Jawbreaker

Tried it. That doesn't work either. I reinstalled the updater yet again, it still cannot connect to the update server when i launch it. So I skip it again. Now when I click PLAY,
i get the following:

City of Heroes encountered an error last time it tried to perform an operation. Repairing may help to solve this issue.
Value was either too large or too small for an Int32.

I get the same message when I try to reapir it.

I haven't seen anyone post this kind of issue with the launcher, but it's dang frustrating.

I uninstalled everything, game client included. Re-installed game client, re-installed launcher. Still having the same issue since I first dl'd the launcher.

Click on launcher, get

"Unable to contact Launcher Update Server


There is either a problem with your internet connection, or the update server is currently down. You may retry or skip the update."

Retrying get the same response.

So I skip it. Launcher window comes up, City of Heroes is green-lit. Select it, click on the play button, get the following:


City of Heroes encountered an error last time it tried to perform an operation

Could find authentication data online or locally
The patching server might be down.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, please try again later!


Cannot get it to work under any of the above mentioned methods, the repair option says City of Hereos currently unable to repair itself. You may be able to repair later by clicking on the game and selecting repair.

Repair has repeatedly given me the same error.

Checked my LAN options, made sure it was set to auto-detect. Checked firewall settings, NC is allowed access. Not sure what to do next.



Also uninstalled all microsoft.net stuff and reinstalled framework for .net 3 and the msmxl 6 parser thing as per the dev's suggestions.

still getting the above mentioned errors.

The only thing I can think of is that i reinstalled the game from my AE retail disk. Anyone think reinstalling from the direct download will make a difference?

Also i'm in AZ, could my IP address be part of the issue?

I uninstalled everything, game client included. Re-installed game client, re-installed launcher.

Click on launcher, get

"Unable to contact Launcher Update Server


There is either a problem with your internet connection, or the update server is currently down. You may retry or skip the update."

Retrying get the same response.

So I skip it. Launcher window comes up, City of Heroes is green-lit. Select it, click on the play button, get the following:


City of Heroes encountered an error last time it tried to perform an operation

Could find authentication data online or locally
The patching server might be down.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, please try again later!


Cannot get it to work under any of the above mentioned methods, the repair option says City of Hereos currently unable to repair itself. You may be able to repair later by clicking on the game and selecting repair.

Repair has repeatedly given me the same error.

Checked my LAN options, made sure it was set to auto-detect. Checked firewall settings, NC is allowed access. Not sure what to do now.

Help!

I get the following message when trying to run CoH through the launcher:

City of Heroes encountered an error last time it tried to perform an operation

Could find authentication data online or locally
The patching server might be down.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, please try again later!


Cannot get it to work under any of the above mentioned methods, the repair option says City of Hereos currently unable to repair itself. You may be able to repair later by clicking on the game and selecting repair.

this is the log:

2011-03-03 18:34:32.7656 : 1 : Info : Rolling the log files...
2011-03-03 18:34:32.7812 : 1 : Info : Starting:
C:\Program Files\NCSoft\Launcher\_Launcher.exeC:\Program Files\NCSoft\Launcher\NCLauncher.exe /LaunchGame=CoHTest
Full assembly name: _Launcher, Version=1.5.23.3, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null
2011-03-03 18:34:32.7812 : 1 : Info : Windows version: 5.1.2600.196608 (WinXP)
2011-03-03 18:34:32.7812 : 1 : Info : Starting _Launcher...
2011-03-03 18:34:32.7812 : 1 : Info : --- Parsing Command Line ---
2011-03-03 18:34:32.7968 : 1 : Info : --- Command Line Parsed---
2011-03-03 18:34:32.7968 : 1 : Info : --- Setting Up Application Data ---
2011-03-03 18:34:32.7968 : 1 : Info : --- Initializing Launcher App ---
2011-03-03 18:34:32.7968 : 1 : Info : --- Creating User Mutex ---
2011-03-03 18:34:32.7968 : 1 : Info : --- Setting up IPC Channel ---
2011-03-03 18:34:32.7968 : 1 : Info : --- Not Still Running, Setting Up IPC ---
2011-03-03 18:34:32.7968 : 1 : Info : --- Attemping Register IPC ---
2011-03-03 18:34:32.7968 : 1 : Info : --- Handle First Instance ---
2011-03-03 18:34:32.7968 : 1 : Info : --- Initializing Configuration Group ---
2011-03-03 18:34:32.8125 : 1 : Info : --- Initalizing Language And Region ---
2011-03-03 18:34:32.8125 : 1 : Info : --- Creating Splash Screen ---
2011-03-03 18:34:33.0937 : 1 : Info : --- First Run Initialization ---
2011-03-03 18:34:33.0937 : 1 : Info : --- Update Self ---
2011-03-03 18:34:33.1562 : 1 : Info : Patcher: BeginOp: Checking for updates. : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:33.1562 : 1 : Info : Patcher: BeginOp: Getting Current Version : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:33.1718 : 1 : Info : BasicDownloader: Downloading 1 files for a total of : bytes.
2011-03-03 18:34:33.1718 : 1 : Info : BasicDownloader: Downloading from "http://launcher.patcher.ncsoft.com/NCLauncher/Main/Manifests/CurrentVersion.xml" to "C:\Documents and Settings\Jawbreaker\Local Settings\Temp\tmp30.tmp".
2011-03-03 18:34:33.3906 : 1 : Info : BasicDownloader: Response Host "launcher.patcher.ncsoft.com" IP 0 = 174.76.227.25
2011-03-03 18:34:33.3906 : 1 : Info : BasicDownloader: Response Host "launcher.patcher.ncsoft.com" IP 1 = 174.76.227.65
2011-03-03 18:34:33.3906 : 1 : Info : BasicDownloader: Download of "http://launcher.patcher.ncsoft.com/NCLauncher/Main/Manifests/CurrentVersion.xml" completed successfully.
2011-03-03 18:34:33.3906 : 1 : Info : FileVerifier: Verifying: 'C:\Documents and Settings\Jawbreaker\Local Settings\Temp\tmp30.tmp' Expected Hash = '' Expected Length = -1
2011-03-03 18:34:33.3906 : 1 : Info : FileVerifier: PASS: File exists, and there is no hash or length to test against.
2011-03-03 18:34:33.3906 : 1 : Info : Patcher: EndOp: Getting Current Version : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:33.4062 : 1 : Info : Patcher: BeginOp: : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:33.4062 : 1 : Info : Patcher: BeginOp: Getting Patch List : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:33.4062 : 1 : Info : BasicDownloader: Downloading 1 files for a total of : bytes.
2011-03-03 18:34:33.4062 : 1 : Info : BasicDownloader: Downloading from "http://launcher.patcher.ncsoft.com/NCLauncher/Main/Manifests/PatchListManifest.xml" to "C:\Documents and Settings\Jawbreaker\Local Settings\Temp\tmp31.tmp".
2011-03-03 18:34:33.7343 : 1 : Info : BasicDownloader: Response Host "launcher.patcher.ncsoft.com" IP 0 = 174.76.227.65
2011-03-03 18:34:33.7343 : 1 : Info : BasicDownloader: Response Host "launcher.patcher.ncsoft.com" IP 1 = 174.76.227.25
2011-03-03 18:34:33.7500 : 1 : Error : BasicDownloader: Error while downloading file: "http://launcher.patcher.ncsoft.com/NCLauncher/Main/Manifests/PatchListManifest.xml"



