Can't complete patch/connect (Error Code: 1012)

[Etrigan72]

<p>I'm unable to get into the game as of today - the patch seems to have borked my connectivity, and it's happening whether I use the station launcher, the EQ2 launchpad or magic birds dragging a net across the intertubes.</p><p>The error I'm getting is:</p><p>An error occured trying to access EverQuest II.Error Code: 1012</p><p>Win 7/Running in Admin mode (so please don't suggest that).</p>

[Shadowing]

<p>This is the same problem I have. in trying to download the 56 meg update. been trying all day.</p><p>downloads a meg then errors. I tried doing a full scan, deleting temp files.</p>

[TSR-JoshuaM]

<p>Error 1012 indicates that you cannot write a file.</p><p>Could you right-click the icon you use to launch the game and select Open File location?  Let me know what folder the game is installed to.  If it is in ProgramData, the permissions may not be propagating properly to the newer, updated, files.  You can move the folder out of ProgramData. </p><p>ProgramData is a hidden folder, in order to see if you would have to open your Explorer (The My Computer file browser) and push the Alt key.  The menubar should appear.  Select Tools > Folder Options, move to the View tab on the options window, then select the radial next to Show Hidden Files and Folders.</p>

[Shadowing]

<p>I'm updating the launcher right now, taking for ever cause I have dial up.</p><p>cant remember if mine had a error code of 1012 or not like the other guy</p><p>"D:Program FilesSony Online EntertainmentInstalled GamesEverQuest IILaunchPad.exe"</p>

[Shadowing]

<p>omg loading the orginal launcher replaces the newer one?? cause now i cant even load the newer launcher</p><p>cause i have dial up i just made the problem way worse for me I think <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[TSR-JoshuaM]

<p><cite>Shadowing wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>omg loading the orginal launcher replaces the newer one?? cause now i cant even load the newer launcher</p><p>cause i have dial up i just made the problem way worse for me I think <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>Unfortunately yes that is the case.  The 2 methods use different file structures.</p>

[Shadowing]

<p>Alright I transfered back up files to start over from scratch since the expansion came out.</p><p>Ran the updater and this is the code I get</p><p>Param: SocketError:Connection Timed-out - Destination host failed to respond (10060 - 8.26.218.126 - <a href="http://eq2.patch.station.sony.com/patch/sha/eq2/eq2.sha.zs/81/985/1ca9d8b1388f9086cee61e5a706aecfbc65">http://eq2.patch.station.sony.com/p...1e5a706aecfbc65</a>Error Code: 1004</p>

[jerichorambo1]

<p>OK - I have the same error - error code 1012.  The file is located under Everquest II Extended.  The launcher has stopped at 12.3 GB and then gives me the error code.  When the error code is clicked OK, I see there is an Update of 7.3 MB ready.  I click on it, and it goes back to the 12.3 GB download and then the error message.</p>

[TSR-JoshuaM]

<p><cite>jerichorambo189 wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>OK - I have the same error - error code 1012.  The file is located under Everquest II Extended.  The launcher has stopped at 12.3 GB and then gives me the error code.  When the error code is clicked OK, I see there is an Update of 7.3 MB ready.  I click on it, and it goes back to the 12.3 GB download and then the error message.</p></blockquote><p>What is the entire file path?  Everquest II Extended is the game folder itself, but where is that game folder located?  Trace it all the way back down and include a full path.  I suspect it is located in your ProgramData folder (c:ProgramData).  If that is the case, move the folder elsewhere such as in the root so it looks like this C:Everquest 2 (or any other non-protected folder you are familiar with).</p>

[TSR-JoshuaM]

<p><cite>Shadowing wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Alright I transfered back up files to start over from scratch since the expansion came out.</p><p>Ran the updater and this is the code I get</p><p>Param: SocketError:Connection Timed-out - Destination host failed to respond (10060 - 8.26.218.126 - <a href="http://eq2.patch.station.sony.com/patch/sha/eq2/eq2.sha.zs/81/985/1ca9d8b1388f9086cee61e5a706aecfbc65">http://eq2.patch.station.sony.com/p...1e5a706aecfbc65</a>Error Code: 1004</p></blockquote><p>Error 1004 is a security issue.</p><p>Disable your Windows(or 3rd party) Firewall and ensure your router is configured properly.  You can use the following KB article for the appropriate settings.</p><p><a href="https://help.station.sony.com/cgi-bin/soe.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=12293" target="_blank">[EQII] Firewall and Proxy Information for EverQuest II</a></p>

