Error 1010? (And yes I did search for it)

[Teva]

Says something about the Eqtext file for hosting. Any ideas?

Still says no host found.

[Andrew80k]

Maybe your eqhost.txt file? What are the contents?

[trevius]

[LoginServer]
Host=eqemulator.net:5998

That is all that should be in your eqhosts.txt file.

[billiameo]

Yes my file looks like this. (I copy and pasted this directly from my eqhost.txt file. I'm still getting this message when I try to log in.

Error 1010: No host was found!
Check that the file EQHOST.TXT exists in the Everquest directory.

[LoginServer]
Host=eqemulator.net:5998

[mattmeck]

are you sure its named correctly?

Seen this a lot because people had eqost or eqhos

[billiameo]

Yes, the information provided is a direct *paste* from my eqhost.txt file. If the one provided is in error then I could fix. The guide I've been using from this website is very thorough, but I'm not sure how to go about troubleshooting this. Could it be a firewall thing?

[billiameo]

Yes, the information provided is a direct *paste* from my eqhost.txt file. If the one provided is in error then I could fix. The guide I've been using from this website is very thorough, but I'm not sure how to go about troubleshooting this. Could it be a firewall thing?

"are you sure its named correctly?

Seen this a lot because people had eqost or eqhos"

From what I've read in the guide there is no where that I actually type eqhost... There is an eqhost.txt file, but that one is already imbedded in the Eq directory so... Is "eqost or eqhos" just an example, or is there something that the guide is missing?

[Aramid]

What he asked was if you had it named wrong and those were examples of what he has seen.

eqhost.txt should be in your eq folder. That's is where it is read from.

make sure it's not in there as eqhost.txt.txt

Load it up in notepad and do a saveas and change it from txt type to allfiles type before saving it again.

[billiameo]

Ok I just did a search on my computer and found that in that location

c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc

I have 6 files. None of them say eqhost.txt ... and the instructions I downloaded from this website don't say anything about placing an eqhost.txt file there. So should I create one there? And how do I do that? Create a text file that says eqhost.txt?

Hosts, Hosts.msn, Imhosts.sam, networks, protocal, services

These are the six that are currently in there. Thanks again for your help!!

[Aramid]

Ok I just did a search on my computer and found that in that location

c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc

I have 6 files. None of them say eqhost.txt ... and the instructions I downloaded from this website don't say anything about placing an eqhost.txt file there. So should I create one there? And how do I do that? Create a text file that says eqhost.txt?

Hosts, Hosts.msn, Imhosts.sam, networks, protocal, services

These are the six that are currently in there. Thanks again for your help!!

My Bad, I edited the post as you were reading it... Just make sure it doesn't have a double extension on the file.

Also, did you try using the ipaddress instead of the url

Host=64.251.21.39:5998

[billiameo]

So change

[LoginServer]
Host=eqemulator.net:5998

To

[LoginServer]
Host=64.251.21.39:5998

Gonna try that now.

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Update:

Still says the 1010 no host error. I saved the host.txt file to ALL files from the EQ properties menu.. What else should I try? I'm game for ANY advice *-)

[mattmeck]

you keep calling it host.txt someone else called it eqhosts.txt


it is eqhost.txt

if you saved it as eqhost.txt when it was already eqhost.txt it may have saved as eqhost.txt.txt make sure thats not the case

[billiameo]

When I go to Properties from the EQ shortcut Icon I find eqhost.txt

The content of that txt file is what has been posted earlier. I'm fairly sure that the problem is with my eq host directory because I've put in 1 letter for both station name and password to see if the error message would change. Granted I am definitely not a computer specialist so I'm glad to try any and all fixes presented.!!

So should I make a new eqhost.txt file on my computer's notepad?? I'm not sure because it wasn't in the guide that I downloaded.

[billiameo]

Yes, it is eqhost.txt, that was a typo in my earlier message. The "host" that I'm referring to is in the actual txt message Host=

[trevius]

http://www.eqemulator.net/wiki/wikka.php?wakka=PlayGuide

That is the wiki guide you should be using. The eqhost.txt file is really simple. All you do is go to your everquest directory and look for a file called eqhost.txt. Then double click that file and it will open up in notepad. Then put in the following information:

[LoginServer]
Host=eqemulator.net:5998

Make sure that you remove everything else that is in that file. Then click "file" and then "save" in notepad (don't "save as"). This will automatically save the changes without having to worry about it adding another file extension onto it. That is all. You are making it too complicated. You don't have to have any other host files anywhere or edit any of your other host files.

