Launcher Issue? - Page 5

Fleaze · 07-20-2010, 06:57 AM

Hello I just wanted to add my 2p.

I run Windows 7 64bit.

I don't use the station launcher either, because the first time I did it simply disappeared and didn't start the game. However, I was worried that I'd be missing out on important updates so I attempted to use it again today. Like others, I am experiencing small downloads that never complete, resulting in the error message about not being able to move a file and to make sure the game is not running.

I have run the launcher 'as administrator' and I'm still getting the same error. I shall keep an eye on this thread to see if a fix becomes available.

Interestingly, the game didn't unpack itself into the place I expected it to be in, namely Program Files folder. It unpacked into 'Program Data' and I had to turn off hidden files and folders to find it. This is unusual, can anyone tell me why SOE chose to do this? And is it perhaps linked to the broken launcher?

edit: since running the launcher I can now no longer click on the .exe file to log in. I suppose this means a fresh download is in order. Great stuff.

edit 2: I tried to uninstall EQ2 but for some reason it's not listed in the uninstaller feature of Windows. I went back to this website to reinstall the game and this time I made sure it was to install in Program Files. What happened was that I was presented with a different launcher. Instead of the blue launcher I have a big brown one now with a button that shouts 'PLAY' at me. I pressed this button and was told to make a new character and found a huge list of servers. Realising that I'd forgotten to change from 'US English' to 'EU English' I went back and corrected my mistake. Now the launcher works but again I cannot login. I suppose that's down to the busted login server though.

I'm not keen on messing around with my pc, so I hope word comes soon from a Developer. Sony is a big company, I can't imagine why they don't have the staff to keep people informed. Blizzard manages it.

Illilian · 07-20-2010, 11:55 PM

Illilian wrote:

Still no workie for me either. I just re-opened my account and bought sentinel's fate, but he game won't start.
The patcher always seem to hang on the .vpk files when it does its scan. I deleted the files in that folder and let the patcher redownload... They redownloaded but still hangs up on them.
Some errors i get is something about disk is full, downloader requires 3900 megs of space... blah blah. Another error i get is regarding the EQ2SETTINGS.EXE file.. The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000006). I got that message when it was trying to download char_exp2_dragon_generic.vpk
I've pretty much tried everything i can on my end... made sure the port forwarding is correct... windows and router firewall... I just reformatted my computer 3 days ago, xp service pack 2. Any help (or patch fix) would be awesome!

Update to issue:

I uninstalled eq2 and did a download install of the game. Previously I installed from the SO expansion and d/l'ed the rest. But this time d/l'ed the whole thing.

It works fine now, i'm able to log in without any problems.

HiPPO · 07-25-2010, 09:12 PM

Atan@Unrest wrote:

This is an unforced patch.
You can bypass the patcher and go direct to the game by double clicking on everquest2.exe in your eq2 folder.

As people said earlier as well, I cant use the exe, I get the error:

EverQest II has detected an unrecoverable error and must shut down.

E:liveeq2frameworkrendersrcVeShader.cpp (10223):

m_pPixelShader

00939950

Anyways, I want to access this login screen sometime soon or I want a refund. I haven't even created a character yet...

Timaarit · 07-30-2010, 03:53 AM

Utildai wrote:

Hello Everyone,
Tried logging in a few minutes ago. Anyone else having launcher issues? The launcher will come, connect, and show PLAY, but when I click on it, the launcher goes away and nothing happens...

I have this problem, I run the launcher and after I click PLAY, nothing seems to happen.

However I have tracked something, when I click PLAY, I see Everquest2.exe start in Resource manager, it loads up to 2000kb or so and then just quits with no error message.

However, if I reduce my windows account to basic user, the game starts normally when I press PLAY and when I give the account back the admin rights, it doesnt. Same with new user account, admin rights -> game doesnt work, basic user rights -> works. I am using windows Vista x64 on a laptop, I have never had the same problem with XP on my desktop.

docpaulpur2 · 08-25-2010, 08:24 AM

After a complete win 7 reisntall, i have the exact same issues and resolve as the poster above me. Any fixes?

