Error 1017: Cannot login to the Everquest server.

[MDCCLXXVI]

"Error 1017: Cannot login to the Everquest server. You may need to re-run the Update Patch. Repeatedly seeing this message indicates a loss of connectivity to the Patch Server. This is usually temporary."


Anyone know how to fix this? I'm on a new PC, fresh EQ install. I've successfully done the install a half dozen or more times in the past and haven't had this issue before. I checked a ton of threads and they mentioned CPU speed and the need to underclock.

I was able to log in if I go into my BIOS and underclock to beneath 3.8 GHz or so, but having to restart my computer every time I want to play EverQuest and then reset it when I'm gonna do something else sounds horrible. I've tried underclocking with various software methods like "Ryzen Master", "Blazing OC Tuner", but nothing except going into BIOS has worked so far. I've tried setting eqgame.exe to run as admin, tried setting compatibility to various values including sp2, sp3, win98, still nothing.

Nothing except changing my clock speed in BIOS has worked. I read in a thread it might be possible to create an underclocked virtual machine or maybe install EQ onto a flash drive or something, but I haven't tried those yet.. I'm really really hoping there's maybe a setting somewhere I can change to fix & forget this.

Ryzen 9 7900x 12-core 4.70 GHz processor, ASRock X670E Steel Legend motherboard, G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB Series 32GB DDR5 6000 ram.

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[gelatinousmutantcoconut]

I am suddenly having this problem as well! I was able to log in fine up to about an hour ago, now I get Error 1017. A fix or workaround would be nice.

[mcoy]

Having to reboot (to reduce your clock speed) before playing isn't necessarily a bad thing. A similar 32-bit overflow exists in the game where after ~ 4.2 billion milliseconds of uptime other things stop working, like mouseover text, or holding alt to see your spell gem names, etc. The only fix for this is to reboot (not a fast startup enabled reboot!).

Plus everyone should be patching monthly anyway.

-Mcoy

[Ravenwood]

Hello, getting the same error when trying to log into blue or green servers. After clicking on either of those servers, the EQ window goes into "not responding", then returns me to the login screen. After logging back in, I get the 1017 error - worded same as posted above.
Can log into the other preferred servers such as FVP (Firiona Vie Project), or Dragon Soul no problem. Any ideas?

[Korcewynd]

"Error 1017: Cannot login to the Everquest server. You may need to re-run the Update Patch. Repeatedly seeing this message indicates a loss of connectivity to the Patch Server. This is usually temporary."


Anyone know how to fix this? I'm on a new PC, fresh EQ install. I've successfully done the install a half dozen or more times in the past and haven't had this issue before. I checked a ton of threads and they mentioned CPU speed and the need to underclock.

I was able to log in if I go into my BIOS and underclock to beneath 3.8 GHz or so, but having to restart my computer every time I want to play EverQuest and then reset it when I'm gonna do something else sounds horrible. I've tried underclocking with various software methods like "Ryzen Master", "Blazing OC Tuner", but nothing except going into BIOS has worked so far. I've tried setting eqgame.exe to run as admin, tried setting compatibility to various values including sp2, sp3, win98, still nothing.

Nothing except changing my clock speed in BIOS has worked. I read in a thread it might be possible to create an underclocked virtual machine or maybe install EQ onto a flash drive or something, but I haven't tried those yet.. I'm really really hoping there's maybe a setting somewhere I can change to fix & forget this.

Ryzen 9 7900x 12-core 4.70 GHz processor, ASRock X670E Steel Legend motherboard, G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB Series 32GB DDR5 6000 ram.

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Damn I literally just built up the same exact system Mobo and CPU you have and im having a similar problem. Let me know if you figure out how to fix it with out the reboot. I tried setting up a power profile which does limit the processor speed. But doesnt seem to fix the issue.

[kgallowaypa]

Can confirm this is not a "restart" issue. cannot login

[Korcewynd]

If your having trouble with this. Im curious the processor and clock its running at?

[MDCCLXXVI]

I can't remember what I set my BIOS to, I think either 4.0 or 4.1, but my CPU is currently running at 3889.50 MHZ. This is the only solution I've found. I was hoping there was some game or computer setting I could've just switched on, like something similar to compatibility mode. If anyone knows of a better way to get around this, please let us know!!

[blackrock]

"Error 1017: Cannot login to the Everquest server. You may need to re-run the Update Patch. Repeatedly seeing this message indicates a loss of connectivity to the Patch Server. This is usually temporary."