[Blabber]

<p>I am getting same error: 1012, my folder is: D:GamesEQIIX</p>

[Blabber]

<p>Wed Mar 02 20:19:14 2011: UnableToWrite - Exception: Cannot open file - D:/Games/EQIIX/EverQuest2.exe (13) - <a href="http://eq2.patch.station.sony.com/patch/sha/eq2/eq2.sha.zs/db/7af/cc8b30106a07ebad288d4fb692d2d6febbf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://eq2.patch.station.sony.com/p...4fb692d2d6febbf</a>Wed Mar 02 20:20:50 2011: UnableToWrite - Exception: Cannot open file - D:/Games/EQIIX/EverQuest2.exe (13) - <a href="http://eq2.patch.station.sony.com/patch/sha/eq2/eq2.sha.zs/db/7af/cc8b30106a07ebad288d4fb692d2d6febbf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://eq2.patch.station.sony.com/p...4fb692d2d6febbf</a>Wed Mar 02 20:22:33 2011: UnableToWrite - Exception: Cannot open file - D:/Games/EQIIX/EverQuest2.exe (13) - <a href="http://eq2.patch.station.sony.com/patch/sha/eq2/eq2.sha.zs/db/7af/cc8b30106a07ebad288d4fb692d2d6febbf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://eq2.patch.station.sony.com/p...4fb692d2d6febbf</a>Wed Mar 02 20:29:01 2011: UnableToWrite - Exception: Cannot open file - D:/Games/EQIIX/EverQuest2.exe (13) - <a href="http://eq2.patch.station.sony.com/patch/sha/eq2/eq2.sha.zs/db/7af/cc8b30106a07ebad288d4fb692d2d6febbf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://eq2.patch.station.sony.com/p...4fb692d2d6febbf</a></p>

[TSR-JoshuaM]

<p><cite>Blabber wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I am getting same error: 1012, my folder is: D:GamesEQIIX</p></blockquote><p>Are you selecting Run as Admin with the icon you are using to access the game? </p>

[Blabber]

<p>Hella I know, I been playing the game hitting the same icons since I installed it. </p>

[TSR-JoshuaM]

<p><cite>Blabber wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Hella I know, I been playing the game hitting the same icons since I installed it. </p></blockquote><p>Would you please right-click that icon and select Run as Admin and see if it allows it to complete?</p>

[Blabber]

<p><cite>TSR-JoshuaM wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Blabber wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Hella I know, I been playing the game hitting the same icons since I installed it. </p></blockquote><p>Would you please right-click that icon and select Run as Admin and see if it allows it to complete?</p></blockquote><p>Roger that...</p>

[TSR-JoshuaM]

<p>Update us whether it works or not <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Arielle Nightshade]

<p>Using the .exe file from where my EQ2 is stored (C:Program Files (x86)Sony), creating a shortcut on my desktop and opening that shortcut by right clicking and choosing "Run as Administrator" makes the 1012 error go away.</p><p>/shakes head sorrowfully at Joshua.  Every time there is an update, we have to find a whole new bubblegum and baling wire way to 2 box.   Thanks for this tip, it works just fine.</p>

[TSR-JoshuaM]

<p><cite>Arielle Nightshade wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Using the .exe file from where my EQ2 is stored (C:Program Files (x86)Sony), creating a shortcut on my desktop and opening that shortcut by right clicking and choosing "Run as Administrator" makes the 1012 error go away.</p><p>/shakes head sorrowfully at Joshua.  Every time there is an update, we have to find a whole new bubblegum and baling wire way to 2 box.   Thanks for this tip, it works just fine.</p></blockquote><p>The suggestions made in this thread 5 months ago addresses writing permissions, error 1012.  Gonna lock this one up <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>