<p>Just reformatted my HD and have windows Vista, I installed EQ2 and everything seemed to work fine but during the Launch pad while its receiving files it always just stops. Whats going on?</p>

<p>THings to try.</p><p>delete the cache folder in EQ2 directory.</p><p>bypass your router</p><p>remove and readd EQ2.exe to your security programs.</p>

<p> These instructions will help you load any Windows XP game in Vista:</p><p>1.Right click on the program launch icon</p><p>2. Left click on "Properties".</p><p>3. In the new window that pops up click on the "Compatibility" tab.</p><p>4. In the "Compatibility Mode" area check the box next to "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"</p><p>5. In the drop down list make certain that "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)" is selected.</p><p>6. Under "Privilege Level" make certain that the box next to "Run this program as administrator" is checked.</p><p>7.Click on "Apply" then click on "Ok".</p><p>8.Right click on the icon and select "Run as Administrator"</p><p> You can also go to your EQ2 directory in Sony in C drive and follow the steps below:</p><p>1.Right click on the EQ2  folder.</p><p>2.Select the Security tab.</p><p>3.Highlight each account in the box on the top of the page one at a time.</p><p>4.In the lower box make certain that all of the check boxes are set for allow.</p><p>5.Do this for each account in the upper list.</p><p>6.Hit accept and close.</p>