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annoing
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Posted - 2009.03.12 00:59:00 -
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After many many attempts i've finally got Eve installed on my comp. Took a bit of work but I got there in the end. If I tell you exactly what I did, it may work for you:
First I deleted ALL traces of Eve off my computer. I deleted the old ccp folder in program files, deleted Eve folder in documents and settings and deleted the Eve folder in document and setting/*yourname*/application data (you must have 'show hidden files and folders' enabled)
I then REBOOTED my computer. (I dont know why, but I think that it worked as ive tried all of this before and failed. Rebooting is one of the different things I did from before.)
I then dl'ed the FULL client for manual install - full client
I copied the client onto all 3 of my drives (no idea why, probably not important but i had visions of messing with the files to see what was corrupt and what wasnt) into folders marked Eve.
I then opened my 7-zip file manager (http://www.7-zip.org/) and pointed it to one of the folders. Added the client and pressed 'extract'. This created a new folder within and started the extraction. Now, before the extraction has declared corrupt files and given me the checksum number, this time it went through no trouble.
In the new folder created was 2 files. The Eve Installer (1.44mb) and a archive file. I ran the Eve Installer, it all went fine, Eve started and I went and had a look at the new graphics. I havent left the station yet as ive read all the horror stories about graphic crashes, sound crashes, warp crashes and stuff so im waiting to see if CCP make a new patch to patch the patch (they normally do after an expansion)
Anyway, thats what I did. Heres hoping it works for, at least, some of you.
Good luck
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annoing
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Posted - 2009.03.12 08:33:00 -
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shameless bump to get near the top of the pile
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annoing
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Posted - 2009.03.12 08:48:00 -
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Originally by: Doctor Penguin Hrrrm. I tried unpacking with WinRAR, but I suppose that it MIGHT be possible that WinRAR was being a git...
Its packed in a 7_z format so thats why I used that.
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Posted - 2009.03.12 11:24:00 -
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Originally by: Alejan Gerakh I fortunately haven't had any problems at all letting the game update itself, so far, on my Vista machine. However, I will note that I'd be terrified to remove my cache or whatever- all those methodically-placed UI windows and such, reset to defaults and needing to be re-adjusted once more? No thanks. I painstakingly moved those files when I made a new system build (not in prep for Apocrypha, mind you, just a full-sys upgrade and a selling of the old system), so I'm rather loathe to scrap such.
Thx for the reply, however, this is aimed at people who cannot patch and get the invalied/corrupted files when they have tried to update. For many players the only option has been un-install Eve and try again. This is meant for them. Also I would add -- it took me less than 30 mins to change all of my settings back to pre-patch in the way that I like them. Over-view done, BM's done, UI done, Shortkeys done, all done. 30 mins to re-set or another few days waiting for ccp to see if they can fix this problem? I dont offer this as a definate way to fix it, it worked for me and im hoping it will work for others, thats all really.
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annoing
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Posted - 2009.03.12 11:27:00 -
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Originally by: babybeefy thanks.
You're more than welcome
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annoing
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Posted - 2009.03.12 13:07:00 -
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Edited by: annoing on 12/03/2009 13:07:41
Originally by: Johkan
I assume this is for a PC. I'm using an iMac running OS X. I don't know the specifics of how the download/patching mechanism works on macs that may be different from how it works on a PC, but do you have any ideas whether this might work on a mac? I don't know where everything goes on the mac; the only thing I see is the single file of the EVE client app that I run. If it's storing information (user settings, etc), I don't know where it's doing it. Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
Best to ask someone with real Mac experience on the Eve mac forum. I'm afraid I would only be p1ssing in the wind if I tried to help you.
