We had spent a considerable amount of time getting EverQuest II and Star Wars Galaxies running on Windows Vista systems. What it took to get these programs running was an equal amount of time searching the Internet for a solution.
This solution is excerpted from the IGN and MMORPH.com web sites. If you find this information of value, visit them.
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urnobick
7/28 5:32am
Morning All,
I've just loaded a clean install of Vista. EQ2(classic) was loaded without a hitch. However after launching the program for the first time I've run into a download issue. The Launcher updates itself fine but when the game starts to download the first file(s) after scanning it auto-cancels the download and sits there. I can push the "start download" but it will continue to do the same thing. I've turned off the Windows Firewall and set security to way low to test but still the same. The video drivers was updated, not that this makes a difference. EQ2 runs fine on my three other machines inside my home network so it seems to be a "feature" in Vista.
Suggestions?
Thanks,
Hawk...
loki_d20
7/18 5:58am
For some people, forcing your EQ2 files (LP_plugin.exe, EQ2.exe, EverQuest2.exe) to run as administrator worked. For me, I had to disable the whole user accounts system in Vista.
Check here for more help.
And, once you get in game, beware of running the system at the higher level of graphic settings in city areas. See here for more info on this.
Fuury
7/18 6:11am
Make sure you have Launchpad.exe in your Windows Firewall exceptions. I had the same issue, changed that and it worked fine.
Other than that I have had no issues (knock on wood) running Vista Home Premium.
Gninja_JoKeR
7/18 8:13am
Yeah there seems to be some issues with the way vista runs programs. Even if you are logged in as an "admin" user you still have to run most games as admin using the "Run As" option when you right click.
Zassk
7/18 9:25am
I assume you migrated to Vista? If you reinstall EQ2 (any edition) into the same directory where EQ2 already exists, then you will find that the patcher starts fine after that. Or at least, this is what worked for me.
loki_d20
7/18 10:50am
The problems are different for many people. I had to try about ten different things that worked for other people before I got mine to work. In the end, start with the simpler to do solutions and work your way to the more severe actions. Others I have talked to look at me as if I'm an idiot with a computer when I've explained what I've had to do in order to get EQ2 to work on my Vista machine when all they had it work flawlessly from the start. Just hope you're one of the few that doesn't have to do much to get it to work.
urnobick
7/18 11:47am
Thanks for all the suggestions. Apparently it was an admin rights issue. Switched those exe(s) to "run as administrator" and it worked perfectly. Kinda thought it might be something like that the way it was acting. Thanks again for the suggestions.
Thanks,
Hawk...
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Vicryn
7/17/07 7:48:35 PM
Ok, so I get home, install the game...everything looks great. I load
it up, and it begins patching. When it gets to the end of patching I see
"Download Canceled"
I thought I hit something by mistake so I did this 3 more times with each time receiving the same error.
I thought I would amuse myself by contacting customer support...I got a good laugh...
Anyone ever heard of this? I'm trying to play this game but it just
won't patch...I bought the Everquest 2 version that includes up to
Faydwer.
Vicryn
7/18/07 11:19:24 PM
Actually, I think I may have found the answer. Before, I would get
about 2 minutes into the upload and then it would cancel. Now, it says
I have to wait about an hour for the download to take place so I think
it is working. The first part of the instructions below have been
mentioned before in this thread, but the second part is the information
that even their technical support crew forgot to mention (instead
telling me to call comcast). Hope this helps to anyone who had this
issue before...
Question
Why do I keep getting a download cancelled error in Windows Vista?
Answer
There are several security settings that come installed with Windows
Vista that we will need to modify to allow your game to run without
interference. Please make sure you do all of the following steps.
