Can't patch -can't log in

[RedDaTeef]

When I get the log in patch, it tries to download it, then says error cannot patch, and I need to hit cancel button.
This is for the classic client.
Any help with this is greatly thanked.

 

[Derium of ls]

try deleting everything in your patch folder and repatching.

 

[Petra Fyde]

Two other people have had this problem this time around. Threads are here:
http://vboards.stratics.com/showthread.php?p=1734857

http://vboards.stratics.com/showthread.php?t=209683

Look for the file 'patchlog' It has no extension. Open it in notepad and look for the last entry. If it failed on one of the smaller files it's possible someone can supply you with a replacement.

 

[RedDaTeef]

So I found the patchlog file, but it was/is empty, no last entry therefore. Yah, i'd love a replacement anyone got one of those.

 

[RedDaTeef]

So I guess i was looking in the EC client file not the CC and now found this in the patchlog fileIs this what I should delete?

Connecting to patch server 159.153.197.91:8888

Connected to patch server

Diverting to 159.153.197.110:8888

Connecting to patch server 159.153.197.110:8888

Connected to patch server

Reading message

Displaying message

Done displaying message

Exchanging version information with patch server

Received file name "aos2d_win32_3-0-8z.rtp" of length 385422

Received file name "aos2d_win32_3-0-8z.pat" of length 14

Getting required files

Sending request for file "aos2d_win32_3-0-8z.rtp" of size 385422

Receiving "aos2d_win32_3-0-8z.rtp"

Reading file "aos2d_win32_3-0-8z.rtp" of size 385422 as file name "patch\aos2d_win32_3-0-8z.rtp"

Read a total of 385422 bytes

Sending request for file "aos2d_win32_3-0-8z.pat" of size 14

Receiving "aos2d_win32_3-0-8z.pat"

Reading file "aos2d_win32_3-0-8z.pat" of size 14 as file name "patch\aos2d_win32_3-0-8z.pat"

Read a total of 14 bytes

Processing files

Applying patch patch\aos2d_win32_3-0-8z.rtp on path .

 

[Petra Fyde]

If that's in the patch folder, yes delete it. That folder should be empty.
But what you're looking for is a file in the main 2d folder simply called 'patchlog'. On my pc it comes between 'palette.mul' and 'patchw32.dll'. Open that with notepad. It contains a list of what happened for every patch you've done so you'll have to scroll to the bottom. Entries look like this:
Cliloc.enu

Applying MODIFY File Patch for 'Cliloc.enu'



Writing New File




Verifying - Passed!


Deleting Old File

You need to find which file threw up an error.

 

[RedDaTeef]

deleteing everything in my patchlog folder dindn't work for me

 

[RedDaTeef]

oops! what if I deleted the whole file Petra?
Maybe I should reinstall the game?
Also I just find this in the most recent patchlog entry:

error ept0036:

Old File not found. However, a file of the same name was
found. No update done since file contents do not

 

[Petra Fyde]

hehe it might be quicker, but you don't need to do it just for deleting that file. It's a log file, if you try patching again it will make a new one.

 

[RedDaTeef]

Also I just found this in the most recent patchlog entry:

error ept0036:

Old File not found. However, a file of the same name was
found. No update done since file contents do not
__________________

 

[Petra Fyde]

That's the bit you need - now which file is it referring to?

 

[RedDaTeef]

(Here is the whole thing):


Starting patch session...

Transferring patch information

Downloading patch uosa_win32_7-0-7-0.rtp( 18072212 bytes )

Downloading patch uosa_win32_7-0-7-0.pat( 13 bytes )

Applying patch patch\uosa_win32_7-0-7-0.rtp



-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PATCH Version 7.00 - RTPatch(R) Professional - Software Update System
DOS/16-bit Windows/32-bit Windows Edition


(C) Copyright Pocket Soft, Inc., 1991-2002. All Rights Reserved.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------




----- Processing Patch File -----



anim3.idx

Applying MODIFY File Patch for 'anim3.idx'



New Version of File 'anim3.idx' already exists.



End patch

anim3.mul

Applying MODIFY File Patch for 'anim3.mul'



New Version of File 'anim3.mul' already exists.



End patch

AnimationFrame2.uop

Applying MODIFY File Patch for 'AnimationFrame2.uop'



New Version of File 'AnimationFrame2.uop' already exists.



End patch

AnimationFrame3.uop

Applying MODIFY File Patch for 'AnimationFrame3.uop'



New Version of File 'AnimationFrame3.uop' already exists.



End patch

AnimationSequence.uop

Applying MODIFY File Patch for 'AnimationSequence.uop'



New Version of File 'AnimationSequence.uop' already exists.



End patch

animdata.mul

Applying MODIFY File Patch for 'animdata.mul'



New Version of File 'animdata.mul' already exists.



End patch

art.mul

Applying MODIFY File Patch for 'art.mul'



New Version of File 'art.mul' already exists.



End patch

artidx.mul

Applying MODIFY File Patch for 'artidx.mul'



New Version of File 'artidx.mul' already exists.



End patch

Bodyconv.def

Applying MODIFY File Patch for 'Bodyconv.def'



New Version of File 'Bodyconv.def' already exists

End patch

client.exe

Applying MODIFY File Patch for 'client.exe'




error ept0036:

Old File not found. However, a file of the same name was
found. No update done since file contents do not

 

[Petra Fyde]

that's bad news, and the same news as was in one of those other threads I linked to. As far as I can see from that, it's the client.exe file itself that's become corrupted. If it had been one of the others we could have sent you a replacement. I'm no expert, but I'm awful afraid that one being the problem means a re-install.

 

[RedDaTeef]

Big TY to Petrafyde and others for all their help, it was a full reinstall that worked out ultimately.

 

[Shamus Turlough]

I know this is old, but when you start seeing errors about .exe files not being able to be patch, that usually is an antivirus getting in the way. I try to disable my antiviruses active protection while I am patching for just this reason.