That which can be thought is not true - Hindu proverb I think therefore I am - French proverb |
annoing
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Posted - 2009.03.12 15:40:00 -
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Edited by: annoing on 12/03/2009 15:41:50
Originally by: Lord Draconian Where on the website did you find the full file exe download link? http://ccp.vo.llnwd.net/o2/EVE_Premium_Setup_84244_m.exe
During the initial patch problem someone linked the direct link to the patch. However, if it makes you feel better about the patch you can do it via http://www.eveonline.com/download/?fallback=1 which when you click on the windows link it gives you 84244_m.exe link itself. Giving you the direct link to the patch was just to save people some time (as the 'fallback' addy only comes up after you fail in the auto-patch process). Also, by adding the _m it means you can _manually download from the the links instead of using the auto process .. like the rtp files etc.
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annoing
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Posted - 2009.03.12 19:09:00 -
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shameless and self serving bump back to the top
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Posted - 2009.03.12 23:04:00 -
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Originally by: EvilPhog
I've tried everything except doing all this again, and re-downloading the exact same file again for the 4th time. (I've already tried the autodownloaders 3 times [patch and client] each.)
This is a joke.
I dl'ed the 1.3gb first, then 7 attempts at the 1.9gb before this solution came to mind. Some people have dl'ed the patch even more than that.
Anyway, good luck for this time, let us know how you got on.
That which can be thought is not true - Hindu proverb I think therefore I am - French proverb |
annoing
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Posted - 2009.03.13 07:57:00 -
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Edited by: annoing on 13/03/2009 08:01:06
Originally by: N0N4M3 This doesn't work for me. I tried everything you say and have downloaded this ****ing crap from everywhere, torrent, autopatcher, that 1,4 ish gb patch... nothing works
Then i'm sorry for you. I didnt think it would work for everyone but its never nice to hear when it didnt work for someone.
I can only believe that CCP are working on this as they must KNOW that there are hundreds of people with this same error. I hope, for your sake, that they get the fix up soon.
Good luck
PS: NOM3M3 -- any chance you can tell me the details of the failure. I want to see if there is a common thread to the faults when it fails.
Also, if anyone else out there knows a way I can get my slow a$$ upload speed to work well enough for me to ftp my working folder (containing the installer and archive file) for people to use as a last resort?
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Posted - 2009.03.13 08:22:00 -
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Originally by: AK Shaman Edited by: AK Shaman on 13/03/2009 07:43:43 Ok how its work for me finaly!
i download full client it was with crc error i open torrent client, found this file http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/4761374/EVE_Online_Apocrypha_Client
and start downloading it to same directory. bittorent client check existed file, found about 0.9% missed fast download rest and YEHOO installation work!!
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annoing
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Posted - 2009.03.13 18:18:00 -
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shameless bump in case there are some players left looking for a solution
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annoing
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Posted - 2009.03.14 01:01:00 -
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To Ben and Evil ....
I'm glad you both have the game successfully installed ...
heres hoping that anyone else left out there can get theirs fixed whether this particular fix works for them or not.
That which can be thought is not true - Hindu proverb I think therefore I am - French proverb |
annoing
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Posted - 2009.03.14 13:12:00 -
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Edited by: annoing on 14/03/2009 13:12:34
Originally by: Leeroy Khan So let me get this right....the "solution" to the "upgrade" is to uninstall and clean your system of any trace of the application. Yeah, that's a fix alright. I never would have thought a net-new install would actually work. /sarcasm
You know, what may be obvious to you doesnt mean that its obvious to everyone else .. not everyone is computer savvy so keep your sarcasm to yourself. If YOU dont want to help or even try to help kindly leave the room tyvm. However, I wanted to help, found a way that worked (true, not a technical 'fix' but a soultion that worked) and made this thread for others. At least 40 players have contacted me to tell me it worked for them .. so all of us aint as clever as you, big deal. We have the game running now thx, do you?
False Edit: If you dont want to lose your settings, and you being the computer savvy that you are you'd know this, simply copy the setting folder from the cache, rename it, move it onto another drive or mem stick and put it back after you've installed your new pacth. Damn that rocket science eh?
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