Summary For :
======================================
--> MachineName: THERIG
--> TimeStamp: 3/4/2011 1:34:33 AM
--> FullName: NC.Logging, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null
--> AppDomainName: StubDomain
--> WindowsIdentity: THERIG\Jawbreaker

Exception Information Details:
======================================
Exception Type: System.IO.IOException
Message: Unable to read data from the transport connection: The handle is invalid.
Data: System.Collections.ListDictionaryInternal
TargetSite: Void DownloadFile(Boolean, NC.Utilities.ThroughputOperationState, UriInfo[], NC.Downloaders.FileManifest[], Int32)
HelpLink: NULL
Source: _Launcher

StackTrace Information Details:
======================================
at System.Net.Sockets.NetworkStream.BeginRead(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Net.PooledStream.BeginRead(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Net.ConnectStream.BeginReadWithoutValidatio n(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Net.ConnectStream.BeginRead(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at NC.Downloaders.BasicDownloader.ReadCallBack(IAsync Result asyncResult)
<--Saving Stack Frame-->
at NC.Downloaders.BasicDownloader.DownloadFile(Boolea n supportResume, ThroughputOperationState overallProgress, UriInfo[] uriInfos, FileManifest[] internalFileList, Int32 fileIndex)

Exception Information Details:
======================================
Exception Type: System.Net.Sockets.SocketException
ErrorCode: 6
Message: The handle is invalid
SocketErrorCode: 6
NativeErrorCode: 6
Data: System.Collections.ListDictionaryInternal
TargetSite: System.IAsyncResult BeginReceive(Byte[], Int32, Int32, System.Net.Sockets.SocketFlags, System.AsyncCallback, System.Object)
HelpLink: NULL
Source: System

StackTrace Information Details:
======================================
at System.Net.Sockets.Socket.BeginReceive(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, SocketFlags socketFlags, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Net.Sockets.NetworkStream.BeginRead(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)

2011-03-03 18:34:33.7500 : 1 : Info : Patcher: EndOp: Getting Patch List : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:33.7500 : 1 : Info : Patcher: EndOp: : () : 20%
2011-03-03 18:34:33.7500 : 1 : Info : Patcher: EndOp: Checking for updates. : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:33.7500 : 1 : Error : There was an error while attempting to update the launcher.



