Error 1017 - FAQ link is 404

[definitely not Draconite]

So let me start by saying that I read the FaQ and followed the recommended procedures in order to troubleshoot the problem.

Background: I transferred over my files from an old hard drive to my new lap-top. I had a bit of trouble getting things to work but everything was fine and dandy for about a month until two days ago when I started seeing this Error 1017. In addition to the program error, another windows error popped up when I exit which seems like it must be related: "Could not write config file! Please check the file access: C:\Users\dsond\Desktop\ds\eqemulaucher_v180\eqemul auncher.data". I adjusted a few settings to my PC security, made a restore point and removed a couple programs prior to this error, but nothing that had to do with the EverQuest files or the EQemu files.

https://i.imgur.com/zH9ujtpl.jpg

What I have done to troubleshoot:
I have tried turning it off and on again after every update.
I am connected to the internet.
I have attempted to log in from multiple locations.
I have disabled my firewall and attempted to log in.
I have made firewall exceptions to eqemu and to the eqgame.exe files.
I have updated my drivers (computer is new) and updated with newest Windows update.
My login server info from my eqhost.txt is correct.
I went to the EQemu website and downloaded the latest version.
I also tried re-extracting my P99 files into the EQ directory (did this before to fix file location issues).
I also tried to system restore to my restore point I had made a few days ago, but the problem is still occurring.

Here are the requested tech specs if needed.


Microsoft Windows 10 Home
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6200U CPU @ 2.30GHz, 2400 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
DESKTOP-9BNQ7O8
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
UX303UA
x64-based PC
ASUS-NotebookSKU
Intel(R) HD Graphics 520
Intel(R) Display Audio
Conexant SmartAudio HD
Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265
Adapter Type Ethernet 802.3


I did not list my ISP or my router because as I said above I've tried this at multiple locations ruling that out. I believe this issue has something to do with the windows error.

[definitely not Draconite]

Small update: Decided to try to play another game but was running into a startup issue there also. When I start up Darkest Dungeon it pretends to open but then opens up my Steam message app instead - not the steam client, but just the message app in the steam client. Re-installed DD and have the same issue - maybe related?

Also I went through my drivers again and found a couple were missed and needed updated, still the same 1017 for EQ and still DD fake startup.

Hearthstone (blizzard client) works though - guess I'll be playing a card game for a while lol.

[definitely not Draconite]

Ended up just restoring the PC and reformatting. Oh well. Move to resolved.