Launcher.exe is not working

[SJPro]

Every time I try to run the Technic launcher it pops up with a window that says "Checking launcher version" then closes and doesn't open again. I don't have Avg or Norton and I have tried the .jar.

I have Windows 7 64 bit, and I updated my java to 64 bit.

Please help!!!

[hadog]

I have the same problem...the exe laucher doesn't work but the jar does. I am running XP 32bit no anti virius

[hadog]

this is a Java issue. The most common cause is using 32 bit Java. If your Operating system is 64 bit,

make sure you update to the latest 64 bit version of Java. Links on www.technicpack.net.

If your Operating System is 32 bit, you will most likely have to just use the .jar version until another

solution is available. Go to .techniclauncher and there should be a .jar in there. If not then download

it from www.technicpack.net. Read further up the list for how to determine the bit version of your OS or JAVA.

[SJPro]

My system is 64 bit and so is java I just downloaded it saturday. Also this is a really nooby question but what version of minecraft is the technic pack for right now?

[linkthegamer]

My system is 64 bit and so is java I just downloaded it saturday. Also this is a really nooby question but what version of minecraft is the technic pack for right now?

Stables are for 1.1, Technic Dev builds and vanilla are 1.2.3. The launcher downloads a new version and does nothing with the one in .minecraft.

[SJPro]

So it downloads the 1.1 version?

[linkthegamer]

So it downloads the 1.1 version?

Actually no, it downloads the 1.2.3 version and backdates it to 1.1.

[SJPro]

ok but does it even matter what version minecraft is?

[leendertje_123]

Same problem here, specs are Win 7 Ultimate 64bit and running Java 7 64 bit. All last updated today but the normal launcher.exe doesn't work.

I got it working via the .Jar file in the %appdata% but this is not normal of course.

[SJPro]

Ya I can't even get the .jar to work.

[linkthegamer]

It doesn't matter what version MC is for the launcher to launch, it does for when you run a game since if say minecraft is 1.3 and the patcher is to patch 1.2.3 to 1.1 then it will not work. But the launcher should still launch and would just say download failed when you tried and run a mod.

[SJPro]

Ok thanks.

[SJPro]

I am going to try and downgrade minecraft. We'll see if i have any luck.

[SJPro]

Well I downgraded minecraft and downloaded the technicpack again but it is still just saying "Checking launcher version" uggggg.

[linkthegamer]

I am going to try and downgrade minecraft. We'll see if i have any luck.

Well I downgraded minecraft and downloaded the technicpack again but it is still just saying "Checking launcher version" uggggg.

Of course that didn't work, it downloads the current version from minecraft.net when you run any of the modpacks for their first time. Can't help with the error though.

[SJPro]

Darn.

[Cheap Shot]

We'll look into it. From what I can tell, not everyone is having the same problem. Some of you are just having simple Java issues. Make sure you are using Java 7, NOT 6. You can get 7 from the oracle website, or using the links on the main page.

Java for some reason will think that 6 is the current version and try to downgrade you. Don't believe it's lies. You NEED Java 7, and it has to be the correct bit version for your system. If you're using 32 bit, you need to use the .jar instead of the exe.

Hopefully that info helps while we look into possible issues (to see if they're actually issues).

[SJPro]

Ok thanks. I will download java from the website then I will post if it worked or not.

***Edit*** Grrrrr I went to oracle and found the demo for java 7 and downloaded it, but unfortunately it still dosent work :(

[NKPheonix]

I'm having the same problem. Only I had it running before closing and re-opening the program to have it not re-open again. I'm running Windows 7 Ult 64-bit. And I also have the Java 7 that has been recommended.

[mobbingsocke]

Refering to this Thread:

http://forums.technicpack.net/index.php/topic,4873.0.html

WORKS!

[SJPro]

Neither of us have a 32 bit system...

[linkthegamer]

Neither of us have a 32 bit system...

The link from above seems to just be a link to the launcher and would work on 32-bit or 64-bit.

[SJPro]

Ya but it still doesn't work for me.

[fadik555]

i got it to work

search for the file jarfix.exe att run it on ur pc

the launcher.exe might wont work but the jar launcher in %appdata% will work.

[MaLLahoFF]

I Followed Cheap shots instructions, uninstalled my 64 bit java 6, found 64 bit java 7 update 3, downloaded it, deleted and reinstalled the "TechnicLauncherher" and deleted the files in %appdata%... same thing

I looked in the file afterwords, and found a ziped "technic launcher" file. I unziped it, same problem. I uninstalled my AVG, and disabled my firewall (realizing now that that wont do anything) and im still having the same problem, ( after fixing what I did in the %appdata%

This sucks and i <3 technic pack. please look into this (New bug?)

I'm happy to help in anyways I can.

[SgtWilko47]

I have the same problem. I have downloaded Java 7 off of the Technic pack website.

BTW you can easily just make a shortcut!