Summary For :
======================================
--> MachineName: THERIG
--> TimeStamp: 3/4/2011 1:34:33 AM
--> FullName: NC.Logging, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null
--> AppDomainName: StubDomain
--> WindowsIdentity: THERIG\Jawbreaker

Exception Information Details:
======================================
Exception Type: NC.Patcher.UserFriendlyException
ErrorId: PatchServerCommunicationError
Message: Error Code: 36 (PatchServerCommunicationError):
Patch server communication error while performing operation:
Getting Patch List
DetailedMessage: Error Code: 36 (PatchServerCommunicationError):
Patch server communication error while performing operation:
Getting Patch List
Unable to read data from the transport connection: The handle is invalid.
The handle is invalid

Data: System.Collections.ListDictionaryInternal
TargetSite: System.Object CheckForExceptionAndReturnResult()
HelpLink: NULL
Source: _Launcher

StackTrace Information Details:
======================================
at NC.Patcher.PatchServerConnectionFlatFile.GetRespon se(Uri requestUri, String operationTitle)
at NC.Patcher.PatchServerConnectionFlatFile.InternalG etPatchListManifest()
at NC.Patcher.PatchServerConnectionFlatFile.InternalG etPatchPath(PatcherProductID productID, Version64 fromVersion, Version64 targetVersion, PatchTypes patchType)
<--Saving Stack Frame-->
at NC.Utilities.AsyncOperation.CheckForExceptionAndRe turnResult()
at NC.Utilities.AsyncOperation.StartSynchronous(Deleg ate method_to_run, Object[] parameters)
at NC.Patcher.PatchServerConnectionFlatFile.GetPatchP ath(PatcherProductID productID, Version64 fromVersion, Version64 targetVersion, PatchTypes patchType)
at NC.Patcher.Patcher.GetPatchPathToLatest(PatchServe rConnection patchServer)
at NC.Patcher.Patcher.InternalCheckForPatches()
<--Saving Stack Frame-->
at NC.Utilities.AsyncOperation.CheckForExceptionAndRe turnResult()
at NC.Utilities.AsyncOperation.StartSynchronous(Deleg ate method_to_run, Object[] parameters)
at NC.Patcher.BasePatcher.CheckForPatches()
at NC.PatcherHelperForms.SelfUpdater.DownloadOrCheckI nterrupted()
at NC.PatcherHelperForms.SelfUpdater.InternalUpdateSe lf(Task task, Patcher patcher, IProgressReportingForm reportingForm)
<--Saving Stack Frame-->
at NC.Utilities.AsyncOperation.CheckForExceptionAndRe turnResult()
at NC.Utilities.AsyncOperation.StartSynchronous(Deleg ate method_to_run, Object[] parameters)
at NC.PatcherHelperForms.SelfUpdater.UpdateSelf(Task task, Patcher patcher, IProgressReportingForm reportingForm)
at NC.Launcher.SingleInstanceLauncherApp.UpdateSelf(S tring launcherPatchServer, String[] commandLineStr, Boolean showErrorDialog)

Exception Information Details:
======================================
Exception Type: NC.Patcher.PatchServerException
Message: Patch server communication error while performing operation:
Getting Patch List
Data: System.Collections.ListDictionaryInternal
TargetSite: NULL
HelpLink: NULL
Source: NULL

Exception Information Details:
======================================
Exception Type: System.IO.IOException
Message: Unable to read data from the transport connection: The handle is invalid.
Data: System.Collections.ListDictionaryInternal
TargetSite: Void DownloadFile(Boolean, NC.Utilities.ThroughputOperationState, UriInfo[], NC.Downloaders.FileManifest[], Int32)
HelpLink: NULL
Source: _Launcher

StackTrace Information Details:
======================================
at System.Net.Sockets.NetworkStream.BeginRead(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Net.PooledStream.BeginRead(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Net.ConnectStream.BeginReadWithoutValidatio n(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Net.ConnectStream.BeginRead(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at NC.Downloaders.BasicDownloader.ReadCallBack(IAsync Result asyncResult)
<--Saving Stack Frame-->
at NC.Downloaders.BasicDownloader.DownloadFile(Boolea n supportResume, ThroughputOperationState overallProgress, UriInfo[] uriInfos, FileManifest[] internalFileList, Int32 fileIndex)
at NC.Downloaders.BasicDownloader.InternalDownload(Do wnloadTask task)
<--Saving Stack Frame-->
at NC.Utilities.AsyncOperation.CheckForExceptionAndRe turnResult()
at NC.Utilities.AsyncOperation.StartSynchronous(Deleg ate method_to_run, Object[] parameters)
at NC.Downloaders.BasicDownloader.Download(DownloadTa sk task)
at NC.Downloaders.DownloadTask.Download()
at NC.Patcher.PatchServerConnectionFlatFile.GetRespon se(Uri requestUri, String operationTitle)

Exception Information Details:
======================================
Exception Type: System.Net.Sockets.SocketException
ErrorCode: 6
Message: The handle is invalid
SocketErrorCode: 6
NativeErrorCode: 6
Data: System.Collections.ListDictionaryInternal
TargetSite: System.IAsyncResult BeginReceive(Byte[], Int32, Int32, System.Net.Sockets.SocketFlags, System.AsyncCallback, System.Object)
HelpLink: NULL
Source: System

StackTrace Information Details:
======================================
at System.Net.Sockets.Socket.BeginReceive(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, SocketFlags socketFlags, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Net.Sockets.NetworkStream.BeginRead(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)