Peogia · 08-25-2010, 08:47 AM

Jagen · 08-25-2010, 07:26 PM

mine wont even load .... i only got EQ2 just to tranfer my char and i can't even get on ... and i lost my rise to kunark discs =/

Ilovecows · 08-25-2010, 11:26 PM

this just started hapening a couple minutes ago, every time i try to log in to the launcher, it logs me in, and then it crashes almost right after that it crashes and says launchpad.exe has stopped working... checking for a solution... and i would like to be able to play. can anyone help with that?

Bournev · 09-01-2010, 06:11 PM

Same problem today as other folks: Station launcher fires up, attempts to download and install a patch, tells me it is unable to copy data and then restarts 5 seconds later.

Tried running from the executable EQ2 file, no dice.

Seriously, SOE? Two plus weeks of this?

TSR-JamisonW · 09-01-2010, 06:21 PM

Bournev wrote:

Same problem today as other folks: Station launcher fires up, attempts to download and install a patch, tells me it is unable to copy data and then restarts 5 seconds later.
Tried running from the executable EQ2 file, no dice.
Seriously, SOE? Two plus weeks of this?

That's not even the same problem as the post above you, much less why this thread started. Never fear starting your own thread.

On the Station Launcher, can you go to Help, then About Station Launcher, then tell me what version it says you have?

07-20-2010, 11:55 PM	#122
Illilian Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 12	Illilian wrote: Still no workie for me either. I just re-opened my account and bought sentinel's fate, but he game won't start. The patcher always seem to hang on the .vpk files when it does its scan. I deleted the files in that folder and let the patcher redownload... They redownloaded but still hangs up on them. Some errors i get is something about disk is full, downloader requires 3900 megs of space... blah blah. Another error i get is regarding the EQ2SETTINGS.EXE file.. The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000006). I got that message when it was trying to download char_exp2_dragon_generic.vpk I've pretty much tried everything i can on my end... made sure the port forwarding is correct... windows and router firewall... I just reformatted my computer 3 days ago, xp service pack 2. Any help (or patch fix) would be awesome! Update to issue: I uninstalled eq2 and did a download install of the game. Previously I installed from the SO expansion and d/l'ed the rest. But this time d/l'ed the whole thing. It works fine now, i'm able to log in without any problems. __________________

07-25-2010, 09:12 PM	#123
HiPPO Scholar Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2	Atan@Unrest wrote: This is an unforced patch. You can bypass the patcher and go direct to the game by double clicking on everquest2.exe in your eq2 folder. As people said earlier as well, I cant use the exe, I get the error: EverQest II has detected an unrecoverable error and must shut down. E:liveeq2frameworkrendersrcVeShader.cpp (10223): m_pPixelShader 00939950 Anyways, I want to access this login screen sometime soon or I want a refund. I haven't even created a character yet...

07-30-2010, 03:53 AM	#124
Timaarit Loremaster Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,462	Utildai wrote: Hello Everyone, Tried logging in a few minutes ago. Anyone else having launcher issues? The launcher will come, connect, and show PLAY, but when I click on it, the launcher goes away and nothing happens... I have this problem, I run the launcher and after I click PLAY, nothing seems to happen. However I have tracked something, when I click PLAY, I see Everquest2.exe start in Resource manager, it loads up to 2000kb or so and then just quits with no error message. However, if I reduce my windows account to basic user, the game starts normally when I press PLAY and when I give the account back the admin rights, it doesnt. Same with new user account, admin rights -> game doesnt work, basic user rights -> works. I am using windows Vista x64 on a laptop, I have never had the same problem with XP on my desktop.

08-25-2010, 08:47 AM	#126
Peogia Loremaster Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 928	__________________ The FBI is encouraging users to visit a website run by its security partner, http://www.dcwg.org , that will inform them whether they're infected and explain how to fix the problem. After July 9, infected users won't be able to connect to the Internet.