Section One: Running as Administrator
1. Right click on the game's icon and go to properties
2. Go to the compatibility tab
3. Click on "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and select XP Service Pack 2
4. Check "Run this program as administrator"
Section Two: Working Around the User Access Control (UAC)
1. Make sure you are logged in on an Administrator account.
2. Navigate to the game's folder (Usually c:\program files\sony\ will contain the game's folder)
3. Right click on the game's folder and go to properties
4. Click on the Security Tab
5. Click on the Edit button.
6. Go through each username or group listed and make sure all "Allow" boxes are checked
7. Ensure that no "Deny" boxes are checked and click OK.
After these steps, if you are still getting a Download Cancelled
error in your game's Launchpad on Windows Vista, please refer to the
article Contacting Tech Support for further assistance.
Vicryn
7/20/07 8:44:43 PM
Hey guys,
Still having issues with EQ2 and Vista.
I
installed everquest 2 and went through about an hour of downloading.
When it completes I see the message "Update Complete" but the play
button does not show. Instead it is a grayed out box that says
"Updating" or something. There is text below it that says "Download"
but when I click on it it just does a 2 second download and says
"Update Complete" again. I have contacted the Tech Support for SOE and
they were no help. I tried running the everquest file from the
everquest 2 folder and i get a message that says "xul.dll was not
found, reinstalling the application may fix the problem." I have
reinstalled this game 2 times now. What the heck is going on? Please,
someone help me. Lol. I am getting desperate. I just want to play :)
Thanks.
AbasiMalone
7/21/07 12:55:54 PM
I have had to do this with SWG and EQ2. Something about SOE and
vista. I had to do a different tweak with each one. But I ended up
doing some google and yahoo searches for "Star wars galaxies on vista"
or "Everquest 2 on vista" you should come upon a thread that tells you
the exact settings. With EQ2 there was something different I had to do.
It's strange though, because GW CoH and EVE have given me no problems.
That being said, once I got past this, SWG and EQ2 are running just
fine. The official channels are no help, you have to find a discussion
thread.
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Star Wars: The Old Republic Beta Test Observations
29 November 2011
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It was a warm November 21st. An evening made memorable by the arrival of an email that started with the following sentence.
You are invited to test Star Wars: The Old Republic!
It was not a phishing email.
Before going further:
You may well ask what is Star Wars: The Old Republic? According to EA, BioWare, and LucasArts:
We believe the game will be a hit, and reach an initial half-million subscribers. With one million subscribers by the end of the first year.
Of course we could be wrong, and the dim sour grapes view from a major competitor could be correct.
Of course the Activision CEO Bobby Kotick may have other motives for his comments.
About that beta test...
The beta test began November 25th, and sadly ended the evening of the 28th. I liked it.
Obligatory game play screen shot.
While now allowed to comment in detail on the game, I won't (mostly). The game has a very cinematic feel and the details would be one giant Spoiler Alert, because each character you play is story driven.
Do you really want to know who's your Daddy?
Besides other gaming experts will describe in excrutiating details ALL the spoilers, and ruin the experience.
Having said that ...
This is a Windows only game.
The beta software was a download of approximately 19GB. Buying a box set will save you from the hours it will take to download a fresh complete digital copy. Abet you will need to download any recent updates. However digital pre-order owners may get access to the game up to five days in advance.
'Getting into the game required very little instruction. Gameplay was as they say, intuitive. The character controls were smooth and responsive*, with no appreciable lag. However this may change when the first hundred thousand players sign in. blah, blah.
There is "shooter" action aplenty to keep a gamer occupied. You may enjoy sending that first hand launched missile at an opponent, and see the body (bodies) fly. Or 'feel' the impact of your light sabre in a fight. Or chuckle at the sound and graphics of a "Dirty Kick" attack; "oooh that's gotta hurt". Or find your companion outplaying you, as she goes all out Xena Warrior Princess medieval on an opponent. No graphic game violence though.
When you're in a large area with a few dozen other players battling it out, don't get killed watching.
You will find movie references.
"That's 'cause droids don't pull people's arms out of their sockets when they lose." Han Solo
SPOILER ALERT
But what was most disturbing, was uncovering why the Republic fell.
A Marker on Coruscant. The bane of Isaac Clarke's life.
Ok, not really a spoiler or Marker.
Star Wars: The Old Republic is scheduled for release in North America on 20 December 2011, and Europe on 22 December 2011.
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