can't get patcher to work... need update files..

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Thundorr
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can't get patcher to work... need update files..

Post#1 » Sat Mar 18, 2017 2:02 am

Hi, I'm sure I will get many replies to this so let me just start by saying I have had the titanium client for many years, I never could get the patcher to work after upgrading to win10, I've re-installed from scratch totally clean! still get the "unsupported - contact THF admins" I've read every post concerning this and have looked at everything and tried everything possible to no avail, still same deal..Sooo I decided to get the UF client and try a clean install with that, I KNEW it would absolutely HAVE to work! After downloading 6+ gigs and installing to a totally different folder (C:Everquest\THF) I KNEW the patcher would work, I did not touch any files other than the eqgame.exe to add the "patchme" on the end, I then extracted the THF patcher into that folder as instructed to do, now I'm SURE with a clean install I'm good to go...I then made sure the eqhost.txt file was directed at the THF server for the UF client, and here I go...same error, same message, unsupported contact THF admins...now I still have my titanium client and log in just fine and play fine, but just cannot get the patcher to work, I don't won't the staff of THF to go thru struggles of trying to figure out what my problem is, I respect them too much for all they have done and continue to do for ALL of us that play and love this server and it's staff...I just want to ask one small thing if possible? can you please add a rar file to the download section for anyone like myself that has problems using the patcher for updates until somehow it can get figured out? so I can just extract it manually and add it to my EQ folder? and not pull my hair out trying to get the patcher working, as just a "work around" until I can figure out the problem? I will keep trying until I get it fixed because it's my nature to figure out any problems I have, but in the meantime, I just like to keep my EQ up to date with any new spells, items, etc.. and I would GREATLY appreciate just the rar file with any updates until I figure out why I can't get the patcher to work...I'm sorry to trouble any of the staff here at THF as they have all worked very hard but just I don't like playing any game if I can't stay up to date with my files...I know I will get replies of "have I tried this or done that" and trust me I have! and will continue until I get it going, but please IF possible add a rar file with updates in the meantime if it's not too much trouble so I can keep playing...thanks for reading and for the great server and staff... Thundorr

Thundorr
Posts: 38

Re: can't get patcher to work... need update files..

Post#2 » Sat Mar 18, 2017 11:55 pm

so no help? or just a reply? from any of the staff? I only asked for the updates posted in a rar file so I can stay up to date until I figure out how to make the THF patcher work, I'm sorry if that's too much too ask as a work-around until I can get the patcher working, but at least a reply from the staff would be very much appreciated... thanks, Thundorr

P.S. if any member here can send me the updated files in a rar please pm me and I'll give you my email addy..I just want to keep up to date until I can figure out why I can't get the patcher working...thanks :)

mexenlives
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Re: can't get patcher to work... need update files..

Post#3 » Sun Mar 19, 2017 2:48 am

Try these steps.

*Right click your install folder and make sure "read only" is not checked. (If so uncheck and click apply. Click OK to apply to all subfolders etc.)
*Run the patch as admin
*Run your eq.exe shortcut as admin as well.

Hope this helps.

Thundorr
Posts: 38

Re: can't get patcher to work... need update files..

Post#4 » Sun Mar 19, 2017 4:22 am

thank you for trying with something to at least try, but I only run anything as admin on win 10 because otherwise nothing goes through, I have also made everything unchecked as to "read-only" too, I am working on another solution and IF it works I will post back so it can help others.. thank you very much for your suggestions I truly appreciate it and it's nice to see somebody actually cares...I will post back if or not what I'm trying works because it can't just me that is having this problem and I want to figure out what it is not only for myself but anyone else that has this issue and getting frustrated just trying to keep up to date...I love this server! and I just want everything to work not only for me but everyone else...
thanks again for trying to help, that in itself means a lot to me! :)

rakshir
Posts: 34

Re: can't get patcher to work... need update files..

Post#5 » Sun Mar 19, 2017 10:47 am

Open your new folder and old folder side by side in different windows and compare some of the file sizes. I had one install where if you use Windows to unzip the folder over 500 files had 0 byte size. If that's the case use some other unzip software.

