Desktop Launcher? *Merged*
 

Does anyone know if there is a new POTCO desktop launcher that works?
Or is POTCO still making us play on browser?

Loading issues?
 

Well, this is really annoying me. I can launch the program from the web browser. It seems to go all fine and dandy. I go onto a public ship to do some plundering with my new character and (this is just today after the update), it locks up. I can move and everyone can talk.. but everything around the ship is frozen. So, I teleport to Tortuga. It won't even teleport!

So, by now I'm frustrated. I close it out and go back in. I level up my pistol before I realized I wasn't on Abassa like I thought. So, I teleport. Frozen again!


Is anyone else having the same problem I am with this new update?

I do, I do!

Ok, you can get the pirates launcher online, or you can seed it from another computer, OR you can have a friend send it to you provided you do know someone in real life who also plays on launcher. I'm not sure we are supposed to post links to other sites on here but look for it on file planet or google it.

PB

If you are Basic Access, you cannot play in launcher. However, if you are Unlimited Access and want a launcher, here it is:
http://blog.piratesonline.go.com/blo..._the_caribbean

I think you can just download it from a link in the Release Notes... I did it, but it isn't loading. :( Probably because the game is entirely down, though. Hope it works! ;)

EDIT: doesn't seem to be loading at all. I click it and it just says "Retrieving Version Info", then nothing else happens. -_-

I cant even play the game right now... o_o

After all those problems, I couldn't play it anymore either. Totally wouldn't do anything..


But it's working now! Hopefully with no issues..

I tried the new launcher.... doesn't even open up! O_e

I have had trouble loading the game in the first place since Queen Anne's Revenge was added. With this update, it now loads the game, but when it gets to 30 some % it stops.

I've tried it, it says you half ill load faster if you had basic. Had it loading for the whole day for 12 hours. Nothing.... Bought unlimited and worked fine. :)

Thanks for the info!
I did it and i might actually get in! im on my players screen and the tutorial is loading and 90%

edit:FULLY LOADED! YAY!


edit2: its very late so i cant check out the scoundrel of the sea things, i spawned in abassa its ideal and i saw a player trying to cuss.... o_O

Why not??? I have played on launcher since March 2008...now since May I havent been able to log in...Browser is NOT going to work for me as my computer crashes every time I try.

Well, my launcher is working!!! ..... almost....
I can log in now, but after the "updating" process, it says "encountered an error" nd kicks me back out to the log in screen :sadmh9:

The old launcher, which I posted above, is no longer available to Basic Access members. You will get stuck on "Connecting to the game...please wait" and it will get you nowhere. The new one in the Release Notes will allow you to play even if you are Basic Access.

Cant find a new one... though mine dowloaded something on its on, Now mine simply crashes while loading instead of staying stuck at the "Connecting to the game...please wait"

O_e... it worked for you? All it says is "Retrieving Version Info" on a quick pop up, then nothing else happens! strange...:psmiley27:

EDIT: or do you have to download the actual game through the browser to start playing w/ the launcher? Cause there isn't really a "download the game" button on the website, just an "uninstall" button. :(

Sent in a support ticket, and was told to redownload the new launcher from release notes.
Did that, and..... oh well... It was worth trying...

It did that to me as well. check the graphic settings. Switch between directx and opengl a few times. This fixed it for me.

I sent in a support ticket and was given a link for download in the reply from costumer support, though I do not see it on the website... has anyone else not seen the launcher for download on the site?

My old launcher is working!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

They removed it. I'm pretty sure this has already been covered though.

Game Launcher not Working
 

I dunno.... Maybe you should uninstall and reinstall..... Works for a lot of people...

Hmm my launcher was giving me an error a day or two ago,my solution? a simple reboot... that normally fixes my computer. so try that... cause that's all I got for now.

You could try to see if the Launcher is already running in the background...

To check (and maybe fix) this, first go to your Task Manager, (Ctrl+Alt+Del). Then, go to the tab that says "Processes." Sort the list by name and look for "Launcher1.exe." If you see it there, then select it and push the button on the lower right hand corner that says "End Process."

That is all I can think of at the moment... Hope this helps! :D

Download the launcher again. The first download could be partially corrupt.

Sounds like something else that is in memory is causing a conflict. What Anti-Virus do you have? What programs launch on boot (in start-up)?

Hmm... I use AVG for Anti-Virus. Programs... not sure... only know of a little pop up that shows the weather. xD But if that was the problem (which I doubt) it would probably affect the test launcher and the Toontown launcher too.

Oh... and back in 2008 when I had tried to play (too much lag) the launcher i think worked fine with AVG...
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I use AVG as well. Are you familiar with looking at your start-up items via msconfig and running services via services.msc? What OS are you running (XP, Vista, or 7)?

Uh... not familiar with that stuff... but I have XP.
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Click start - run - and type in "msconfig" (minus the quotations) - click ok. Click on the start-up tab and expand the window. Stretch command and location so everything can be seen. Take a screen shot. Also take a screen shot of services (check hide all Microsoft services first). Post them so we can get to the bottom of this.

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Originally Posted by akamystic (Post 339983) Click start - run - and type in "msconfig" (minus the quotations) - click ok. Click on the start-up tab and expand the window. Stretch command and location so everything can be seen. Take a screen shot. Also take a screen shot of services (check hide all Microsoft services first). Post them so we can get to the bottom of this.

Two issues... I don't remember how to take a computer screenshot, and it won't let me expand the window. o.O
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Ok.... let's take another approach for the time being. Since AVG isn't very efficient at catching malware/spyware I would suggest making sure the PC is clean first. Do a Google search for Superantispyware free (works great) and download and install from either the cnet or filehippo site. The program will automatically update with the latest definitions. Then run a full scan. Report your results.

P.S. - POTC forum nor I will be held responsible for any issues that may occur during the troubleshooting process. Proceed at your own risk.

It still might be something in the PC causing the issue. Try my suggestion above if you want. It's a start.

Hammy is not the only Pirate with failure to launch issues...

I haven't been able to log into the Game through the Launcher for two weeks.

Submit feedback/call them if you haven't already. This needs to be resolved ASAP.

Oh look, the game just switched to Launcher only...

Nice knowing ye all...

I'd be on the phone now.....it needs to be resolved. There must be common factors with those having issues and it needs to be root caused.

Can't Log on
 

Whenever I click on the launcher, it doesn't come up no matter how long I wait, I also try double clicking it. Any suggestions?

This issue appears to be popping up more frequently over the past few weeks. Has anything in your PC changed since this started? Install any new programs? Windows updates?

that happens to me too!!! D: it's SO frustrating i've literally tried everything & now i just dont know what to do. i dont think basic/unlimited access has anything to do with being able to use the desktop launcher...:skull:

The question is....why did that setting change? ? (rubs chin)

Wait! My problems are not over!

- Uninstalls Game -

- Reinstalls Game -

Never mind...

I'll be doing more research on this over the weekend. Please post any updates or info that might be relevant.

When posting about issues with the launcher, please be as specific as possible.

Is this your first time using the game launcher? When was the last time it worked? What Operating System? 32 or 64 bit OS? Has anything changed in your system? Install any programs since it stopped working? Have any drivers been updated? Windows updates installed? Any specific error messages?

The more information you can provide me with out of the gate, the faster I can try to determine what is causing the issue. Thanks......