Anyone know how to fix this? I'm on a new PC, fresh EQ install. I've successfully done the install a half dozen or more times in the past and haven't had this issue before. I checked a ton of threads and they mentioned CPU speed and the need to underclock.

I was able to log in if I go into my BIOS and underclock to beneath 3.8 GHz or so, but having to restart my computer every time I want to play EverQuest and then reset it when I'm gonna do something else sounds horrible. I've tried underclocking with various software methods like "Ryzen Master", "Blazing OC Tuner", but nothing except going into BIOS has worked so far. I've tried setting eqgame.exe to run as admin, tried setting compatibility to various values including sp2, sp3, win98, still nothing.

Nothing except changing my clock speed in BIOS has worked. I read in a thread it might be possible to create an underclocked virtual machine or maybe install EQ onto a flash drive or something, but I haven't tried those yet.. I'm really really hoping there's maybe a setting somewhere I can change to fix & forget this.

Ryzen 9 7900x 12-core 4.70 GHz processor, ASRock X670E Steel Legend motherboard, G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB Series 32GB DDR5 6000 ram.

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http://www.eqemulator.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43443

I'd probably stop freaking out that this has to do with your PC and more to do with someone else's hardware and network. have fun with your underclock

[atomos]

Just upgraded my CPU/mobo/RAM from a rather old 3570k to a 7700X, Gigabyte Aurous 650M, and the same RAM kit as you. I however did not reinstall windows nor EQ, so same previously working p99 install. Now I am getting precisely the same problem as you.

Tried the CPU affinity fix, and tried underclocking both RAM and CPU with no luck on either so far :/

Small nuance in my error though. I launch p99, log in, select server, press play . . . and then it kicks me back to the log in screen. However only if I try to do this again at this point do I get the 1017 error.

Edit: I was able to get this to work by underclocking to 3.8 ghz **IN BIOS**, not Ryzen Master software. Got the idea from https://www.project1999.com/forums/showthread.php?t=326354

[atomos]

Ok so the issue is even stranger than just strictly underclocking.

I have been testing with over/underclocking with 1) Mobo settings 2) Ryzen Master (AMD) and 3) Gigabyte Windows software.

In default, CPU boost mode operation (out of the box, basically), EQ didn't work and got this 1017 error.

If I went into mobo BIOS and underclocked to 3.8 Ghz (NO boost, so constant frequency), EQ worked.

I then went into windows, and changed the fixed clock speed with Gigabyte software. EQ worked all the way from 3.8 Ghz up to 5.2 Ghz!

Then, to even further complicate matters, I closed Gigabyte's software, opened Ryzen Master, set CPU clocks back to "out of the box functionality" default mode (sets clock speed based on cpu load), and EQ STILL LAUNCHES NOW!

Color me very confused, but at least this strange work around gives maximum flexibility for getting EQ to work without compromising other performance (or without having to reboot a bunch).

[dally3rd]

I just had this very same error, and I was able to fix it. Basically I had my cell phone plugged into my desktop to charge it. My cellphone had hotspot turned on (I work out of airports often), but my computer was not connected to it (still Ethernet connection).

Once I unplugged my phone, I was able to connect to P99 right away. If I left my phone plugged in with hotspot turned off, I was also able to connect right away.

That was an odd solution for me but it worked.

[Sirbanmelotz]

I am having this same problem while connected to my work wifi. Last night I played all night at home. I can connect to any server besides the P99 servers.

[radbeard]

I also am having this problem with a new computer i just assembled witha ryzen 7700x thats stock 4.5ghz. I need to lower it to 4ghz in the bios to fix it?

[nectarprime]

Just installed p99 for the first time in a few years and on my new pc.... with a 7600x. Bummer. Really don't want to downclock.

[atomos]

There is a workaround such that you don't have to downclock.

1) Set all core CCX manual clock to 4 or 4.2 Ghz in BIOS

2) Install AMD Ryzen Master software

https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/ryzen-master

3) Every time you boot up PC or wake up from sleep - open Ryzen Master, set ECO or DEFAULT profile. This returns CPU clock/boost to normal out of box behavior and overrides BIOS manual setting.

4) Play EQ, or do whatever!


Step 3 is indeed annoying, but this is what I have been doing to get full CPU performance while being able to play P99.

