michael noel Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Alright, so a while ago, I posted in the forums about help on adding mods to the tekkitmain folder for my personal server where me and 2 other people play. Now the main suggestion was: "Use a custom modpack, that'll make it easier for everyone to have the same version of each mod." So now I've uploaded my modpack, but when I try to use it on the launcher it reaches 100% and gives me the error: error unzipping gives me the modpack directory and asks me to contact the author. Has anyone found a fix for this? Also, please don't post: "I have the same problem." I'd like to keep this post linear and easy to navigate through for people who have the same problem and not a hassle because it's full of "I have the same problem." posts. Edits or: "What people have already suggested": I have the link to the modpack through my public folder on dropbox. I am not using any anti-virus or my firewall. I can play the modpack if I install it manually. I used WinRar to make the modpack (Add to archive "Modpack.rar") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melfice Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 If you have it uploaded on dropbox, did you use the correct download link on the Platform? It should also be in your public folder. Also, do you have the pack structured correctly? It's easy to make a tiny mistake that messes up the whole pack. Finally, try temporarily disabling your firewall and anti-virus. They may occasionally interfere with downloads and installation. Hopefully any of the three fixes your problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael noel Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 I had originally installed it into my public folder on dropbox. I am able to play using the modpack if I install it manually (The reason I want it on the Platform is because my friends want to use them and it makes it way easier to update/edit the modpack for all of us.) so I'm guessing it's structured properly. And I don't use an anti-virus or my fire-wall while playing games since they normally interfere. So sadly, none of these apply to me :\ Thanks for the help though. And I'll be sure to update the OP so people son't suggest these a second time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwwojcik Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Did you use the built in Windows Explorer utility, or a dedicated program? 7zip and the like put together much higher quality zips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael noel Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 I used WinRar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael noel Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 Also, my modpack was added to the archive as "Modpack.rar" does that affect anything? the tutorials I've watched all let it go as .rar files but has it changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwwojcik Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I'm pretty sure it makes a difference. zip is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakachu Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 for some reason I've seen issues with zips produced by winrar. use windows' built in zipping functionality or something like 7zip if you're feeling frisky. also, if you're getting errors about the zip itself (you are), your hosting is working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael noel Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 for some reason I've seen issues with zips produced by winrar. use windows' built in zipping functionality or something like 7zip if you're feeling frisky. also, if you're getting errors about the zip itself (you are), your hosting is working. okay, so I'll use 7zip, but do I need to make the file a .zip or a .rar ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwwojcik Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael noel Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 Alright, I made it a .zip file and now, instead of loading all the way to 100% before saying the error, it gives it to me immediately as I press the launch button. I've used 7zip in case thats useful to note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael noel Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 also, if you're getting errors about the zip itself (you are), your hosting is working. Did you mean "Your hosting isn't working? or it is working? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakachu Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Did you mean "Your hosting isn't working? or it is working? I meant "is". you won't get far enough for it to complain if your hosting isn't working. kinda like the issue you are having now. I'd check the link you're using, as you may have run afoul of dropbox's direct downloading limits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeb28 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I meant "is". you won't get far enough for it to complain if your hosting isn't working. kinda like the issue you are having now. I'd check the link you're using, as you may have run afoul of dropbox's direct downloading limits. A single user would be very unlikely to use up dropbox's max unless he's hosting twenty other well used packs with it. I suspect the link itself. Another problem may be packing the wrong files in the wrong way. To help you it would be far easier if we had the link to the modpack so we may see exactly what you have done. It may be as simple as packing the folder containing your main folders or a misspelled file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killex Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 how do you insall the modpack manualy bc thats all i really need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay? Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 how do you insall the modpack manualy bc thats all i really need there is no manual install. Use the installer. Also, this is not the place for that post. If you have a problem, make your own bug report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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