2011-03-03 18:34:38.9218 : 1 : Info : --- Evaluating Registry ---
2011-03-03 18:34:39.3281 : 1 : Info : --- Creating LauncherApplication ---
2011-03-03 18:34:39.3281 : 1 : Info : --- LauncherApplication Run ---
2011-03-03 18:34:40.4687 : 1 : Info : Checking to see if the game (CoHTest) can apply transition CheckForUpdates.
2011-03-03 18:34:40.4687 : 1 : Info : Attempting transition - 0 other operations are currently taking up low bandwidth.
2011-03-03 18:34:40.4843 : 1 : Info : Checking to see if the game (CityOfHeroes) can apply transition CheckForUpdates.
2011-03-03 18:34:40.4843 : 1 : Info : Attempting transition - 1 other operations are currently taking up low bandwidth.
2011-03-03 18:34:41.2968 : 12 : Info : Patcher: BeginOp: Checking for updates. : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:41.2968 : 12 : Info : Patcher: BeginOp: Getting Current Version : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:41.2968 : 12 : Info : BasicDownloader: Downloading 1 files for a total of : bytes.
2011-03-03 18:34:41.2968 : 12 : Info : BasicDownloader: Downloading from "http://cohpts.patcher.ncsoft.com/CityOfHeroes/Main/Manifests/CurrentVersion.xml" to "C:\Documents and Settings\Jawbreaker\Local Settings\Temp\tmp32.tmp".
2011-03-03 18:34:41.7187 : 12 : Info : BasicDownloader: Response Host "cohpts.patcher.ncsoft.com" IP 0 = 98.174.31.184
2011-03-03 18:34:41.7187 : 12 : Info : BasicDownloader: Response Host "cohpts.patcher.ncsoft.com" IP 1 = 98.174.31.187
2011-03-03 18:34:41.7187 : 12 : Info : BasicDownloader: Download of "http://cohpts.patcher.ncsoft.com/CityOfHeroes/Main/Manifests/CurrentVersion.xml" completed successfully.
2011-03-03 18:34:41.7187 : 12 : Info : FileVerifier: Verifying: 'C:\Documents and Settings\Jawbreaker\Local Settings\Temp\tmp32.tmp' Expected Hash = '' Expected Length = -1
2011-03-03 18:34:41.7187 : 12 : Info : FileVerifier: PASS: File exists, and there is no hash or length to test against.
2011-03-03 18:34:41.7187 : 12 : Info : Patcher: EndOp: Getting Current Version : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:41.7187 : 12 : Info : Patcher: BeginOp: : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:41.7187 : 12 : Info : Patcher: BeginOp: Getting Patch List : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:41.7187 : 12 : Info : BasicDownloader: Downloading 1 files for a total of : bytes.
2011-03-03 18:34:41.7187 : 12 : Info : BasicDownloader: Downloading from "http://cohpts.patcher.ncsoft.com/CityOfHeroes/Main/Manifests/PatchListManifest.xml" to "C:\Documents and Settings\Jawbreaker\Local Settings\Temp\tmp33.tmp".
2011-03-03 18:34:41.7968 : 13 : Info : Patcher: BeginOp: Checking for updates. : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:41.7968 : 13 : Info : Patcher: BeginOp: Getting Current Version : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:41.7968 : 13 : Info : BasicDownloader: Downloading 1 files for a total of : bytes.
2011-03-03 18:34:41.7968 : 13 : Info : BasicDownloader: Downloading from "http://cohlive.patcher.ncsoft.com/CityOfHeroes/Main/Manifests/CurrentVersion.xml" to "C:\Documents and Settings\Jawbreaker\Local Settings\Temp\tmp34.tmp".
2011-03-03 18:34:41.8281 : 12 : Info : BasicDownloader: Response Host "cohpts.patcher.ncsoft.com" IP 0 = 98.174.31.184
2011-03-03 18:34:41.8281 : 12 : Info : BasicDownloader: Response Host "cohpts.patcher.ncsoft.com" IP 1 = 98.174.31.187
2011-03-03 18:34:41.8281 : 12 : Error : BasicDownloader: Error while downloading file: "http://cohpts.patcher.ncsoft.com/CityOfHeroes/Main/Manifests/PatchListManifest.xml"



Summary For :
======================================
--> MachineName: THERIG
--> TimeStamp: 3/4/2011 1:34:41 AM
--> FullName: NC.Logging, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null
--> AppDomainName: StubDomain
--> WindowsIdentity: THERIG\Jawbreaker

Exception Information Details:
======================================
Exception Type: System.IO.IOException
Message: Unable to read data from the transport connection: The handle is invalid.
Data: System.Collections.ListDictionaryInternal
TargetSite: Void DownloadFile(Boolean, NC.Utilities.ThroughputOperationState, UriInfo[], NC.Downloaders.FileManifest[], Int32)
HelpLink: NULL
Source: _Launcher

StackTrace Information Details:
======================================
at System.Net.Sockets.NetworkStream.BeginRead(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Net.PooledStream.BeginRead(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Net.ConnectStream.BeginReadWithoutValidatio n(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Net.ConnectStream.BeginRead(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at NC.Downloaders.BasicDownloader.ReadCallBack(IAsync Result asyncResult)
<--Saving Stack Frame-->
at NC.Downloaders.BasicDownloader.DownloadFile(Boolea n supportResume, ThroughputOperationState overallProgress, UriInfo[] uriInfos, FileManifest[] internalFileList, Int32 fileIndex)

