Technic Launcher and Installation Problems

[disturbedecho]

I recently downloaded the Technic.exe and when I try to open it I get an error that basically says : Illegal Characters and then lists a bunch of computer jargon. I don't know if I need to install it, or use the other files, but I could use some help.

[Modversity_Gameing]

I recently downloaded the Technic.exe and when I try to open it I get an error that basically says : Illegal Characters and then lists a bunch of computer jargon. I don't know if I need to install it, or use the other files, but I could use some help.

Two things. Good thing Technic.EXE isn't what we discuss here on technicforums! You must mean Technic Launcher Updater?

Second. Can you copy and paste the text displayed? I speak Computer Jargon. It comes from the mythical land called JAVALORIUM.

[disturbedecho]

See the end of this message for details on invoking

just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************

System.ArgumentException: Illegal characters in path.

at System.IO.Path.CheckInvalidPathChars(String path)

at System.IO.Path.Combine(String path1, String path2)

at TechnicLauncher.Program.LocateJavaFromPath()

at TechnicLauncher.Program.RunLauncher(String launcherPath)

at TechnicLauncher.Form1.DownloadStringCompleted(Object sender, DownloadStringCompletedEventArgs e)

************** Loaded Assemblies **************

mscorlib

Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4216 (VistaSP2GDR.050727-4200)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework64/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll

----------------------------------------

TechnicLauncher

Assembly Version: 1.0.1.0

Win32 Version: 1.0.1.0

CodeBase: file:///C:/Users/Station/AppData/Roaming/.minecraft/TechnicLauncher.exe

----------------------------------------

System.Windows.Forms

Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4214 (VistaSP2GDR.050727-4200)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll

----------------------------------------

System

Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4220 (VistaSP2GDR.050727-4200)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll

----------------------------------------

System.Drawing

Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4016 (NetFxQFE.050727-4000)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll

----------------------------------------

System.Configuration

Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4016 (NetFxQFE.050727-4000)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll

----------------------------------------

System.Xml

Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4016 (NetFxQFE.050727-4000)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll

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************** JIT Debugging **************

To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this

application or computer (machine.config) must have the

jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.

The application must also be compiled with debugging

enabled.

For example:

<configuration>

<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />

</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception

will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer

rather than be handled by this dialog box.

[Modversity_Gameing]

... This is the worst Computer Jargon I've ever seen, I don't under stand it. I dont even know if its from JAVALORIUM.

I really don't know the problem.

[freakachu]

what OS are you on, OP?

I probably know what the issue is, but it depends on your OS.

[Grindle2000]

I had issues with the .exe launcher just download the .jar launcher and give that a go ...thats what i did and it worked fine

[Modversity_Gameing]

I had issues with the .exe launcher just download the .jar launcher and give that a go ...thats what i did and it worked fine

Aha! If your on mac download the .jar.

If your on Windows 7/xp/vista then download the .exe.

[disturbedecho]

Ok. So basically, I'm on a Windows Vista. I run Java 32-bit. I have Norton Anti-Virus. I have made Technic Launcher an exception. I have updates my java, .net, and re-downloaded TechnicLauncher.exe about 4 times. When I run Technic, I will get an error saying "Unhandled exception has occurred in your application." Then it asks it I want to continue. If I continue The launcher will have a loading bar and say "Checking Launcher Version.." and stay like that for all of eternity.

[RoCroft]

Edit: I have it worked out for me at least. I deleted my launcher and installed Java bit 32 again and now its working proparly so you could try it too.

[Cheap Shot]

You have to to use the .jar if you're running 32 bit, and you have to have 32 bit java. Also I cringe at your Norton. We can never be sure it's not the problem. Sometimes when you redownload the program, it thinks it's a new thing and your exception gets forgotten.

[ChrysWhyte]

Symantec considers it a "feature"

[disturbedecho]

Thank you, just one question? Can I have a quick run-down about how to install the .jar file.

P.S.: I cringe at Norton, too. It causes more problems then it solves.

[freakachu]

from the error, it sounds like you have special characters in the path to the launcher. your username on your PC wouldn't happen to contain any special accent mark type characters, would it?

[disturbedecho]

from the error, it sounds like you have special characters in the path to the launcher. your username on your PC wouldn't happen to contain any special accent mark type characters, would it?

No, it's just "Owner"

[freakachu]

well, there goes that theory. =/

try this real fast though, place the techniclauncher.exe on your desktop and run it (not a shortcut, the real deal). any improvements?

[disturbedecho]

well, there goes that theory. =/

try this real fast though, place the techniclauncher.exe on your desktop and run it (not a shortcut, the real deal). any improvements?

No. I will try the .jar launcher.

[Cheap Shot]

Thank you, just one question? Can I have a quick run-down about how to install the .jar file.

P.S.: I cringe at Norton, too. It causes more problems then it solves.

You download and double click it.

[disturbedecho]

You download and double click it.

When I double-click it. It shows the .jar's contents.

[Grindle2000]

When I double-click it. It shows the .jar's contents.

That happens when you have your .jar files registered as a zip file try right clicking and use run as administrator