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The part you want is the following: I get an error that says "Can't find JAVA directory". The cause and solution to this problem is the same as the problem directly above this one. You're most likely using the incorrect bit version of JAVA, or it isn't up to date. Find out if you need the 64 bit version of JAVA and then go to www.technicpack.net and use the JAVA download links. Read further up the list for how to determine the bit version of your OS or JAVA. It is the second to last paragraph. If you need help finding out if your OS is 32 or 64 bit then go here. EDIT: Removed all the tags in the code block.

You are using an old version of the launcher, try using an updated version of it.

Have you looked for the answer at all? There is a fix for this problem listed in the Common Problems and Solutions thread that is at the top of the forum. Did you try the fix listed there? Also, you didn't even wait an hour before you bumped your post, have some patience.

Is there anything else with that error message? I get the following error when I specify an invalid IP address in my server.properties file, regardless of what port I specify. 2012-08-11 22:00:47 [iNFO] Starting Minecraft server on 192.168.1.1:30000 2012-08-11 22:00:47 [WARNING] **** FAILED TO BIND TO PORT! 2012-08-11 22:00:47 [WARNING] The exception was: java.net.BindException: Cannot assign requested address: JVM_Bind 2012-08-11 22:00:47 [WARNING] Perhaps a server is already running on that port? If anything is after the "server-ip=" line, remove it. Example: if you have something like what is below, server-ip=192.168.1.175 change it to the following: server-ip= If that still doesn't help then post a link to your server log and server.properties file. That may give us the information to fix your problem.

That message means that a program on your computer is using whatever port that your Tekkit server is trying to use. Navigate to the folder where your Tekkit server is and open a file called "server.properties" with Notepad or similar program. Look for this line: "server-port=25565" and change the number to something different and above 1024. As long as there isn't a program using the new port, your server will start normally. You need to specify the new port number when you connect to the Tekkit server though. All you need to do is add :<ipAddress> to the end. Assuming you change the port to 3000 and your IP address is 192.168.1.5, you would use the following to connect: 192.168.1.5:3000.

Are you getting "Must have Forge build #136+"? If so, read this. If not, you need to post more information. Your log would be helpful. This should have been in the Tekkit Bug Board but you might as well update this post since you already made it. Use this link in the future. Also, you don't need to capitalize the first letter of every word and it would help if you used some punctuation other than exclamation points.

If you are on Windows, you can enter the following into an elevated command prompt: netstat -ano | find "25565" This will give you a list of any connections on port 25565. There will be some numbers on the right (sometimes they drop down a line), they are the Process ID numbers of the process that is listening on that port. You can then look for this number in taskmanager to find the process and kill it. Alternatively, you can run netstat -abn | more at an elevated command prompt and look through the list to find the process. You are looking for something similar to: 127.0.0.1:25565 and the process name should be listed on the line below it. If you are running Linux then enter netstat -npa | grep 25565 to find any process that is using port 25565.

You would create the exception in Windows Firewall (instructions here) and/or your antivirus program if it includes a firewall. To find instructions for your antivirus program, search for something like the following: "norton add firewall exception". Just replace norton with the name of your antivirus software.

What your brother needs to type in is your LOCAL IP address, since you are all on behind the same router. Assuming you are running Windows you can find it by clicking "start", "run", type cmd then hit enter. You should now have a window with a black background, type "ipconfig" and hit enter. Look for an entry that starts with "IPv4 address" and ends with a number like 192.168.1.3 or 172.16.0.4. The first is more common I believe. Have your brother type that address into the server IP box in minecraft and they should connect to your server. You might also have a firewall interfering, try disabling your firewall/antivirus program or creating an exception. Post another message if that doesn't work or the directions are unclear. For future reference, your external IP address and port forwarding are only required when someone from outside your home needs to connect to a device inside your home.

The exact error message would be much more helpful that "I got an error". Have you read through the COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS thread?

thatdoughnut22, have you read through the COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS thread? There are some possible fixes listed there, disabling your antivirus program, for example.

First off, you are using an old version of the launcher so it is probably a good idea to get the current version (1.0.1.3 as of 7/1/2012). It is available on the front page. Secondly, are you running the same version of Tekkit as your friend's server?

