Setup Issues: wsock32.dll error (full process included)

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I went through 4+ hours of forums and trials, so it is time to ask for help.

I documented the history.

1) Created Everquest Titanium version using Daemon tools (Ok)
- Created "Everquest" Folder, F:\Everquest
- Installed the CDs under this folder

2) Downloaded the P99 V62 patch
- Copied files from each folder over to the "Everquest" folder to maintain all existing files.

3) Tried to run Launch Titanium.bat
- Could not find eqgame error
- copied the path from eqgame into Launch Titanium.bat using notepad ("F:\Everquest\eqgame.exe")
- Launch Titanium.bat reads (start F:\Everquest\eqgame.exe patchme)
- Creates Project 1999 error (Please delete wsock32.dll and eqgame.dll from you Everquest Titanium Directory).
- Found and unblocked dsetup.dll (no virus protection is running)
- Same Error (Please delete wsock32.dll and eqgame.dll from you Everquest Titanium Directory)
- Ran as admin and same error
- Set compatibility mode for eqgame.exe to Windows XP2
- It worked

4) Next day...
- Creates Project 1999 error (Please delete wsock32.dll and eqgame.dll from you Everquest Titanium Directory).
- checked blocked .dll and found a few
- Added F:\Everquest to windows defender exceptions
- reinstalled Titanium, reinstalled p99, setup launcher, checked that all files were unblocked
- same error

I would appreciate any guidance. I am also willing to donate for IT help in a chat, call, etc.