Stuck on the splash screen

[bip5]

Launcher Version: How do I find this out?

Operating System: Windows XP

Java Version: 6u31/7u5

Antivirus Program: Sophos

Description of Problem:

Heh, Thought I'd run the technic pack after a while, yay, it's loading

5 mins later:

10: mins later: Shit, son

30 mins later: lets go fix this shite

2 hours later: lets write this bug report...

Things I have tried: Downgrading/upgrading java

Rebooting

Using the .jar

Disabling my anti-virus

Screaming at it to work

Waiting...

Error Messages:

Error Log:

[08:24:29] [sEVERE] ------------------------------------------

[08:24:29] [sEVERE] Launcher is starting....

[08:24:29] [sEVERE] Launcher Build: '1.0.1.3'

[08:24:29] [sEVERE] Allocated 989.875 Mb of RAM

[08:24:29] [sEVERE] Java VM: '1.7.0_05-b06'

[08:24:29] [sEVERE] OS Version: '5.1'

[08:24:29] [sEVERE] Is 64-bit: 'false'

[08:24:35] [sEVERE] [info] Downloading 'mirrors.yml' from 'https://raw.github.com/TechnicPack/Technic/master/mirrors.yml'.

[08:24:55] [sEVERE] Exception in thread "main"

[08:24:55] [sEVERE] java.lang.NullPointerException

[08:24:55] [sEVERE] at org.spoutcraft.launcher.modpacks.ModPackListYML.getAllModPackResources(ModPackListYML.java:186)

[08:24:55] [sEVERE] at org.spoutcraft.launcher.gui.LoginForm.loadLauncherData(LoginForm.java:363)

[08:24:55] [sEVERE] at org.spoutcraft.launcher.gui.LoginForm.<init>(LoginForm.java:133)

[08:24:55] [sEVERE] at org.spoutcraft.launcher.Main.main(Main.java:194)

[HoverBacon]

i did it :D

[bip5]

Ok guys, I have found the source of the problem, now I just need a fix

My dad runs a proxy, to block all manner of shite coming through, this means that all my traffic has to go through port 8080.

From what we found if we opened port 80 then the launcher would start, but when it was downloading, it would stop at 99%, then tell me download failed.

EDIT: also leaving the launcher without doing this for 10 mins causes it to run, but won't even start downloading before it gives teh error: Download failed

[The_DarthMoogle]

Ok guys, I have found the source of the problem, now I just need a fix

My dad runs a proxy, to block all manner of shite coming through, this means that all my traffic has to go through port 8080.

From what we found if we opened port 80 then the launcher would start, but when it was downloading, it would stop at 99%, then tell me download failed.

EDIT: also leaving the launcher without doing this for 10 mins causes it to run, but won't even start downloading before it gives teh error: Download failed

Noted, thanks for that.

I'll add it to my troubleshooting toolbox :D

[ImperialPotato]

Get the 32-bit version of java 6 and use that instead of java 7.

Download the techniclauncher.jar instead of the .exe

Run that and it should work

[ImperialPotato]

You can probably use java 7 again after you have downloaded it

[Tekk TV]

I have this problem as well, I can't seem to get it to work no matter what. Java is updated (made sure to get my version, 64x), Got techinc latest for WINDOWS 7, and repeatedly tried deleting and reinstalling. here is my crash log0.

[08:41:05] [sEVERE]------------------------------------------

[08:41:05] [sEVERE]Launcher is starting....

[08:41:05] [sEVERE]Launcher Build: '1.0.1.3'

[08:41:05] [sEVERE]Allocated 910.25 Mb of RAM

[08:41:05] [sEVERE]Java VM: '1.7.0_06-b24'

[08:41:05] [sEVERE]OS Version: '6.1'

[08:41:05] [sEVERE]Is 64-bit: 'true'

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]java.lang.NullPointerException

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.MirrorUtils.getMirrorUrl(MirrorUtils.java:30)

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.MirrorUtils.getMirrorUrl(MirrorUtils.java:76)

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.MD5Utils.updateMD5Cache(MD5Utils.java:71)

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.gui.LoginForm.loadLauncherData(LoginForm.java:360)

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.gui.LoginForm.<init>(LoginForm.java:133)

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.Main.main(Main.java:194)

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]All mirrors failed, reverting to default

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]java.lang.NullPointerException

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.MirrorUtils.getMirrorUrl(MirrorUtils.java:30)

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.MirrorUtils.getMirrorUrl(MirrorUtils.java:76)

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.YmlUtils.downloadYmlFile(YmlUtils.java:45)

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.YmlUtils.downloadRelativeYmlFile(YmlUtils.java:24)

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.modpacks.ModPackListYML.updateModPacksYMLCache(ModPackListYML.java:82)

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.modpacks.ModPackListYML.getConfig(ModPackListYML.java:72)

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.modpacks.ModPackListYML.getModPacks(ModPackListYML.java:108)

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.modpacks.ModPackListYML.<clinit>(ModPackListYML.java:60)

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.gui.LoginForm.loadLauncherData(LoginForm.java:361)

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.gui.LoginForm.<init>(LoginForm.java:133)

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.Main.main(Main.java:194)

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]All mirrors failed, reverting to default

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]Exception in thread "main"

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]java.lang.NullPointerException

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.modpacks.ModPackListYML.getAllModPackResources(ModPackListYML.java:186)

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.gui.LoginForm.loadLauncherData(LoginForm.java:363)

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.gui.LoginForm.<init>(LoginForm.java:133)

[08:41:06] [sEVERE]at org.spoutcraft.launcher.Main.main(Main.java:194)

PLZ HELP!!!!

[GetCrazeh]

I've got the same problem I've downgraded upgraded turned off my antivirus and firewall but still it will not work. I have made threads and no one no moderators has given advice I have posted system specs os and java versions.

[Habalo]

This NOT a unique problem. I am running jre 7u6 and have the same log, I'll post it to prove it.

[11:10:26] [sEVERE] ------------------------------------------

[11:10:26] [sEVERE] Launcher is starting....

[11:10:26] [sEVERE] Launcher Build: '1.0.1.3'

[11:10:26] [sEVERE] Allocated 910.25 Mb of RAM

[11:10:26] [sEVERE] Java VM: '1.7.0_06-b24'

[11:10:26] [sEVERE] OS Version: '6.2'

[11:10:26] [sEVERE] Is 64-bit: 'true'

[11:10:27] [sEVERE] [info] Downloading 'mirrors.yml' from 'https://raw.github.com/TechnicPack/Technic/master/mirrors.yml'.

[11:10:27] [sEVERE] Exception in thread "main"

[11:10:27] [sEVERE] java.lang.NullPointerException

[11:10:27] [sEVERE] at org.spoutcraft.launcher.modpacks.ModPackListYML.getAllModPackResources(ModPackListYML.java:186)

[11:10:27] [sEVERE] at org.spoutcraft.launcher.gui.LoginForm.loadLauncherData(LoginForm.java:363)

[11:10:27] [sEVERE] at org.spoutcraft.launcher.gui.LoginForm.<init>(LoginForm.java:133)

[11:10:27] [sEVERE] at org.spoutcraft.launcher.Main.main(Main.java:194)

Fix it please? I have NO antivirus either, so don't even say that's the problem.

[Phenoxrider]

Ok i have the same problem and ive been grinding my teeth for the past few days trying to solve it and i may know the problem but dont quote me. This has worked for me and may work for anyone else.

The solution is just downgrade your java 7 to java 6.

If this doesnt work for you im sorry i just wanted to post what worked for me and you wont be able to go on any new updated servers

[bip5]

Guys, I've been waiting a looong time