Can't launch eqgame.exe

[RipleyRiley]

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I tried running eqgame.exe and it flashes to a black screen, then minimizes the application. Trying to maximize it only causes the screen to flash black again.

Any idea what to try next?

[mcoy]

It's probably saying it can't find eqgame.exe - edit your shortcut's "start in" field to point to your p99 location. Make sure you're not installed under program files to save yourself future headaches.

https://wiki.project1999.com/Tech_Support

-Mcoy

[RipleyRiley]

I made sure it was pointed at the location (F:\EQLite\eqgame.exe). I get the error message: Please run EverQuest.exe

[mcoy]

You're running the "launch titanium.bat" file?

-Mcoy

[Eisai]

^

[RipleyRiley]

Originally Posted by mcoy [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You're running the "launch titanium.bat" file?

-Mcoy

I've tried both eqgame.exe and Launch Titanium.bat

When I try to run the Launch Titanium.bat file I get an error that says "Windows cannot find 'eqgame'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again."

If I try to make a shortcut on my desktop to the Launch Titanium.bat file it flashes to a black screen, then minimizes the application. Trying to maximize it only causes the screen to flash black again.

[Ashintar]

what if you open a command prompt (start / run / cmd.exe)
change the directory to your EQ directory

f:
cd \EQlite

and launch everquest "eqgame.exe patchme"

for example my EQ directory is in E:\sony\sony\everquest and these would be the steps for me:


C:\Windows\System32>e:

E:\>cd "Sony\Sony\EverQuest"

E:\Sony\Sony\EverQuest>eqgame.exe patchme

E:\Sony\Sony\EverQuest>

[RipleyRiley]

Ashintar: I'm not really sure what is being asked here. I guess I need more thorough steps.

[RipleyRiley]

Originally Posted by mcoy [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

It's probably saying it can't find eqgame.exe - edit your shortcut's "start in" field to point to your p99 location. Make sure you're not installed under program files to save yourself future headaches.

https://wiki.project1999.com/Tech_Support

-Mcoy

My shortcut's Target is F:\EQLite\eqgame.exe
I did confirm that is the path.

The Start in is F:\EQlite

I also ensured it is in Compatibility mode for XP(SP2).

[RipleyRiley]

Issue has been resolved.

I could have sworn I added patchme to the end of the Target but when I checked again, it was not there. I added it - make the Target look like this: F:\EQLite\eqgame.exe patchme - and it works.