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New Patch EvE launcher not allowing 2nd client.

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Lord Hedge
Doomheim
#1 - 2012-04-30 16:45:44 UTC  |  Edited by: Lord Hedge
Possible Temp Fix. After you run your first client. To open a second client. Run Exefile.exe in C:\CCP\EVE\BIN

When I try and launch a second eve client I get the following error. (The EVE Launcher cannot update a directory from which processes are running. Please close the following process: exefile.exe

I have run the repair tool but with no success.

Also tried to clear my cashe files.
Trioxis
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#2 - 2012-04-30 17:22:01 UTC
I'm having the same problem. However I can open a second client by running the ExeFile.exe from the bin folder.
Lord Hedge
Doomheim
#3 - 2012-04-30 17:25:09 UTC  |  Edited by: Lord Hedge
Ah cool. Thanks for the info I will try that out. (update) yep that worked for me. Thank you.
Fleet Warpsujarento
Doomheim
#4 - 2012-04-30 17:25:14 UTC  |  Edited by: Fleet Warpsujarento
Same problem here. Workaround fixed it for me.
Hashi Lebwohl
The Graduates
The Initiative.
#5 - 2012-04-30 18:30:43 UTC
Me too :(

Thank's for the work around

CCP please fix asap
Olias Sunsoo
Nebula 9
#6 - 2012-04-30 18:32:17 UTC
+1 was making me nervous. Thanks for the workaround. CCP?

My concern can be measured in micro giv-a-shits.
Hathrul
School of Applied Knowledge
Caldari State
#7 - 2012-04-30 19:20:57 UTC
same. fix plz :(
Misanth
RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE
#8 - 2012-04-30 20:25:21 UTC
Don't close the launcher. If you keep the launcher open you can open multiple sessions.

HOWEVER ~

If you run multiple installs, like I do, and use them for various purposes, here's what happens:
(this is just an example)
* Install A runs account 1 + 2, install B runs 3+4+5
* You keep the launcher for install B open, now you can close/open as many accounts you want with install B
* But here's the problem: when you want to log an alt or use install A again, you have to kill ALL active accounts using install A. In our example, we need to log off 1 + 2 just to be able to open that thing again.

For us multi-install, multi-account players this is completely batshit insane and completely breaking the game. The irony is: after d/t the game worked perfectly fine, then there was a 'patcher update' during the day that broke this. I.e. a small update to the patcher, nothing server related or major/important. Just a small damn tweak that has completely broke the game for zero reasons.

This is the dumbest thing that has happened to EVE since boot.ini
Game is completely unplayable before this is fixed, as you can't log off and log alts on same accounts, or keep logging out/in without using the same install/keeping launcher open non-stop.

Don't think I ever been this furious over a game (just a damn game, hah) before, it's just ridicilous how retardedly gamebreaking such a minor unecessary tweak has been. I seriously hope this is fixed ASAP

Meanwhile / TL;DR-version:
Only run one install, do not close launcher, and you'll be fine. DO NOT TRY TO CLOSE THE LAUNCHER (or try to run multiple installs and close/open different launchers). That "fixes" it, temporary. Meanwhile, say goodbay to all your alts you have spent time/isk/invested in.

AFK-cloaking in a system near you.
Civ Zomas
Deep Space Engineering INC
#9 - 2012-04-30 21:01:15 UTC
Confirming this issue. I ran bin\exefile.exe directly to get around the problem.
Nijle
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#10 - 2012-04-30 21:04:21 UTC
Same problem here. If client is running it errors out when launching the launcher saying it can't patch.

Even though the patch was already applied.
Farina Larros
Gulliver Corp
#11 - 2012-04-30 21:18:18 UTC
Confirming this issue

Updated today, now can't run more than one client, just get this message:

The EVE launcher cannot update a directory in which processes are running. Please close the following process: exefile.exe

Running the repair tool does not fix this issue (simply meant I had to update the client again).

Second client can be launched if done so from the Eve\bin directory, bypassing the launcher, as others have suggested.
Laveaolous
Paragon Fury
#12 - 2012-04-30 21:54:03 UTC
Same issue. Workaround works for now, but I would appreciate a fix.
Aaewen Hrothgarson
eXtreme Co
SLYCE Pirates
#13 - 2012-04-30 22:10:13 UTC
Yep.
That birthday cake already tastes stale.

This fine piece of software isn't able to do what launchers should do (manage multiple clients in various configurations, for instance), it seems its just a marketing sling, throwing CCP's adds and announcements upon us. And its so well written and tested that a simple changed ad breaks it.

-1 for the launcher group for being sloppy
Shepard Book
Underground Stargate
#14 - 2012-05-01 00:11:59 UTC
Highly disappointed with you right now CCP.
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
#15 - 2012-05-01 00:34:00 UTC
Misanth wrote:

For us multi-install, multi-account players this is completely batshit insane and completely breaking the game. The irony is: after d/t the game worked perfectly fine, then there was a 'patcher update' during the day that broke this.



Thanks for typing what I was going to type.

This affected me too IMMEDIATELY after patching.

"He has mounted his hind-legs, and blown crass vapidities through the bowel of his neck."  - Ambrose Bierce on Oscar Wilde's Lecture in San Francisco 1882
Prince Kobol
#16 - 2012-05-01 07:54:34 UTC
I run 4 accounts using the junction function.

I many other people I now can not run more then one version of Eve without getting the error

"The EVE launcher cannot update a directory in which processes are running. Please close the following process: exefile.exe"

I have used the work around but have found all my settings have been reset.

Has this happened to you guys as well?
Jack Mayhem
Kaer Industries
#17 - 2012-05-01 08:20:28 UTC
Confirming same problem after yesterday's DT. Now I leave launcher window open (check option not to close launcher after launching client), but it's annoying nevertheless.

Please fix.
SNeAkYbRiT
Gunslingers Corp
#18 - 2012-05-01 08:20:51 UTC
Nice work CCP on borking up ya on launcher.

Have the same problem, unable to open 2 clients. Will try the work around, yep that works ok.

-10 for CCP on being able to screw up their own stuff, *round of applause for CCP*
Jezaja
turaagaq
#19 - 2012-05-01 08:46:40 UTC
+ 1 Like for workaround

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Col Angel
Twitch Family
#20 - 2012-05-01 09:56:22 UTC
AYe same problem, danm error i want to run my other freakin
acc.

fix it...

Sad
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