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Why must I run repair.exe after every (almost daily) patch ?
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isk4trade
Cogitation Mining and Industrial Trading
#1 - 2014-07-31 12:11:13 UTC

Why must I run repair.exe after every (almost daily) patch before I can log in ?

I prolly has something to do with the fact that my eve launcher crashes to desktop when I try to run it?

It is rather inconvenient ...

Please advise ...

me
Lucas Kell
Solitude Trading
S.N.O.T.
#2 - 2014-07-31 12:14:47 UTC
Stop crashing. Sort out your PC/stop clicking like a psycho when it's doing stuff, whichever it is that needs sorting.

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Lothras Andastar
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#3 - 2014-07-31 12:16:04 UTC
Because you ****** something up, because it doesn't happen to the majority of people.

Step 1) If you're using Windows 7, Disable UAC. If you're using Windows 8 or 8.1, stop being stupid and install Windows 7.
Step 2) Move your Eve installation OUT of Program Files and/or Program Files (x86). Seriously. Move it to C:\Games\Eve or something.
Step 3)
Step 4) Profit!

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Tippia
Sunshine and Lollipops
#4 - 2014-07-31 12:29:40 UTC
Because you've broken your install and/or because your ISP sucks.
Scourge, burn, purge, try again.
Tuscor
13.
#5 - 2014-07-31 12:31:20 UTC
Yeah, I've never had to do that. So probably a local issue.
De'Veldrin
Republic University
Minmatar Republic
#6 - 2014-07-31 12:40:18 UTC
Lothras Andastar wrote:
Because you ****** something up, because it doesn't happen to the majority of people.

Step 1) If you're using Windows 7, Disable UAC. If you're using Windows 8 or 8.1, stop being stupid and install Windows 7.
Step 2) Move your Eve installation OUT of Program Files and/or Program Files (x86). Seriously. Move it to C:\Games\Eve or something.
Step 3)
Step 4) Profit!


Actually I am using Windows 8.1 with the default install location. Works fine, so it's not even that causing the problem.

My theory on this is that there are some segments of the Eve Community that, for whatever reason, treat their computers somewhat like my 15 year old daughter. They have 47 programs running in their system tray, 90 that start up automatically when the log in, and then wonder why everything seems to be running slowly when they've consumed 75% of their available system memory just by pushing the power button.

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Zaxen Atreides
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#7 - 2014-07-31 12:43:26 UTC
I also have to run the repair.exe each time there is a new patch. If I try and use the launcher, it downloads the patch with no issues, but never applies the thing. I left it a few times for up to an hour (while doing something else) just to come back and see its still stuck on "3/4 applying patch".

Kind of frustrating, but used to it now.
Antihrist Pripravnik
Cultural Enrichment and Synergy of Diversity
Stain Neurodiverse Democracy
#8 - 2014-07-31 12:51:29 UTC  |  Edited by: Antihrist Pripravnik
Lothras Andastar wrote:
Because you ****** something up, because it doesn't happen to the majority of people.

Step 1) If you're using Windows 7, Disable UAC. If you're using Windows 8 or 8.1, stop being stupid and install Windows 7.
Step 2) Move your Eve installation OUT of Program Files and/or Program Files (x86). Seriously. Move it to C:\Games\Eve or something.
Step 3)
Step 4) Profit!


I'll confirm that UAC can and will cause problems if your installation is in "Program Files" or similar system folder and it's not just for EVE.

My solution that resolved absolutely all problems with the launcher is to make a new partition for EVE. It also helps with disk fragmentation (if you are not using SSD) and boosts up performance slightly (faster access to files while playing, since they are on an isolated partition).
Galadriel Vasquez
Project Omega Industries
#9 - 2014-07-31 15:53:56 UTC
Yeah as said its not good to have any game in program files.

I have tin foil hat trained to 5.
Xuixien
Solar Winds Security Solutions
#10 - 2014-07-31 16:02:04 UTC
Sounds like you'd be better off overclocking an abacus than the rig you're using.

