Suggested path to save EQ2 updater is not working.

[a_mynx]

Well first off after playing for a few years of EQ2, I took 20 months off so its all new to me just about. My brain is fried after uploading, and buying that Shadow pack, and I have placed the collector edition of the upcoming Tyrant release on reserve. (mostly for the ingame mount) =P Sooooo, this is my problem. (i tried loading up the game from my original silver tin can edition of EQ2, and my system had a heart attack. I had to go through the SoE EQ2 site to get the game launcher. This being said....

I am not sure what the path should be on my Hard Drive. What the updater suggests for me to place the updater is at:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\EQ2MAP Updater\EQ2MAP_Updater.exe"

However when i click on the desktop short cut to the EQ2 updater all that happens is a window opens up with the path:

"C:\Program Files\Program Files"

and I get folders on their starting from Alwil Software to Window Sidebar.

The only path I see with the word Sony on it is:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Online Entertainment"

and that folder is empty. I did try to install the updater to the empty folder, and it did the same path as mention up above:

"C:\Program Files\Program Files"

I am running windows 7. I do not know what else to do. Im goimg

Please help me, thank you very much.

My Rig:

Manufacturer: Me, Myself, and I
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor (4 CPUs), ~3.4GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Hard Drive: 640 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+
Monitor: 21" Soyo DVI but want a 24" with HDMI
Sound Card: Whats on Motherboard
Speakers/Headphones: 2.1 (I forget the name) speakers
Keyboard: Razor Lycos
Mouse: Cordless Trackman Ball by Logitech
Mouse Surface:
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Motherboard: ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3 way SLI
Computer Case: Cooler Master CM 690 Black Midsize Tower

[lordebon]

Try looking here: "C:\Users\<Your Username>\AppData\LocalLow\Sony Online Entertainment\Installed Games\EverQuest II Streaming\

That's where the new streaming patcher installs.

[devilunchained2]

I also am new to Windows 7. When I do a search using what I assume is Windows 7 equivalent to "Windows Explorer", I also get the path LORD recommends. However, when I try to look up that path without the search, I get as far as C:\Users\<users name>\ ... but no APPDATA subdirectory shows ... as I am used to seeing it in Windows Explorer for Windows XP.

Why is that subdirectory ... and all the others in that path hidden?

I know this is a Windows 7 question (not Eqimap) but any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[lordebon]

Originally Posted by devilunchained2

I also am new to Windows 7. When I do a search using what I assume is Windows 7 equivalent to "Windows Explorer", I also get the path LORD recommends. However, when I try to look up that path without the search, I get as far as C:\Users\<users name>\ ... but no APPDATA subdirectory shows ... as I am used to seeing it in Windows Explorer for Windows XP.

Why is that subdirectory ... and all the others in that path hidden?

I know this is a Windows 7 question (not Eqimap) but any help would be appreciated. Thanks

It's hidden because it's normally used only by programs (at least in normal usage). Enable viewing hidden files and it will show up.

To my knowledge, SOE is working on a better, less arcane (and also less hidden) directory for the new patcher(s).

[gm9]

Not sure if this thread isn't mixing up EQ2MAP updaters and EQ2 updaters?

Regarding the EQ2MAP updater which is the topic of this forum it does not matter where you install it.

[devilunchained2]

LORD. Thank you for your reply on "hidden files". Saved me a lot of time.

[devilunchained2]

GM9. THis involves both updaters in a way. When I run the EQ2map updater it "guesses" "C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Online Entertainment" as the residence of the EQ2 exec file ... which as the OP said is an empty directory ... even with hidden files shown. The map updater asks for confirmation; but if you click "no" it gives you an opportunity to change the path to the one where the EQ2 exec file resides.

I have selected the programdata pathy mentioned by LORD .. but now am getting some permission type errors which I am working on.

[devilunchained2]

Specifically the error messages I am now getting are:

Error Opening Database File: mscorlib
at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
at System.IO.Directory.InternalCreateDirectory(String fullPath, String path, DirectorySecurity dirSecurity)
at System.IO.Directory.CreateDirectory(String path, DirectorySecurity directorySecurity)
at EQ2MAPUpdater.MainWindow.DownloadUpdates()Access to the path 'C:\Program Files (x86)\EQ2MAP Updater\cache\' is denied.

See immediately preceeding post. Thanks.

[devilunchained2]

This last problem was covered in the troubleshooting directory. Very first one under common problems. Everything is working.

My apologies if I wasted anyone's time.

[lordebon]

Originally Posted by devilunchained2

This last problem was covered in the troubleshooting directory. Very first one under common problems. Everything is working.

My apologies if I wasted anyone's time.

You found and read the common problems, that puts you well ahead of many, hehe =)

[devilunchained2]

LORD. No wonder this is rated as a "must have"! Too bad I didn't get it installed until after my first week of the game! Sure makes things alot easier!

[gm9]

Originally Posted by lordebon

You found and read the common problems, that puts you well ahead of many, hehe =)

I'd just like to echo that.

Enjoy your EQ2MAP!