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Kalissa D00M. Triumvirate.	Posted - 2007.06.21 15:08:00 - [1] Edited by: Kalissa on 21/06/2007 15:07:17 Ok here's my problem Eve was running fine this morning. At DT a new patch came in and my eve works just fine after it. I then went onto singularity and there was a new build there too. I decided to give it a go as it's been a bit since I've been in Sisi, I copied my Eve directory to another HD on my PC and then did the patch. Since I did it I have been unable to log into Eve on either Sisi or TQ using either directory. I've also tried uninstalling eve and re-installing from a newly downloaded copy. All that happens is I run Eve, the splash screen comes up. After about 5 seconds the splash screen turns completely black...and thats it. Can't see the login/password screen at all. Any ideas anyone?
Lukas Rox Torchwood Industries	Posted - 2007.06.21 15:14:00 - [2] Edited by: Lukas Rox on 21/06/2007 15:15:26 check if you hard drive looks like working - and wait patiently. Took my PC about 2 and a half minutes in that "black box" stage before it copied all data to new "Microsoft Compliant" directiories if that doesn't help after waiting 10 minutes go to C:\Documents and settings\user\Local settings\Application Data\CCP\EvE and clear cache. Make sure you can view hidden folders as two of those are hidden. --- Visit in game for nice items links http://eve.interkam.pl/eveships
Kalissa D00M. Triumvirate.	Posted - 2007.06.21 15:28:00 - [3] Originally by: Lukas Rox Edited by: Lukas Rox on 21/06/2007 15:15:26 check if you hard drive looks like working - and wait patiently. Took my PC about 2 and a half minutes in that "black box" stage before it copied all data to new "Microsoft Compliant" directiories if that doesn't help after waiting 10 minutes go to C:\Documents and settings\user\Local settings\Application Data\CCP\EvE and clear cache. Make sure you can view hidden folders as two of those are hidden. Tried leaving it to see what would happen and after 10 mins I kinda decided it wasnt gonna work. So I tried adding "/end /LUA:OFF" at the end of the target line as I thought maybe the moving of the cache was the problem. Sure enough Eve booted up first time, works without a problem. Don't know why it needs this command now and before it didn't but hell I'll take it. Thanks for your help.
WhitePhantom Gallente Edenists	Posted - 2007.06.21 17:04:00 - [4] Originally by: Kalissa Originally by: Lukas Rox Edited by: Lukas Rox on 21/06/2007 15:15:26 check if you hard drive looks like working - and wait patiently. Took my PC about 2 and a half minutes in that "black box" stage before it copied all data to new "Microsoft Compliant" directiories if that doesn't help after waiting 10 minutes go to C:\Documents and settings\user\Local settings\Application Data\CCP\EvE and clear cache. Make sure you can view hidden folders as two of those are hidden. Tried leaving it to see what would happen and after 10 mins I kinda decided it wasnt gonna work. So I tried adding "/end /LUA:OFF" at the end of the target line as I thought maybe the moving of the cache was the problem. Sure enough Eve booted up first time, works without a problem. Don't know why it needs this command now and before it didn't but hell I'll take it. Thanks for your help. Read the patch notes, your question is explained, infact it was explained in this thread also.
DHB WildCat BURN EDEN	Posted - 2007.06.21 18:44:00 - [5] Okay for those of us computer challenged facing the same problem, can you put this in terms I might undestand 8). As you can probably tell Im having the same problem. Thanks
lorddlo26	Posted - 2007.06.21 19:30:00 - [6] i have the same prob's not only that i try to add >> /end /LUA:OFF" at the end of the target but it keep's on saying is ( the name 'c:\programe files\CCP\EVE\eve.exe/end /LUA:OFF" specified in the target box is not valid. make sure the path and file name are correct. and i only get a black box and that's it so no eve for me till ccp sort this out
DHB WildCat BURN EDEN	Posted - 2007.06.21 19:40:00 - [7] Edited by: DHB WildCat on 21/06/2007 19:43:13 Lord put this in "C:\Program Files\CCP\EVE\eve.exe" "/end /LUA:OFF" When the game is then activated it initial screen appears for about 20 seconds then dissapears. Task manager says the game is still running even with no visible screens. I think this is the "hung up" that is mentioned on patch notes. Ill advise if it works or not. SWEET! Okay it does work, once the game is opened and the screen dissapears, let it be for 5-10 minutes and it will come up and everything will be good again, Although all overview setting and folders are gone...... Bastards!!!!! 8)
lorddlo26	Posted - 2007.06.21 19:47:00 - [8] thx wildcat that worked a treat
Kamikazi ONE Republic Military School	Posted - 2007.06.21 19:47:00 - [9] Originally by: DHB WildCat Edited by: DHB WildCat on 21/06/2007 19:43:13 Lord put this in "C:\Program Files\CCP\EVE\eve.exe" "/end /LUA:OFF" When the game is then activated it initial screen appears for about 20 seconds then dissapears. Task manager says the game is still running even with no visible screens. I think this is the "hung up" that is mentioned on patch notes. Ill advise if it works or not. SWEET! Okay it does work, once the game is opened and the screen dissapears, let it be for 5-10 minutes and it will come up and everything will be good again, Although all overview setting and folders are gone...... Bastards!!!!! 8) I'm just getting a blank 'Select Character' screen.