[OkieDan]

A similar 32-bit overflow exists in the game where after ~ 4.2 billion milliseconds of uptime other things stop working, like mouseover text, or holding alt to see your spell gem names, etc.

They did fix this on live IIRC, I reported that issue back in WinXP days suggesting that this was the issue and to use the absolute value for how long the mouse had hovered... If you don't reboot, I believe the issues autocorrects ~49 days after it first appears, then breaks again after another ~49 days.

This is definitely the same type of issue, 4.2 GHz clock speed works as one would expect due to the nature of the issue.

[botrainer]

You know whats even stranger? I didn't change anything in my set up and I cant log into EQ at all. Nothing new, nothing at all changed, no Bio's changes, software, nothing, and I cant log in to P99 servers (mostly) anymore. ANy ideas? im not using AMD Im using Intel, a 6600K..very odd, but i am using a Gigabyte mobo

[OkieDan]

You know whats even stranger? I didn't change anything in my set up and I cant log into EQ at all. Nothing new, nothing at all changed, no Bio's changes, software, nothing, and I cant log in to P99 servers (mostly) anymore. ANy ideas? im not using AMD Im using Intel, a 6600K..very odd, but i am using a Gigabyte mobo

When you open Task Manager and go to Performance tab and click CPU, what does base speed say? If it's over 4.2 GHz then that's the problem. If it's not over 4.2 then you have something else causing your issue.

[botrainer]

When you open Task Manager and go to Performance tab and click CPU, what does base speed say? If it's over 4.2 GHz then that's the problem. If it's not over 4.2 then you have something else causing your issue.

Im running a INTEL Core I7 - 6700k @ 4.0 GHz and have been for nearly 8 years (coming this fall it would be 8 years on this system setup.). memory is DDR4 - 32GBs - 3000MHz which hasn't changed in nearly 8 years, the graphics card is the same one Ive been using for 4ish years, hard drive is the same, same internet company and speed. Nothing has changed. I can log into Grand Creation Server and serval others just not P99 ones. very odd.

[OkieDan]

Im running a INTEL Core I7 - 6700k @ 4.0 GHz and have been for nearly 8 years (coming this fall it would be 8 years on this system setup.). memory is DDR4 - 32GBs - 3000MHz which hasn't changed in nearly 8 years, the graphics card is the same one Ive been using for 4ish years, hard drive is the same, same internet company and speed. Nothing has changed. I can log into Grand Creation Server and serval others just not P99 ones. very odd.

There must be more than one way to cause the same error, so the fix for most of us in this thread won't apply to you. Do you know if there's a tool for p99 users to do a scan of files to verify they have the same file hash as what the servers expect us to have? If not I'd recommend a fresh install to a different folder and patching it with the files from the p99 setup instructions to see if that fixes a file corruption problem.

[Digitalmocking]

I've got a Ryzen 7 5800X3D, core ratio is set to 34 and locked, I don't think it's changeable on this CPU or motherboard (Gigabyte B450 Aorus M). I've disabled all the game boost and auto boost properties I could find for my motherboard and 19 times out of 20 that I try to launch P1999 I wind up with the error 1017 pop-up.

Any ideas on how to fix it on this CPU? It seems totally random, sometimes it'll work, but 95% of the time I get the error 1017 and it'll never work until I reboot. If p1999 launches on the first shot, it's fine, but I've never gotten it to work once I see that error.

[ThorsGrundle]

Just upgraded my CPU/mobo/RAM from a rather old 3570k to a 7700X, Gigabyte Aurous 650M, and the same RAM kit as you. I however did not reinstall windows nor EQ, so same previously working p99 install. Now I am getting precisely the same problem as you.

Tried the CPU affinity fix, and tried underclocking both RAM and CPU with no luck on either so far :/

Small nuance in my error though. I launch p99, log in, select server, press play . . . and then it kicks me back to the log in screen. However only if I try to do this again at this point do I get the 1017 error.

Edit: I was able to get this to work by underclocking to 3.8 ghz **IN BIOS**, not Ryzen Master software. Got the idea from https://www.project1999.com/forums/showthread.php?t=326354

When you underclocked your CPU down, did you also change your voltage? If so, what did you start at and end at with both CPU and volt?

[Infernoman]

Confirmed setting CPU clock to 3.8GHz works. Ryzen 7 with built in GPU - that's what I use for video card, Tuf gaming MB and windows 11. Tested working on blue.