Laucher won't load

[Amstmill]

Launcher Version: 3.1.2

Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium

Java Version: Version 7

Antivirus Program: AVG

Description of Problem:

Whenever I try to start up TechnicLauncher it won't go past the "Downloading updates" bar and the bar almost disappears immediately and then nothing happens.

Error Messages:

No error message

Error Log:

No error logs

[Jorcer]

Read the stickys next time. Uninstall AVG and the launcher, then reinstall the launcher. You can reinstall AVG after if you really want but I wouldn't recommend it (get avast! or MSE, they are free and usually better than AVG)

[Chocolate658]

AVG?

[Jorcer]

AVG?

His antivirus

[MephistosChan]

yer mi luncher not work.

But I've never had a problem since I installed Avast.

[Amstmill]

Uninstalled the launcher and AVG, downloaded avast! and the launcher again. Same problem. I start it and the patch downloader comes up and then it goes away again, and nothing happens.

[Jorcer]

I don't think you put the right launcher version... Can you check that again and see? (It should be 1. something)

[Ashzification]

Tell avast to allow technic.

[Amstmill]

The file says version 1.0.1.0 but I just downloaded whatever launcher that is on the frontpage download button. I assume this is the latest one. Also, how do I allow programs in avast!? I tried looking around and I didn't find anything that said something regarding allowing certain programs.

[tepidpond]

Poke around the Real-Time shields section, particularly behavior shield. There should be (perhaps hidden behind an Expert settings link) some way to allow particular programs.

[MephistosChan]

If you reinstall, don't forget to back up and TOTALLY wipe your previous folder.

[EzioA]

Or, use Ubuntu! No anti-virus needed and simplified installation of mods! :D

[Ashzification]

If you use the internet, you should have an antivirus.

[EzioA]

If you use the internet, you should have an antivirus.

I doubt anyone would take the time to code a Unix-based virus T_T

[tepidpond]

I doubt anyone would take the time to code a Unix-based virus T_T

The very first virus to ever exist was a Unix virus.

[EzioA]

Are there even any ubuntu anti-viruses? >.>

Wow, look how the thread has derailed. From a launcher bug to Unix viruses. XD

[Ashzification]

Since you're so good at coding yourself, why don't you write one? Or just modify a windows program.

[tepidpond]

Are there even any ubuntu anti-viruses? >.>

Yes. There are several. Because Unix-types are used as webservers so often they must have virus scanning so that they are less likely to infect the hordes of relatively more frail Windows computers. I know of ClamAV, Avira, AVG, Panda, F-PROT, and BitDefender that can all provide virus protection on Ubuntu.