Exception Information Details:
======================================
Exception Type: System.Net.Sockets.SocketException
ErrorCode: 6
Message: The handle is invalid
SocketErrorCode: 6
NativeErrorCode: 6
Data: System.Collections.ListDictionaryInternal
TargetSite: System.IAsyncResult BeginReceive(Byte[], Int32, Int32, System.Net.Sockets.SocketFlags, System.AsyncCallback, System.Object)
HelpLink: NULL
Source: System

StackTrace Information Details:
======================================
at System.Net.Sockets.Socket.BeginReceive(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, SocketFlags socketFlags, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Net.Sockets.NetworkStream.BeginRead(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)

2011-03-03 18:34:41.8281 : 12 : Info : Patcher: EndOp: Getting Patch List : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:41.8281 : 12 : Info : Patcher: EndOp: : () : 20%
2011-03-03 18:34:41.8281 : 12 : Info : Patcher: EndOp: Checking for updates. : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:41.8281 : 1 : Error : Creating ErrorState



Summary For :
======================================
--> MachineName: THERIG
--> TimeStamp: 3/4/2011 1:34:41 AM
--> FullName: NC.Logging, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null
--> AppDomainName: StubDomain
--> WindowsIdentity: THERIG\Jawbreaker

Exception Information Details:
======================================
Exception Type: NC.Patcher.UserFriendlyException
ErrorId: PatchServerCommunicationError
Message: Error Code: 36 (PatchServerCommunicationError):
Patch server communication error while performing operation:
Getting Patch List
DetailedMessage: Error Code: 36 (PatchServerCommunicationError):
Patch server communication error while performing operation:
Getting Patch List
Unable to read data from the transport connection: The handle is invalid.
The handle is invalid

Data: System.Collections.ListDictionaryInternal
TargetSite: System.Object CheckForExceptionAndReturnResult()
HelpLink: NULL
Source: _Launcher

StackTrace Information Details:
======================================
at NC.Patcher.PatchServerConnectionFlatFile.GetRespon se(Uri requestUri, String operationTitle)
at NC.Patcher.PatchServerConnectionFlatFile.InternalG etPatchListManifest()
at NC.Patcher.PatchServerConnectionFlatFile.InternalG etPatchPath(PatcherProductID productID, Version64 fromVersion, Version64 targetVersion, PatchTypes patchType)
<--Saving Stack Frame-->
at NC.Utilities.AsyncOperation.CheckForExceptionAndRe turnResult()
at NC.Utilities.AsyncOperation.StartSynchronous(Deleg ate method_to_run, Object[] parameters)
at NC.Patcher.PatchServerConnectionFlatFile.GetPatchP ath(PatcherProductID productID, Version64 fromVersion, Version64 targetVersion, PatchTypes patchType)
at NC.Patcher.Patcher.GetPatchPathToLatest(PatchServe rConnection patchServer)
at NC.Patcher.Patcher.InternalCheckForPatches()
<--Saving Stack Frame-->
at NC.Utilities.AsyncOperation.CheckForExceptionAndRe turnResult()
at NC.Utilities.AsyncOperation.StartSynchronous(Deleg ate method_to_run, Object[] parameters)
at NC.Patcher.BasePatcher.CheckForPatches()
at NC.Patcher.CompositePatcher.InternalCheckForPatche s()
<--Saving Stack Frame-->
at NC.Utilities.AsyncOperation.CheckForExceptionAndRe turnResult()
at NC.Utilities.AsyncOperation.StartSynchronous(Deleg ate method_to_run, Object[] parameters)
at NC.Patcher.BasePatcher.CheckForPatches()
at NC.Patcher.CompositePatcher.InternalCheckForPatche s()

Exception Information Details:
======================================
Exception Type: NC.Patcher.PatchServerException
Message: Patch server communication error while performing operation:
Getting Patch List
Data: System.Collections.ListDictionaryInternal
TargetSite: NULL
HelpLink: NULL
Source: NULL

Exception Information Details:
======================================
Exception Type: System.IO.IOException
Message: Unable to read data from the transport connection: The handle is invalid.
Data: System.Collections.ListDictionaryInternal
TargetSite: Void DownloadFile(Boolean, NC.Utilities.ThroughputOperationState, UriInfo[], NC.Downloaders.FileManifest[], Int32)
HelpLink: NULL
Source: _Launcher

StackTrace Information Details:
======================================
at System.Net.Sockets.NetworkStream.BeginRead(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Net.PooledStream.BeginRead(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Net.ConnectStream.BeginReadWithoutValidatio n(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Net.ConnectStream.BeginRead(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at NC.Downloaders.BasicDownloader.ReadCallBack(IAsync Result asyncResult)
<--Saving Stack Frame-->
at NC.Downloaders.BasicDownloader.DownloadFile(Boolea n supportResume, ThroughputOperationState overallProgress, UriInfo[] uriInfos, FileManifest[] internalFileList, Int32 fileIndex)
at NC.Downloaders.BasicDownloader.InternalDownload(Do wnloadTask task)
<--Saving Stack Frame-->
at NC.Utilities.AsyncOperation.CheckForExceptionAndRe turnResult()
at NC.Utilities.AsyncOperation.StartSynchronous(Deleg ate method_to_run, Object[] parameters)
at NC.Downloaders.BasicDownloader.Download(DownloadTa sk task)
at NC.Downloaders.DownloadTask.Download()
at NC.Patcher.PatchServerConnectionFlatFile.GetRespon se(Uri requestUri, String operationTitle)