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Xavier Liche
ACME Mineral and Gas
#11 - 2014-07-31 16:27:23 UTC
Lothras Andastar wrote:
Because you ****** something up, because it doesn't happen to the majority of people.

Step 1) If you're using Windows 7, Disable UAC. If you're using Windows 8 or 8.1, stop being stupid and install Windows 7.
Step 2) Move your Eve installation OUT of Program Files and/or Program Files (x86). Seriously. Move it to C:\Games\Eve or something.
Step 3)
Step 4) Profit!


lol, None of these things are necessary, these are just hacker myths. Roll
Calvin Recline
Hedion University
Amarr Empire
#12 - 2014-07-31 16:28:11 UTC
isk4trade wrote:

Why must I run repair.exe after every (almost daily) patch before I can log in ?

I prolly has something to do with the fact that my eve launcher crashes to desktop when I try to run it?

It is rather inconvenient ...

Please advise ...

me



I have the exact same issue, and I've reinstalled the client twice.
KIller Wabbit
MEME Thoughts
#13 - 2014-07-31 22:02:25 UTC
Just forget the launcher and run repair.exe. Faster.
Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
#14 - 2014-07-31 22:05:26 UTC
Why must I patch every day before I log in?



Oh wait.. Crius.

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Bundii Khurelem
Artisans of Eternity.
#15 - 2014-08-13 22:46:54 UTC
I have to run the repair.exe each time eve is patched as the launcher gets stuck at step 3/4 when updating.

In the repair.exe log I saw lines like this "Unable to delete "D:\Program Files (x86)\CCP\EVE\res\audio\758858055.wem", error: [Error 5] Access is denied: 'D:\\Program Files (x86)\\CCP\\EVE\\res\\audio\\758858055.wem'" So I think there is a permission issue with the folder.

I've made a change and will let you know with the next update... talk tomorrow o/
Radelix Cisko
JUMP DRIVE ACTIVE
#16 - 2014-08-14 00:47:12 UTC
De'Veldrin wrote:
Lothras Andastar wrote:
Because you ****** something up, because it doesn't happen to the majority of people.

Step 1) If you're using Windows 7, Disable UAC. If you're using Windows 8 or 8.1, stop being stupid and install Windows 7.
Step 2) Move your Eve installation OUT of Program Files and/or Program Files (x86). Seriously. Move it to C:\Games\Eve or something.
Step 3)
Step 4) Profit!


Actually I am using Windows 8.1 with the default install location. Works fine, so it's not even that causing the problem.

My theory on this is that there are some segments of the Eve Community that, for whatever reason, treat their computers somewhat like my 15 year old daughter. They have 47 programs running in their system tray, 90 that start up automatically when the log in, and then wonder why everything seems to be running slowly when they've consumed 75% of their available system memory just by pushing the power button.



My 90 tray apps start just fine with an SSD TYVM.

Despite my posting prowess I really am terrible at this game
James Amril-Kesh
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#17 - 2014-08-14 00:51:48 UTC
Lothras Andastar wrote:
Step 1) If you're using Windows 7, Disable UAC. If you're using Windows 8 or 8.1, stop being stupid and install Windows 7.

Windows 8.1 is fine.

Enjoying the rain today? ;)
Serene Repose
#18 - 2014-08-14 03:46:23 UTC
Only dummies run repair.exe. Never run a "repair" program. That's just dumb.

We must accommodate the idiocracy.
Bundii Khurelem
Artisans of Eternity.
#19 - 2014-08-15 12:43:54 UTC
Yep the permission change that I applied to the folder has worked and the update from tonight ran with no trouble when I opened the launcher. I changed the permissions on the installation folder to give "Everyone" modify rights. this has fixed it for me
Ashlar Maidstone
MoonFyre BattleGroup Holdings
#20 - 2014-08-15 14:25:22 UTC
Windows 8.1, I never had to use repair.exe except for one time in the past year. Sounds like a local issue.BlinkBlinkBlinkBlinkBlink
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