The microsoft net has to be installed for the patcher to run, had to install that on one machine.

My virus scanner always blocks the file downloaders access the first time, so I have to go in and allow it to run.

Are you running the everquest.exe withe the -patchme at the end or just running THF downloader ? I run the whole game through the downloader. If you manually made the shortcut, you can also go to the folder it's installed in and right click and send to desktop that gives you a shortcut, maybe there's some error in the one you typed in manually.

Thundorr
Posts: 38

Re: can't get patcher to work... need update files..

Post#6 » Wed Mar 22, 2017 12:54 am

Hi, thanks for trying to help first of all I appreciate your trying :)
1. there is no 0 kb files other than txt files added from installing the THF map pack
2. the Net framework 4.6.1 comes installed on windows 10 and when I download it and try to install get the message "this framework is already installed cannot continue with installation"
3. turned off windows defender and firewall , same results, "unsupported contact THF admins"
4. of course I'm running the eggame.exe with the patchme added as I can log onto the servers and play the game without any problems whatsoever :)
5. I've changed permissions, added a registry edit to take ownership as well. I've did everything possible and googled for answers until my eyes are about to bleed with no solutions or a fix but I will keep trying ;) I just wish an admin here would post the update files in a rar file so I can keep playing in the meantime until I can get this issue resolved I mean it's mostly if not all just the spell.txt file that gets updated most times and would just be a great help until I or someone can figure out why the patcher won't work, so IF ANYONE will PLEASE just send me or post the updated spell file or a link to download it I'd be very much GRATEFUL! I want to keep playing but if I can't stay up to date with the new files then what's the point?
thanks to all who have posted and tried to help me you ALL are damn great!

mexenlives
Posts: 21

Re: can't get patcher to work... need update files..

Post#7 » Wed Mar 22, 2017 3:03 am

Hey again Thundarr. I'm not sure what issue your having, I have been giving it some thought and still not sure what is up with your install.

I think the trouble with finding the exact files you are looking for is because there is a check against your particular install as to what files are needed and then downloaded. I know that under some servers it is as simple as a spell file, however I don't believe that is the case on THF.

Perhaps the question should be asked as to what error(s) would produce the "contact THF admin" message an maybe work from there.

Thundorr
Posts: 38

Re: can't get patcher to work... need update files..

Post#8 » Wed Mar 22, 2017 4:11 am

I agree! what exactly is causing this message? I mean I have moved the files to a seperate location, took ownership, run as admin, I've done clean installs to seperate locations, I can log on and play without any issues and my last spell update was 2015, but playing the game there is no problem and all is up to date except the files after 2015 and I don't know what else to try..maybe send the EQ file to a flash drive and try from there? I just want to be able to play with the updated files and still not understanding IF someone like me is having this problem as to why someone from the Admin section can't just post a rar file in the meantime as a work-around to install manually until it can get figured out? ...I mean I LOVE this server! and Lillu! and ALL of the staff! so why can't "somebody" just post a file with the updates so I can just install them manually until it gets figured out??

mexenlives
Posts: 21

Re: can't get patcher to work... need update files..

Post#9 » Wed Mar 22, 2017 4:23 am

Where exactly are you pointing the patcher? I seem to remember having an issue with only pointing it to the EQ folder and not the everquest folder that actually contains the files.

I know I've had this issue in the past and am trying to remember what the cause/cure was. Also to be clear, you are running the patcher as admin?

Having recently installed the UF client from here as well as the patcher as well as Win 10 without an issue, I can anecdotally attest that the files are fine.

aardil
Posts: 39

Re: can't get patcher to work... need update files..

Post#10 » Wed Mar 22, 2017 4:26 am

When I originally came to THF, the download I used did not work, had all kinds of errors.
I downloaded the THF files from the second mirror and it worked like a charm.
I am running on windows 10 64bit on 3 separate PC's all with the second mirror download. No issues with any of them.
It may not help but its all I know to suggest.

Aardil

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