Exception Information Details:
======================================
Exception Type: System.Net.Sockets.SocketException
ErrorCode: 6
Message: The handle is invalid
SocketErrorCode: 6
NativeErrorCode: 6
Data: System.Collections.ListDictionaryInternal
TargetSite: System.IAsyncResult BeginReceive(Byte[], Int32, Int32, System.Net.Sockets.SocketFlags, System.AsyncCallback, System.Object)
HelpLink: NULL
Source: System

StackTrace Information Details:
======================================
at System.Net.Sockets.Socket.BeginReceive(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, SocketFlags socketFlags, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Net.Sockets.NetworkStream.BeginRead(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)

2011-03-03 18:34:42.1562 : 13 : Info : BasicDownloader: Response Host "cohlive.patcher.ncsoft.com" IP 0 = 98.174.31.170
2011-03-03 18:34:42.1562 : 13 : Info : BasicDownloader: Response Host "cohlive.patcher.ncsoft.com" IP 1 = 98.174.31.216
2011-03-03 18:34:42.1562 : 13 : Info : BasicDownloader: Download of "http://cohlive.patcher.ncsoft.com/CityOfHeroes/Main/Manifests/CurrentVersion.xml" completed successfully.
2011-03-03 18:34:42.1562 : 13 : Info : FileVerifier: Verifying: 'C:\Documents and Settings\Jawbreaker\Local Settings\Temp\tmp34.tmp' Expected Hash = '' Expected Length = -1
2011-03-03 18:34:42.1562 : 13 : Info : FileVerifier: PASS: File exists, and there is no hash or length to test against.
2011-03-03 18:34:42.1562 : 13 : Info : Patcher: EndOp: Getting Current Version : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:42.1718 : 13 : Info : Patcher: BeginOp: : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:42.1718 : 13 : Info : Patcher: EndOp: : () : 20%
2011-03-03 18:34:42.1718 : 13 : Info : Patcher: EndOp: Checking for updates. : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:45.2187 : 1 : Info : Checking DirectX Version : 9.0c Or Higher (C:\WINDOWS\system32\d3d9.dll - 5.3.2600.5512)
2011-03-03 18:34:45.2187 : 1 : Info : System meets DirectX reqs.
2011-03-03 18:34:48.0468 : 1 : Error : There was an error while launching the game: City of Heroes Test - CoHTest - CityOfHeroes/NC.Launcher.Data.RegionBasedValue /n Could not find authentication data online or locally



Summary For :
======================================
--> MachineName: THERIG
--> TimeStamp: 3/4/2011 1:34:48 AM
--> FullName: NC.Logging, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null
--> AppDomainName: StubDomain
--> WindowsIdentity: THERIG\Jawbreaker

Exception Information Details:
======================================
Exception Type: System.Exception
Message: additional game arguments not found
Data: System.Collections.ListDictionaryInternal
TargetSite: NULL
HelpLink: NULL
Source: NULL

2011-03-03 18:34:48.0625 : 1 : Error : Creating ErrorState



Summary For :
======================================
--> MachineName: THERIG
--> TimeStamp: 3/4/2011 1:34:48 AM
--> FullName: NC.Logging, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null
--> AppDomainName: StubDomain
--> WindowsIdentity: THERIG\Jawbreaker

Exception Information Details:
======================================
Exception Type: System.Exception
Message: Could find authentication data online or locally
The patching server might be down.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, please try again later!
Data: System.Collections.ListDictionaryInternal
TargetSite: NULL
HelpLink: NULL
Source: NULL

