looking for log in server

[Kamien1]

<p> Ok Im not  sure  whats  up  with my  machine.  I can't seem to  find the log in  server on  my  desktop  computer.  But my laptop works  just  fine.  </p><p>  I just  removed  EQ2 and reinstalled it  and I  still can't  find the login  server.  I have up  dated  direct x, all my  drivers have been  up  dated.  Could I  have  some  currpted data that I  can  deleate and  redownload?</p><p> Someone please help.</p><p> Thanks !</p>

[Wullail]

<p>Might be a firewall blocking the game.</p>

[Kamien1]

<p>It's not my  firewall thats open  for EQ2.   Thanks  for the idea though  and  i  did  just double check it too <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>Thanks</p>

[modcrying]

<p>just started with the exact same problem. i have 2 machines and accounts, so have been able to test out a few variables. the account that wont login on my machine (which is vista) will login fine on my 2nd machine (which is xp).</p><p>i have deleted my cache and let a full scan happen, i have run as adminstrator and in xp service pack 2 capacity mode. the same problem occurs. just to make sure we are talking about the same thing. launch pad runs ok but when i click launch it goes through the 2 or 3 pictures then a small box appears indicateing its trying to find a server it goes through 1-9 twice then tells me it cant connect and thats it i only have the option to quit</p><p>the system thats having problems with is far newer, cant imagine its a hardware problem, my best guess is it relates to vista in someway, i did try to install peer guardian a month or 2 back but that wont run on vista unless u f8 every reboot so def isnt running, i have anti virus software bulldog but turn it off to play eq2</p><p>lol il leave this up but as i was typing i kept going to try different things to see if they worked so i could add them. problem seems to be with windows firewall, i disabled it, bulldog firewall replaced it and started running now the game works as normal. dont ask me why windows firewall has been working fine for the last month and suddenly took a dislike to eq2. roll on windows 7, vista rally is the most bloated piece of over restrictive programing i have ever seen it worse than windows ME.</p><p>hope u work your problem out 2</p>

[modcrying]

<p>just to update, the game did let me back in but then began with the random LD's again then with the cant log into server nonsence. despite what i typed above this isnt a firewall issue i unistalled bulldog completely and turned off windows firewall the problem persists. any other ideas greatly appreciated. at least 1 guildie reporting a simlar problem</p>

[TSR-DanielH]

<p>Are you using a router with your network?  If so, I would advising bypassing it temporarily for testing purposes.  If you are plugged directly into the modem and that corrects the problem then we will need to help you configure that router.</p>

[Kamien1]

<p> Ok  for me my  system that is having problems with  is  running xp  my  vista machine is running just  fine.  My machine is  pluged into the  motem and is still having the  problem so it's not the motem.</p><p>  Silly  question  how can i  deleate the cash yah  sorry  im not that great  with  computers.</p>

[modcrying]

<p>il try bypass my router when i get home and get back, with if that works.</p><p>to clear your cache just start your launcher then click into settings (depends which version of launcher your using as to how you do this but its pretty obvious for both) the option in the new launcher is called clear cache the one in the old i think is perform full scan. either way they do the same thing when u restart launcher it will check through all your eq files and download anything thats missing orcorrupted, usually takes 5-10mins depending on your machine speed and what it needs to download.</p><p>like i said didnt help for me but def worth a try in the past has often solved issues for me.</p>

[Soldancer]

<p>Have just the same problem.</p><p>Used a wormhole generator to Ant, was kicked to the char select screen, reentering zone didn't worked. I deleted files in "cache" and "logincache". Then I got the "looking for login server" message. Half an hour later it worked but got kicked again after two zonings. Now I'm again at the point where reentering zone don't work.</p><p>I think it must be a problem with the cache files.</p><p>I have no router, no firewall and I'm disabling any antivir software before playing.</p>

[TSR-DanielH]

<p><cite>Soldancer wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I have no router, no firewall and I'm disabling any antivir software before playing.</p></blockquote><p>If you don't have any of those things then it must be another program interferring with the game or a problem with your ISP.  Try the following in case it is a program in the background:</p><p>To disable background programs:1. Select the START button.2. Select RUN, then type in "msconfig" (for Vista, type msconfig in the search bar at the bottom of the Start Menu)3. Press OK4. Select the STARTUP tab.5. In the list, uncheck all boxes EXCEPT for SCANREGISTRY and SYSTEM TRAY. If you use Windows XP, please note that SCANREGISTRY and SYSTEM TRAY will not be listed - just uncheck the entire list.6. Hit apply and then OK. Restart the computer and try the game again.</p><p>I'd also like you to post your ipconfig and tracert results if this doesn't work.  You can find instructions on how to do so in the sticky post at the top of this subforum.</p>

