Technic Launcher Frequent Problems and Solutions

[rcmaehl]

Since the old official thread got deleted, I've decided to make an unofficial new one. If you see anything missing please let me know.


Problem: All my modpacks show up as offline.
Solutions:
 

• Click Launch, and wait about 10 minutes.
  
  I personally discovered this on my laptop while waiting for help. Just give it time and watch youtube videos or what not.
  
  If that didn't work: Move on to Solution #2
  
   
• Check that you are connected to the internet.
  
  If that didn't work: Move on to Solution #3
  
   
• Try running the launcher as administrator.
  
  If that didn't work: Move to Solution #4
  
   
• Try disabling your anti-virus.
  
  There are a small amount of anti-viruses that seem to dislike Technic. Try disabling yours, then relaunch the launcher.
  
  If you don't have one: You're in big trouble! This might be a sign that password stealing, email spamming, computer slowing malware has infected your PC! Download and Run a full scan using: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/ Then install an anti-virus such as http://www.avast.com/en-us/download-thank-you.php?product=FA-AVAST&locale=en-us
  
  If that didn't work: Move on to Solution #5
  
   
• Check that you don't have a program called 'Relevant Knowledge' installed on your PC by checking in 'Add/Remove Programs' (Windows XP) or 'Programs And Features' (Windows Vista and Newer).
  ​​
  If you have it: Remove it as it is Adware/Malware that keylogs your computer that gives out your usernames, passwords and other information to its owners. After removing it, change all your passwords. Afterwards, restart you computer.
  
  If that didn't work: Feel free to start a new issue on the tracker. Be sure to include: Your OS, Your Java version, and your Anti-virus.
   

 

Problem: A modpack won't download.

Solutions:
 

• Wait a few minutes then try again.
  
  Sometimes the servers are a big bogged down due to an update. Go watch a youtube video, then try again.
  
  If that didn't work: Move on to Solution #2
  
   
• Check that you are connected to the internet.
  
  If that didn't work: Move on to Solution #3
  
   
• Try running the launcher as administrator.
  
  If that didn't work: Move to Solution #4
  
   
• Try disabling your anti-virus.
  
  There are a small amount of anti-viruses that seem to dislike Technic. Try disabling yours, then relaunch the launcher.
  
  If you don't have one: You're in big trouble! This might be a sign that password stealing, email spamming, computer slowing malware has infected your PC! Download and Run a full scan using: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/ Then install an anti-virus such as http://www.avast.com/en-us/download-thank-you.php?product=FA-AVAST&locale=en-us
  
  If that didn't work: Move on to Solution #5
  
   
• Check that you don't have a program called 'Relevant Knowledge' installed on your PC by checking in 'Add/Remove Programs' (Windows XP) or 'Programs And Features' (Windows Vista and Newer).
  ​​
  If you have it: Remove it as it is Adware/Malware that keylogs your computer that gives out your usernames, passwords and other information to its owners. After removing it, change all your passwords. Afterwards, restart you computer.
  
  If that didn't work: Feel free to start a new issue on the tracker. Be sure to include: Your OS, Your Java version, your Anti-virus, AND the modpack you were trying to download.

Edited February 8, 2014 by rcmaehl