2011-03-03 18:34:48.0625 : 1 : Warn : SetCurrentState of City of Heroes Test - CoHTest - CityOfHeroes/NC.Launcher.Data.RegionBasedValue requested from obsolete/invalid object NC.Launcher.GameItems.GameItem+LaunchingState
2011-03-03 18:34:55.9687 : 1 : Info : Patcher: BeginOp: Checking for updates. : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:55.9687 : 1 : Info : Patcher: BeginOp: Getting Current Version : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:55.9687 : 1 : Info : BasicDownloader: Downloading 1 files for a total of : bytes.
2011-03-03 18:34:55.9687 : 1 : Info : BasicDownloader: Downloading from "http://launcher.patcher.ncsoft.com/NCLauncher/Main/Manifests/CurrentVersion.xml" to "C:\Documents and Settings\Jawbreaker\Local Settings\Temp\tmp35.tmp".
2011-03-03 18:34:56.0781 : 1 : Info : BasicDownloader: Response Host "launcher.patcher.ncsoft.com" IP 0 = 174.76.227.65
2011-03-03 18:34:56.0781 : 1 : Info : BasicDownloader: Response Host "launcher.patcher.ncsoft.com" IP 1 = 174.76.227.25
2011-03-03 18:34:56.0781 : 1 : Info : BasicDownloader: Download of "http://launcher.patcher.ncsoft.com/NCLauncher/Main/Manifests/CurrentVersion.xml" completed successfully.
2011-03-03 18:34:56.0781 : 1 : Info : FileVerifier: Verifying: 'C:\Documents and Settings\Jawbreaker\Local Settings\Temp\tmp35.tmp' Expected Hash = '' Expected Length = -1
2011-03-03 18:34:56.0781 : 1 : Info : FileVerifier: PASS: File exists, and there is no hash or length to test against.
2011-03-03 18:34:56.0781 : 1 : Info : Patcher: EndOp: Getting Current Version : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:56.0781 : 1 : Info : Patcher: BeginOp: : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:56.0781 : 1 : Info : Patcher: BeginOp: Getting Patch List : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:56.0781 : 1 : Info : BasicDownloader: Downloading 1 files for a total of : bytes.
2011-03-03 18:34:56.0781 : 1 : Info : BasicDownloader: Downloading from "http://launcher.patcher.ncsoft.com/NCLauncher/Main/Manifests/PatchListManifest.xml" to "C:\Documents and Settings\Jawbreaker\Local Settings\Temp\tmp36.tmp".
2011-03-03 18:34:56.1562 : 1 : Info : BasicDownloader: Response Host "launcher.patcher.ncsoft.com" IP 0 = 174.76.227.25
2011-03-03 18:34:56.1562 : 1 : Info : BasicDownloader: Response Host "launcher.patcher.ncsoft.com" IP 1 = 174.76.227.65
2011-03-03 18:34:56.1718 : 1 : Error : BasicDownloader: Error while downloading file: "http://launcher.patcher.ncsoft.com/NCLauncher/Main/Manifests/PatchListManifest.xml"



Summary For :
======================================
--> MachineName: THERIG
--> TimeStamp: 3/4/2011 1:34:56 AM
--> FullName: NC.Logging, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null
--> AppDomainName: StubDomain
--> WindowsIdentity: THERIG\Jawbreaker

Exception Information Details:
======================================
Exception Type: System.IO.IOException
Message: Unable to read data from the transport connection: The handle is invalid.
Data: System.Collections.ListDictionaryInternal
TargetSite: Void DownloadFile(Boolean, NC.Utilities.ThroughputOperationState, UriInfo[], NC.Downloaders.FileManifest[], Int32)
HelpLink: NULL
Source: _Launcher

StackTrace Information Details:
======================================
at System.Net.Sockets.NetworkStream.BeginRead(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Net.PooledStream.BeginRead(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Net.ConnectStream.BeginReadWithoutValidatio n(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Net.ConnectStream.BeginRead(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at NC.Downloaders.BasicDownloader.ReadCallBack(IAsync Result asyncResult)
<--Saving Stack Frame-->
at NC.Downloaders.BasicDownloader.DownloadFile(Boolea n supportResume, ThroughputOperationState overallProgress, UriInfo[] uriInfos, FileManifest[] internalFileList, Int32 fileIndex)

Exception Information Details:
======================================
Exception Type: System.Net.Sockets.SocketException
ErrorCode: 6
Message: The handle is invalid
SocketErrorCode: 6
NativeErrorCode: 6
Data: System.Collections.ListDictionaryInternal
TargetSite: System.IAsyncResult BeginReceive(Byte[], Int32, Int32, System.Net.Sockets.SocketFlags, System.AsyncCallback, System.Object)
HelpLink: NULL
Source: System

StackTrace Information Details:
======================================
at System.Net.Sockets.Socket.BeginReceive(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, SocketFlags socketFlags, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)
at System.Net.Sockets.NetworkStream.BeginRead(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 size, AsyncCallback callback, Object state)

2011-03-03 18:34:56.1718 : 1 : Info : Patcher: EndOp: Getting Patch List : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:56.1718 : 1 : Info : Patcher: EndOp: : () : 20%
2011-03-03 18:34:56.1718 : 1 : Info : Patcher: EndOp: Checking for updates. : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:56.3593 : 1 : Info : Checking to see if the game (CityOfHeroes) can apply transition Run.
2011-03-03 18:34:56.3593 : 1 : Info : Attempting transition...
2011-03-03 18:34:56.3593 : 12 : Info : Patcher: BeginOp: Checking for updates. : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:56.3593 : 12 : Info : Patcher: BeginOp: Getting Current Version : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:56.3593 : 12 : Info : BasicDownloader: Downloading 1 files for a total of : bytes.
2011-03-03 18:34:56.3593 : 12 : Info : BasicDownloader: Downloading from "http://cohlive.patcher.ncsoft.com/CityOfHeroes/Main/Manifests/CurrentVersion.xml" to "C:\Documents and Settings\Jawbreaker\Local Settings\Temp\tmp37.tmp".
2011-03-03 18:34:56.4375 : 12 : Info : BasicDownloader: Response Host "cohlive.patcher.ncsoft.com" IP 0 = 98.174.31.170
2011-03-03 18:34:56.4375 : 12 : Info : BasicDownloader: Response Host "cohlive.patcher.ncsoft.com" IP 1 = 98.174.31.216
2011-03-03 18:34:56.4375 : 12 : Info : BasicDownloader: Download of "http://cohlive.patcher.ncsoft.com/CityOfHeroes/Main/Manifests/CurrentVersion.xml" completed successfully.
2011-03-03 18:34:56.4375 : 12 : Info : FileVerifier: Verifying: 'C:\Documents and Settings\Jawbreaker\Local Settings\Temp\tmp37.tmp' Expected Hash = '' Expected Length = -1
2011-03-03 18:34:56.4375 : 12 : Info : FileVerifier: PASS: File exists, and there is no hash or length to test against.
2011-03-03 18:34:56.4375 : 12 : Info : Patcher: EndOp: Getting Current Version : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:56.4375 : 12 : Info : Patcher: BeginOp: : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:56.4375 : 12 : Info : Patcher: EndOp: : () : 20%
2011-03-03 18:34:56.4375 : 12 : Info : Patcher: EndOp: Checking for updates. : () : 0%
2011-03-03 18:34:57.2968 : 1 : Info : Checking DirectX Version : 9.0c Or Higher (C:\WINDOWS\system32\d3d9.dll - 5.3.2600.5512)
2011-03-03 18:34:57.3125 : 1 : Info : System meets DirectX reqs.
2011-03-03 18:34:57.4531 : 1 : Error : There was an error while launching the game: City of Heroes - CityOfHeroes - CityOfHeroes/NC.Launcher.Data.RegionBasedValue /n Could not find authentication data online or locally