[modcrying]

<p>finally traced my problem down, i use a network plug the uses the electricity line to attach to my modem down stairs on the machine i was having problems, this was plugged into a large multiplug extension, i switched it to plug directly to the wall plug socket and all is normal again. had it set up the old way for sometime without problem, clueless as to why it suddenly became an issue but it did, tested on the other machine to be sure and it had just the same effect so was def that for me.</p>

[Kamien1]

<p>Ok  I have tried  everything mention so  far with no  sucess.  sorry  been  working  the past few days.</p><p>So here is my  pathing scan</p><p>Windows IP Configuration</p><p>        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : computer                   Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :</p><p>        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown</p><p>        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No</p><p>        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No</p><p>Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:</p><p>        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :</p><p>        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC</p><p>        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-8D-6A-70-07</p><p>        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes</p><p>        Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes</p><p>        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.103</p><p>        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0</p><p>        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1</p><p>        DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1</p><p>        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1</p><p>        Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Monday, July 27, 2009 5:27:19 AM</p><p>        Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Tuesday, July 28, 2009 5:27:19 AM</p><p>Tracing route to sdkeq2-05-01.everquest2.com [199.108.12.161]</p><p>over a maximum of 30 hops:</p><p>  1     1 ms    <1 ms    <1 ms  192.168.1.1</p><p>  2    <1 ms    <1 ms    <1 ms  192.168.0.1</p><p>  3    22 ms    23 ms    23 ms  bras1-l0.wlfrct.sbcglobal.net [204.60.4.185]</p><p>  4    20 ms    20 ms    20 ms  dist1-vlan50.wlfrct.sbcglobal.net [69.183.224.49]</p><p>  5    21 ms    19 ms    21 ms  151.164.38.118</p><p>  6    32 ms    32 ms    31 ms  ex2-p4-0.eqabva.sbcglobal.net [151.164.171.134]</p><p>  7   200 ms   203 ms   199 ms  exch1.asheqnx.sonyonline.net [206.223.115.90]</p><p>  8    98 ms    98 ms    98 ms  vl852.sdtermsbr-1.sonyonline.net [64.37.144.93]</p><p>  9    98 ms    97 ms    97 ms  vl831.sdkollsw-1.sonyonline.net [64.37.144.82]</p><p> 10    97 ms    98 ms    98 ms  sdkeq2-05-01.everquest2.com [199.108.12.161]</p><p>Trace complete.</p><p>Tracing route to sdkeq2-05-01.everquest2.com [199.108.12.161]</p><p>over a maximum of 30 hops:</p><p>  0  computer [192.168.1.103]</p><p>  1  192.168.1.1</p><p>  2  192.168.0.1</p><p>  3  bras1-l0.wlfrct.sbcglobal.net [204.60.4.185]</p><p>  4  dist1-vlan50.wlfrct.sbcglobal.net [69.183.224.49]</p><p>  5  151.164.38.118</p><p>  6  ex2-p4-0.eqabva.sbcglobal.net [151.164.171.134]</p><p>  7  exch1.asheqnx.sonyonline.net [206.223.115.90]</p><p>  8  vl852.sdtermsbr-1.sonyonline.net [64.37.144.93]</p><p>  9  vl831.sdkollsw-1.sonyonline.net [64.37.144.82]</p><p> 10  sdkeq2-05-01.everquest2.com [199.108.12.161]</p><p>Computing statistics for 250 seconds...</p>

[Kamien1]

<p>Ok Problem  solved  Don't let the  wife play  with your  computer LOL I  go to  work and she blocked my access to the game  for  more  time for us LOL.</p><p> Thanks  for  all your  help</p>

[TSR-KenC]

<p><cite>Kamien1 wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Ok Problem  solved  Don't let the  wife play  with your  computer LOL I  go to  work and she blocked my access to the game  for  more  time for us LOL.</p><p> Thanks  for  all your  help</p></blockquote><p>I've never heard that one before! Glad to hear your issue was tracked down, though. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/e8a506dc4ad763aca51bec4ca7dc8560.gif" border="0" /></p>