There is a way to fix this for your Tekkit server specifically, put the following into a batch file in the same directory as your Tekkit.jar @echo off If exist "C:\program files (x86)\java\jre7\bin\java.exe" echo "C:\program files\java\jre7\bin\java.exe" -Xms3G -Xmx3G -jar "%CD%\Tekkit.jar" nogui > launch2.bat If exist "C:\program files\java\jre7\bin\java.exe" echo "C:\program files\java\jre7\bin\java.exe" -Xms3G -Xmx3G -jar "%CD%\Tekkit.jar" nogui > launch2.bat echo pause >> launch2.bat Use a program like Notepad, Notepad++ or similar and when saving make sure to save it as "All Files" rather than "Text Documents" (You will see these in the "Save As" dialog of Notepad). Then run that batch file, it will look in two locations (since I am not sure which is used on your system) and make a batch file that points to java.exe and starts your server. The batch file it makes is called launch2.bat, use that instead of the default launch.bat to start your server. Let me know if that works for you or not. You can also edit your system path to fix this problem, instructions on that located here. Follow them at your own risk though.

You should be able to run the 'technic-launcher.jar' either by double-clicking it or right-click -> open. Have you tried disabling your antivirus program or setting up an exception? In the "Common Problems" thread, that is listed as a possible solution if the launcher crashes whilst downloading.

Did you select a modpack from the drop-down menu in the top-left corner? I just tested and if I have a fresh install with no modpack selected, the login button is grayed out. So, I'm pretty sure that is your problem.

Did you try the fixes listed in the COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS thread? It has some that deal specifically with your problem.

Did you try clicking "Submit a Bug Report" at the top of the forum? I believe that is how it is done now.

Silly me, I just realized that you are trying to play the DEVELOPMENT version, wildy485. Stop being a moron and play with the recommended version. Are you doing the same stupid thing that wildy485 is doing? If so, stop that! I have no idea what to do with that, sorry. Perhaps making your own thread and following the bug reporting format will help you. Be sure to search the forum first. EDIT: I forgot to mention, Supremeaaron20, double posting is bad. You may get in trouble. EDIT2: Oh no! I made an error! I was comparing mod versions to determine if you were using the development version but I mistakenly selected the wrong version.

You could have done a search on Google.

Apologies, but I am still having trouble understanding you. What do you mean by yes? I asked you three questions and I am unsure which you are saying yes to. I do not understand what you mean by "i fixed it" either, since you follow that by saying they don't open.

You need special permissions to post new threads in the bug forum now? Didn't know that. Read this and this go here and you should be able to post your problem. Do it right and you will even get help from someone.

Are your brothers trying to connect to localhost also? That will not work for anyone not playing minecraft on the same computer that the server is running on. What your brothers need to type in is your IP address. Since you are all on the same LAN (I assume that is what you mean by "same internet connection") and assuming you are running Windows you can find it by clicking "start", "run", type cmd then hit enter. You should now have a window with a black background, type "ipconfig" and hit enter. Look for an entry that starts with "IPv4 address" and ends with a number like 192.168.1.3 or 172.16.0.4. The first is more common I believe. Have your brothers type that address into the server IP box in minecraft and they should connect to your server. Post another message if that doesn't work or the directions are unclear.

That is pretty strange, there is no file named "server.properties" in the folder at all? Can you connect to the server? Below is what is generated by default, if you want it, just edit this to suit your needs. #Minecraft server properties #Sat Jun 30 07:04:50 PDT 2012 allow-nether=true level-name=world enable-query=false allow-flight=false server-port=25565 level-type=DEFAULT enable-rcon=false level-seed= server-ip= max-build-height=256 spawn-npcs=true white-list=false spawn-animals=true online-mode=true pvp=true difficulty=1 gamemode=0 max-players=20 spawn-monsters=true generate-structures=true view-distance=10 motd=A Minecraft Server

This may not apply in your situation but AVG has been known to cause problems with the launcher, perhaps you should try disabling it.

Have you read the Common Problems thread? Do you use any of the following: AVG, Norton, or McAfee? They cause problems when downloading the mods through the launcher. Try disabling them and running the launcher. If that still doesn't work then try uninstalling them, there are better ones anyway. Also, are you saying that you can't run vanilla minecraft through the official launcher now? I am having trouble understanding your sentence.