Summary For :
======================================
--> MachineName: THERIG
--> TimeStamp: 3/4/2011 1:34:57 AM
--> FullName: NC.Logging, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null
--> AppDomainName: StubDomain
--> WindowsIdentity: THERIG\Jawbreaker

Exception Information Details:
======================================
Exception Type: System.Exception
Message: additional game arguments not found
Data: System.Collections.ListDictionaryInternal
TargetSite: NULL
HelpLink: NULL
Source: NULL

2011-03-03 18:34:57.4687 : 1 : Error : Creating ErrorState



Summary For :
======================================
--> MachineName: THERIG
--> TimeStamp: 3/4/2011 1:34:57 AM
--> FullName: NC.Logging, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null
--> AppDomainName: StubDomain
--> WindowsIdentity: THERIG\Jawbreaker

Exception Information Details:
======================================
Exception Type: System.Exception
Message: Could find authentication data online or locally
The patching server might be down.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, please try again later!
Data: System.Collections.ListDictionaryInternal
TargetSite: NULL
HelpLink: NULL
Source: NULL

2011-03-03 18:34:57.6250 : 1 : Warn : SetCurrentState of City of Heroes - CityOfHeroes - CityOfHeroes/NC.Launcher.Data.RegionBasedValue requested from obsolete/invalid object NC.Launcher.GameItems.GameItem+LaunchingState

I currently have:

Gorillawatt
Zooillogical
Ohmnivore
Hippocalypse
Power Mane
Speeding Frenzy
Japanther
Shocktopus

I dunno. I figure, if you want shards, do something that gets you shards.

If you want xp, do something that gets you xp.

If you want merits, do something that gets you merits.

If you can combine the above in anyway, GREAT! If not, make the best of it.

So do i need to put the windows cd in the drive before i use that command?

The only downside I could see to more slots is people scarfing up more names, and leaving the game after awhile for good. I'm all in favor of more slots, but right now I'm much more in favor of a name purge on long dead accounts

OK. That sounds..um...a bit technical for me :P

Other than itunes, I've tried to run Champs Online (not all that dissapointed about it :P) and Desktop Dungeons. Both have given me the same issue.

Thanks Leandro, I tried, and got the same message as when I've tried in the past.

Stumped.

Anyone know of a way to uninstall DirectX? It doesn't show up under my install/remove program window

Thanks, Healix. Tried that, it told me I had the most current build of DirectX, and aborted the install.

I recently re-installed XP on my rig. I have been attempting to reinstall I-tunes and a couple other programs.

When I install them and attempt to run them, I get hte error message saying "This appliation failed to start because d3d9.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem."

Reinstalling does not fix the issue, and I have been unable to find a fix. I went to windows site and supposedly downloaded the file, but still nadda. And other thatn that all I can find are places to DL a tool that then wants to charge me for the file repair.

Have any suggestions?

ME as well. Nvidia card, no new drivers installed in the past month or so.

A sore back and a lesser grade on my Pathophysiology exam tomorrow. :P

I know shield is cheaper out of the box to get working well, what other differences are there/difficulties should I expect with each one?

just unlocked the demon farm. now for mega double xp weekend!

I use internet explorer. My Mother-in-law was allowed to use my computer while hers was being repaired, but has since gotten it back. Unfortunately, she still uses mine becasue it is much faster. I've asked her again and again to stop, she gets it full of spyware and other crap.

So now I'm looking for a way to block the places she goes, in the hopes that she'll get frustrated with my computer "not working" and go back to her own. I know it's easy to do with apps if you use firefox, but i'm not a big fan of Firefox, want to stick to IE. Is there some way to do it?

thanks everyone. Yeah I checked the wiki, couldn't find anything. ah well.

was hoping for something under 30 minutes, a one or two mission arc type thing

I'm trying to challenge myself with short Ouroboros missions while being debuffed, enemies buffed etc. I only know of one mish, the first one in the Luara brunetti arc, but it's 1:15, was hoping for something shorter.