Help!! launchpad loop...

[Rudolf]

<p>Can some one help me plz</p><p>when i click on launchpad i get always the same message : Recieving _aunchpad.exe and Recieving launchpad.exe and it keeps downloading these 2 files ,so i cannot reach mine patcher for the game and log in.</p><p>this what i see in the log file :</p><p>[17:40:05] Patcher: --- File Discrepancy S for [LaunchPad Files] lp_plugin.exe: local 25600, server 11264[17:40:05] Patcher: Checking File: lp_plugin.exe[17:40:05] Patcher: --- File Discrepancy (Size) Confirmed.  File is incorrect version.[17:40:05] Patcher: Checking File: sc.dll[17:40:05] Patcher: --- Refreshing cache for file.[17:40:05] Patcher: Scanning Distribution LaunchPad Distribution ------------------[17:40:05] Patcher: Exe Match: Name is LaunchPad.exe, Running exe is launchpad.exe[17:40:05] Patcher: --- File Discrepancy C for [LaunchPad Files] C:Documents and SettingspalpatineDesktopNew FolderLaunchPad.exe: local -1954975953: server -1957184029[17:40:05] Patcher: --- File Discrepancy S for [LaunchPad Files] lp_plugin.exe: local 25600, server 11264[17:40:05] Patcher: Checking File: lp_plugin.exe[17:40:05] Patcher: --- File Discrepancy (Size) Confirmed.  File is incorrect version.[17:40:05] Patcher: Exe Match: Name is LaunchPad.exe, Running exe is launchpad.exe[17:40:05] Patcher: --- File Discrepancy C for [LaunchPad Files] C:Documents and SettingspalpatineDesktopNew FolderLaunchPad.exe: local -1954975953: server -1957184029[17:40:05] Patcher: --- File Discrepancy S for [LaunchPad Files] lp_plugin.exe: local 25600, server 11264[17:40:05] Patcher: Checking File: lp_plugin.exe[17:40:05] Patcher: --- File Discrepancy (Size) Confirmed.  File is incorrect version.[17:40:05] Patcher: Scanning Distribution LaunchPad Distribution ------------------[17:40:05] Patcher: Exe Match: Name is LaunchPad.exe, Running exe is launchpad.exe[17:40:05] Patcher: --- File Discrepancy C for [LaunchPad Files] C:Documents and SettingspalpatineDesktopNew FolderLaunchPad.exe: local -1954975953: server -1957184029[17:40:05] Patcher: --- File Discrepancy S for [LaunchPad Files] lp_plugin.exe: local 25600, server 11264[17:40:05] Patcher: Checking File: lp_plugin.exe[17:40:05] Patcher: --- File Discrepancy (Size) Confirmed.  File is incorrect version.</p><p>i know i can start the game with everquest2.exe , but this is annoying to me </p><p>ps i dont have firewall and anti virus software on</p>

[Wingrider01]

<p>You do not mention  the OS, if VISTA</p><p>keep in mind that this helps the MAJORITY of the people, but it may not help everyone with vista.first, locate the following files.LP_plugin.exeEQ2.exeEverQuest2.exethen for each one, right click them and then choose properties. from there you should see a button to "run as administrator" or something similar, i am not at my vista machine, so i cant remember exactly. in that window, look down it, and a little ways down, you will see a checkbox that does the same thing, but when checked, it runs each time the app is run and does not require you to do it each time it is run. also, there is a checkbox for the compatibility options. check that checkbox, and then make sure it is set to windows xp SP2 in the drop down just underneath it. it defaults to xp SP2, but i am just covering all the bases. then, if there is a button at the bottom of the window that says "apply" click it, then click ok. if there is no "apply" button, then just click ok. now, when you run from the shortcut on the desktop, you do not need to set it to run as admin every time you start it, and you should not have the LP_plugin error any longer either.also, it is a good idea to right click the station and EQ2 folders under sony in Program Files, and make sure the folder permissions for read-only is not checked. this will allow the patcher and the launcher to write patches to the folders if patches need to be done. </p>

[Rudolf]

<p>ah ok its win xp btw read-only is off for the whole sony directory ,it did not do the the trick.</p><p>thx for the quick respond tho.</p>

[Wingrider01]

<cite>Rudolf wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>ah ok its win xp btw read-only is off for the whole sony directory ,it did not do the the trick.</p><p>thx for the quick respond tho.</p></blockquote>Are you signed onto the machine with an account that has administrator privliges?

[Jaza]

<p>I am having the exact same issue as the original poster, and I am logged into the admin account on the computer.  Although I did recently have a virus problem.  unsure if that would be related.</p><p>Running windows xp sp2</p>

[TSR-DanielH]

<p>Greetings,</p><p>What launchpad version are you using?  Is it the standard EQ2 launchpad that only has Everquest 2 listed, or is it the station launcher?  Whichever version you're using currently, I would advise trying the other to force an update.  Once you use the other program to force the update then you should be able to run using either.  I have included links to both launchpads below:</p><p>EQ2 Launchpad - <a href="http://everquest2.station.sony.com/index.vm?reinstall=yes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://everquest2.station.sony.com/...m?reinstall=yes</a></p><p>Station Launcher - <a href="http://launcher.station.sony.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://launcher.station.sony.com/</a></p>