08-25-2010, 07:26 PM	#127
Jagen Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 23	mine wont even load .... i only got EQ2 just to tranfer my char and i can't even get on ... and i lost my rise to kunark discs =/ __________________

07-20-2010, 06:57 AM	#121
Fleaze Server: Splitpaw Guild: Liberation Rank: Recruit Lord Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 8	Hello I just wanted to add my 2p. I run Windows 7 64bit. I don't use the station launcher either, because the first time I did it simply disappeared and didn't start the game. However, I was worried that I'd be missing out on important updates so I attempted to use it again today. Like others, I am experiencing small downloads that never complete, resulting in the error message about not being able to move a file and to make sure the game is not running. I have run the launcher 'as administrator' and I'm still getting the same error. I shall keep an eye on this thread to see if a fix becomes available. Interestingly, the game didn't unpack itself into the place I expected it to be in, namely Program Files folder. It unpacked into 'Program Data' and I had to turn off hidden files and folders to find it. This is unusual, can anyone tell me why SOE chose to do this? And is it perhaps linked to the broken launcher? edit: since running the launcher I can now no longer click on the .exe file to log in. I suppose this means a fresh download is in order. Great stuff. edit 2: I tried to uninstall EQ2 but for some reason it's not listed in the uninstaller feature of Windows. I went back to this website to reinstall the game and this time I made sure it was to install in Program Files. What happened was that I was presented with a different launcher. Instead of the blue launcher I have a big brown one now with a button that shouts 'PLAY' at me. I pressed this button and was told to make a new character and found a huge list of servers. Realising that I'd forgotten to change from 'US English' to 'EU English' I went back and corrected my mistake. Now the launcher works but again I cannot login. I suppose that's down to the busted login server though. I'm not keen on messing around with my pc, so I hope word comes soon from a Developer. Sony is a big company, I can't imagine why they don't have the staff to keep people informed. Blizzard manages it.

08-25-2010, 08:24 AM	#125
docpaulpur2 Lord Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 47	After a complete win 7 reisntall, i have the exact same issues and resolve as the poster above me. Any fixes?

08-25-2010, 11:26 PM	#128
Ilovecows Server: Nagafen Guild: The Catalyst Rank: Initiate (1k Status) Loremaster Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 795	this just started hapening a couple minutes ago, every time i try to log in to the launcher, it logs me in, and then it crashes almost right after that it crashes and says launchpad.exe has stopped working... checking for a solution... and i would like to be able to play. can anyone help with that? __________________ All people suck and are idiots. Only believe yourself. I AM ILOVECOWS! REMEMBER THAT BECAUSE I LOVE COWS. YOU SHOULD LOVE THEM TOO. COWS ARE AMAZING AND I DON'T SEE HOW ANYONE COULD POSSIBLY SAY THAT THEY AREN'T AMAZING. JUST LOOK AT THEIR NATURAL BEAUTY AND GRACE. THE AMAZINGNESS OF THESE ANIMALS ASTOUNDS ME EVERY TIME THAT I SEE THEM. DON'T HATE ON ME FOR THIS, BUT IF YOU DO NOT LOVE COWS, YOU ARE NOT A REAL PERSON.

09-01-2010, 06:11 PM	#129
Bournev Loremaster Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 9	Same problem today as other folks: Station launcher fires up, attempts to download and install a patch, tells me it is unable to copy data and then restarts 5 seconds later. Tried running from the executable EQ2 file, no dice. Seriously, SOE? Two plus weeks of this?

09-01-2010, 06:21 PM	#130
TSR-JamisonW Customer Service Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 486	Bournev wrote: Same problem today as other folks: Station launcher fires up, attempts to download and install a patch, tells me it is unable to copy data and then restarts 5 seconds later. Tried running from the executable EQ2 file, no dice. Seriously, SOE? Two plus weeks of this? That's not even the same problem as the post above you, much less why this thread started. Never fear starting your own thread. On the Station Launcher, can you go to Help, then About Station Launcher, then tell me what version it says you have?