Updater Error in Vista (EQ2Maps v 1.11 through 1.14 tested)

[Ripper-Joe]

Alright, I see a lot of posts on similar issues to what I am seeing but it seems there is confusion over versions and specifics such as OS and patch levels so I'll post my specifics in hopes that we can narrow this down a bit more.

OS: Vista Ultimate 32bit
CPU: Intel q6600
Ram: Crucial Ballistix Tracer PC 8500 (4gig)
Video Card: XFX nVidia 8800 GTS 320mb XXX Edition
Power Supply: Antec True Power Quatro 850 Watt
Storage: Twin Seagate 250 gig (Perpendicular) SATA II in Raid 0

.NET Version: 3.0 and 3.5 tested (currently on 3.5)
OS Patch Level: All current optional and recomended patches as of 11/26/2007
Vista UAC Mode: UAC disabled

EQ2Maps Versions Tested: 1.11, 1.13, and 1.14
Install Directory: c:\games\EQ2MAP Updater\

Troubleshooting Steps Taken:

• Disabled UAC
• Installed to directory other than /program files/ (Vista treats that folder with additional security that can impact some programs)
• Set install directory to full access (unchecked Read Only)
• Ran Installer as "Administrator" (via right click menu)
• Ran Updater as "Administrator" (via modification of the shortcut properties)
• Updated .NET platform from default (3.0) to 3.5 from Microsoft Website

Error Seen When Launching App:

Unknown Error: EQ2MAP_Updater
at EQ2MAPUpdater.GlobalVariables.ReadConfigValues()
at EQ2MAPUpdater.MainWindow.FormMain_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnCreateControl()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl(Boolean fIgnoreVisible)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ContainerControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

Error Seen When Clicking "Options":

Unknown Error: mscorlib
at System.IO.Directory.GetDirectories(String path, String searchPattern, SearchOption searchOption)
at System.IO.Directory.GetDirectories(String path)
at EQ2MAPUpdater.Options.Options_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnCreateControl()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl(Boolean fIgnoreVisible)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ContainerControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)Value cannot be null.
Parameter name: path

NOTES: As you can see, I am seeing two different errors. The first error appears just after launching the updater and can be cleared by clicking the x in the corner of the error screen. The second error comes up when I hit the Options button and can be cleared by clicking the x in the corner HOWEVER once the Options screen is up, clicking ANY button on the update screen (including the x to close it and the cancel button) produces the error again and refuses to allow the Options window to be closed.

Version of the updater does not seem to matter, nor does the version of .NET (3 or 3.5). I have done the obvious such as disabling UAC under Vista, running as Administrator, installing to a non system protected folder, and even running the updater in xp compatibility mode.

Please let me know if you would like any additional details or if I can help isolate the problem further.