ok it works, thanks!
one more problem although i know it's not this forum's area of expertise, i'd be really grateful for your assistance. when i try and join my friend's server i gets the following:
i understand this means that the client version is different to the host version, but i thought that the launcher made it the same version.
Okay, the "hello" message was her. I posted the error messages in the OP via the puu.sh links.
She's watching this thread and awaits your advice/questions.
Posting on behalf of a friend (not that sampler guy).
Launcher/pack Version: Launcher EXE (1.0.1.3)
Operating System: Windows 7 64 bit
Version of Java: 7 64 bit
Description of Problem: When she uses the launcher, the Technic logo comes up and then nada. See below screenshot. I tried to get her to load it with Java directly from the .technic folder and she had an error message.
Antivirus program: Mcafee
Error Messages: None.
Link to pastebin of log: None.
Screenshot of logo on screen not going further: http://puu.sh/CV64
Screenshot of error when trying to right click > open with > java: http://puu.sh/CVjY
Possible problems: Slow internet (she uses her next door neighbour's wireless) or perhaps it's because she bought the cheapest netbook they sold at Walmart.