I really don't know how to get the launcher to work, afaik it doesn't even update the P99 files correctly. What you can do is manually download the patch from the "getting started" thread, and make a shortcut to eqgame.exe on your desktop, edit the properties and change the target to
"X:\Program Files\Sony\EverQuest\eqgame.exe" patchme
That will let you launch the game without using a patcher. But if you really want one...
http://www.project1999.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=133468 is a player made browser based patcher/auction tracker/map app thing.