patcher cancels download on last file....play does not light up

[BrimKatar]

<p>I've had this problem for a week.  After the last hotfix patcher will not complete.  It runs until the last file (eq2_keymap_other.ini_delta) and cancels the download.  I've tried a full rescan, turning all virus protection and ms vista defender off, a uninstall of the game also clearing any references to eq2 or everquest from the registry and then reinstall.  It still never gets past this point.  If I use the other eq2 exe it loads the game, can't find a server.</p><p> Can anyone help?</p>

[darkstar18]

<p>I'm pretty much experiencing the same problem. Happened to me on saturday when I was downloading the new patch, and wonderful soe tech suppport webpage doesnt work.</p><p>I did find some things that may help you but dont really count on it because they did not help me.</p><p>go to Start > Run > msconfig > disable all start up programs > restart > try running it again</p><p>OR</p><p>run antivirus and a spyware destroyer</p><p>I found these on the tech support webpage freq asked questions. Its worth a try but dont get excited cus it didnt work for me and it sounds like we are experiencing the same problem. I made a post earlier about it titled TECH SUPPORT webpage NOT WORKING and havnt got a responce there either. Hopefully someone sees our posts!</p>

[BrimKatar]

Yeah, unfortunately found and try that to....no good, but thx

[bead]

<p>Likewise, I just installed on new machine and am also not getting any characters listed.  Downloads (err.. checks my files) and then cancels download.  BAH</p><p> Any help appreciated !</p>

[TheWalrusNo9]

I just bought the game at it is doing the same thing that yo guys are talking about here. No "play" button or character create button is listed for me. I am 100% new to the game so I don't really know what to look for at all. Where do you find the eq2.exe?

[bead]

Ok, I forgot about the old >run as administrator< thingy, seems to be patching now anyho.... we'll see

[LibraSword]

<p>Having the same problem.  Just reinstalled due to another issue and now this.  Getting pretty frustrating.  Patcher finishes analyzing the files, but cancels right at the patch itself.</p>

[TheWalrusNo9]

If you guys are using vista make sure you run it as an adminastrator thats what did it for me.

[BrimKatar]

Good catch!  yes running as admin worked....why it should require this after months of not who knows but thx