EQ2MAP auto updater and Windows Vista

Mahonri · #1 10-16-2006, 03:09 PM

Just to let everyone know (if you don't already), EQ2MAP auto updater works flawlessly in Windows Vista after a clean install and no added software updates (ei: .net). So for those who are planning on upgrading to Vista when it comes out, there is nothing to worry about EQ2-wise; I've been running both the game and the map updater for the past few weeks without a hitch!

EDIT: And UIBuilder works completely normally too!

***Dolby*** · #2 10-16-2006, 03:14 PM

Thanks for testing that Mahonri. Thats good to hear!

taco-man · #3 11-02-2006, 05:47 PM

well thats good to hear, i was hoping i wouldn't have to upgrade it for vista since i haven't had an eq2 account now for so long i don't even remember, lol. plus I'm just so busy with school. and yes I'm still alive, just really busy with work/school and don't really have any free time.

Rubax · #4 03-13-2007, 01:06 PM

Well, Windows Vista keeps me asking for the Administrator password any time I start the Updater. Also the Windows shield is shown on the icon, which means, the program needs admin privileges. Anybody knows how to register the program with vista as a reliable one?

ozubis · #5 03-30-2007, 04:50 AM

i cannot event instal EQMAP on Vista it just show for 0.3 s a MS DOS windows and disapears directly
I run very good profit reborn UI and eq2 without any problems but eqmap still don't wnat to set up

HELLLLLLLp me

(((

Lera · #6 04-29-2007, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rubax

Well, Windows Vista keeps me asking for the Administrator password any time I start the Updater. Also the Windows shield is shown on the icon, which means, the program needs admin privileges. Anybody knows how to register the program with vista as a reliable one?

I get the 'Cancel or Allow' box every time I run it - any way to fix this?

jonathn2875 · #7 04-30-2007, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Lera

I get the 'Cancel or Allow' box every time I run it - any way to fix this?

The only way ATM is to turn off user account control.

**gm9** · #8 04-30-2007, 01:53 AM

Not a Vista user here, but I thought that you could also bypass the security features by just not installing in a protected folder such as \Program Files.

fozzie22 · #9 05-06-2007, 06:29 AM

Having all sorts of problems installing EQ2 map on Vista,i've turned off UAC run it in compatibility mode and still it doesnt work.

Any clues or advice would be welcome i cant play the game without it

Lera · #10 05-07-2007, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathn2875

The only way ATM is to turn off user account control.

Yes, but then I wouldn't get these messages:

Is there any way to add something to the program so Vista knows it's a safe application?

Lord_Shaleph · #11 05-07-2007, 10:01 PM

Hi there, I just got a new computer with Vista, and I was having problems connecting too. What you have to do is to right click the shortcut to EQII, go to Properties, click on Compatibility, and check the box saying that this program should run as an administrator. Close that, and then right click on the shortcut again, and click on 'Run as Administrator'. I haven't had one of the annoying User Account Control panels since!

Have fun!

amoahad · #12 04-05-2008, 10:38 AM

is there a step by step walk through for the map updater. i am running vista. also im very computer illiterate so the directions ive been able to find are just to vauge

**Landiin** · #13 04-05-2008, 12:13 PM

Right click on the desktop icon/shortcut
Click on properties from the popup menu you get from right clicking on the icon.
Click on the capabilities tab from the new window that was opened from clicking on properties from the popup menu you got from right clicking on the icon.
Check the Run this program as administrator checkbox.
Click the OK button.

Foxy Hotsauce · #14 09-18-2008, 11:43 PM

Still completely stuck... I've had the map updater for a couple weeks now and still can't get it to run in EQ2... I've deleted it and redownloaded it... I've tried just about everything and still....... nothing. What the heck am I doing wrong?

jnils · #15 09-18-2008, 11:56 PM

Im not sure what the problem is, can't you run the Updater or it don't show up in game?

dehdofwntr · #16 12-24-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Landiin

Right click on the desktop icon/shortcut
Click on properties from the popup menu you get from right clicking on the icon.
Click on the capabilities tab from the new window that was opened from clicking on properties from the popup menu you got from right clicking on the icon.
Check the Run this program as administrator checkbox.
Click the OK button.

When I follow these steps the checkbox is greyed out.. not allowing me to select it. I have already turned off safe mode.

**lordebon** · #17 12-25-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dehdofwntr

When I follow these steps the checkbox is greyed out.. not allowing me to select it. I have already turned off safe mode.

When UAC is disabled everything is run as an administrator (since in 99.99% of cases your user account is an admin account). Thus the box is greyed out since everything is already being run that way.