cold46	Posted - 2007.06.22 00:45:00 - [10] after i use "C:\Program Files\CCP\EVE\eve.exe" "/end /LUA:OFF" i have to set new settings all the time... been waiting for 3 hours and nothing... ehh
ContractKiller0211	Posted - 2007.06.22 06:54:00 - [11] Tried it all still not working ughhhh
Rausen	Posted - 2007.06.22 09:22:00 - [12] this may be a dumb question... but where exactly do i put the ''C:\Program Files\CCP\EVE\eve.exe''? cause i am too having this problem. right after getting the sisi patch.
Harrison88	Posted - 2007.06.22 09:28:00 - [13] If you have the shortcut on the desktop, right click and go to properties and then put the line: "C:\Program Files\CCP\EVE\eve.exe" "/end /LUA:OFF" In the target box. I hope it works for you because it doesn't make any difference for me. I still get the black box, the size of the splash screen.
Rausen	Posted - 2007.06.22 09:46:00 - [14] i seem to have got it working now. i tried what you said but it didn't make any difference. but i decided to delete my sisi folder and now it works fine!
Harrison88	Posted - 2007.06.22 09:50:00 - [15] What is the location of the "sisi" folder?
Rausen	Posted - 2007.06.22 10:00:00 - [16] My Documents
Harrison88	Posted - 2007.06.22 10:04:00 - [17] Edited by: Harrison88 on 22/06/2007 10:03:36 Weird, I don't have that folder in My Documents/EVE Might be because mine's a new install and I've never played the game since my reformat.
Rausen	Posted - 2007.06.22 10:09:00 - [18] i copied my main eve folder and put it there since i'm too lazt to put it anywhere else ^.^
ContractKiller0211	Posted - 2007.06.22 17:23:00 - [19] Ok i tried it still dosnt work and i have no sisi file and i dotn get a black box nothing shows up after the splash screen CCP needs to get off ther lazy ass's and help
CptEagle Gallente D00M. Triumvirate.	Posted - 2007.06.22 17:23:00 - [20] I deleted everything in the register related to eve and ccp, and the 2 CCP and EVE folders in Documents and Settings (one is hidden). Then it worked.
ContractKiller0211	Posted - 2007.06.22 17:46:00 - [21] could u explain it step by step from desktop
Sombra Escarlate	Posted - 2007.06.22 18:01:00 - [22] Edited by: Sombra Escarlate on 22/06/2007 18:00:17 I put this message in other treats too. What worked for me is: Install the last patch again (evepatch32517-33752). It will tell you the game has already the last version. It will go to the page where you can choose to run the game. Run it, it will work.
ContractKiller0211	Posted - 2007.06.22 18:10:00 - [23] ok i donloaded it it says patch is already there then u can either click launch eve or finish i clicked launch eve and it still does it
Sombra Escarlate	Posted - 2007.06.22 18:17:00 - [24] Edited by: Sombra Escarlate on 22/06/2007 18:17:01 Originally by: ContractKiller0211 ok i donloaded it it says patch is already there then u can either click launch eve or finish i clicked launch eve and it still does it Sorry. You need to restart your computer before you try this.
ContractKiller0211	Posted - 2007.06.22 19:23:00 - [25] ok i did it still not working
ContractKiller0211	Posted - 2007.06.22 19:25:00 - [26] OK now i click on eve splash screen comes off and nothing else happens no black box or anything
Sombra Escarlate	Posted - 2007.06.22 20:30:00 - [27] Well really sorry. I don¦t know. It worked fine with me. An I have Windows XP home.
Hans Angry Caldari FM Corp Insomnia.	Posted - 2007.06.22 20:42:00 - [28] i have the same issue Your signature is not within the forum rules for siganture images. Email [email protected] with a link to your signature if you have questions. -Rauth Kivaro
cold46	Posted - 2007.06.22 20:44:00 - [29] same problem, tried everything i know, and useless.
Hans Angry Caldari FM Corp Insomnia.	Posted - 2007.06.22 21:16:00 - [30] Originally by: cold46 same problem, tried everything i know, and useless. yeah i tried everything too... everything didnt work... this blows...

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