The only thing that concerns me is that you said you right clicked on your eqemu shortcut icon and went to properties and it listed the eqhost.ini file in there??? That definitely shouldn't be there lol. The only things you need in there are:

Target:
"C:\Program Files\Everquest\eqgame.exe" patchme

Start in:
C:\Program Files\Everquest\

There shouldn't be anything about eqhost.ini in your shortcut.

[billiameo]

The above suggestions have all been done. As for the eqhost.ini... I believe my post said eqhost.txt I don't even know what a .ini is *-P

C:Program Files\Everquest\

Not

C:Program Files\Sony\Everquest\

??

I tried to take the sony out of it but I get an error ...

Not Valid make sure that the folder exists and that the path is correct.

[billiameo]

I've attempted to put

"C:\Program Files\Sony\Emulator\Eqgame.exe" patchme

In the target box but everytime I try to apply I get this message

Invalid make sure the path and file name are correct.

??

[billiameo]

It seems in that Target sentence

"C:\Program Files\Sony\Emulator\Eqgame.exe" patchme

The only problem it has is changing "Everquest" to "Emulator".

[billiameo]

Start in: "C:\Program Files\EverQuest\"

Target: "C:\Program Files\Everquest\eqgame.exe" patchme

I've tried these both, but I get errors when I take out the word "Sony". Is there something I'm missing? Or are these extensions incorrect?

[trevius]

Did you change your Everquest directory name to "Emulator"? If you didn't then there is no reason to try setting that name in the target. The target should be whatever directory you are wanting to run the eqgame.exe from. If you have a directory specifically setup for the emulator and you named it "Emulator", then you have to edit the eqhost.txt file THERE.

This process is pretty straight forward and simple. If you installed Everquest Titanium to the defaut directory, it should either be:

C:Program Files\Everquest\

OR

C:Program Files\Sony\Everquest\

That is what you would set in the shortcut for the "start in:" directory. The most important part of the short cut is that you set the target file as:

"C:\Program Files\Everquest\eqgame.exe" patchme

OR

"C:\Program Files\Sony\Everquest\eqgame.exe" patchme

Try this:

Click Start
Click Search
Click For Files or Folders
In the search field, type: eqhost.txt
Click Search Now

(These directions may be slightly different depending on which version of Windows you are running. Just find the file search and search it.)

Let it search and then post here with every directory name that it finds that file in. Then repeat the process for the eqgame.exe file and post those directories here. This will tell us exactly where you have this installed and if you have more than 1 installation of your EQ directory. Once we have that, it will be easier to tell you exactly what to do.

[mattmeck]

just go to your EQ directory, right click on eqgame then select send to desktop (create shortcut)

then right click on the shortcut on your desktop and add a patchme to the end of it.

[billiameo]

Mattmeck I tried your suggestion- and I still get the host error from the log in screen

I have copied the search result as instructed and here is what was found.

eqhost.txt C:Program Files\Sony\Everquest 1kb


So is that correct then?

[mattmeck]

Thats correct, only other question I can think to ask is.

You installed right off the titanium disks right? You didnt download, or use a diferent version?

[billiameo]

eqgame.exe is also located in the same location as eqhost.txt

C:Program Files\Sony\Everquest

[billiameo]

Everquest web-site offers FREE download of titanium. It's Legit... but is it bugged or something?

[billiameo]

I know we don't talk about nefarious downloads here or anything. The site I got my download from is a Sony site and it's 100% legit. If you would like I can provide you with the link. Sony is promoting the trilogy package for some reason. Perhaps the one downloaded from them is bugged.

[trevius]

LOL, post a link to the page where you found a free download of titanium. My guess is that you are downloading a new version of EQ that is NOT compatible with eqemu. You HAVE to have Everquest Titanium with no further expansions or patches. That will definitely cause a problem. Though, I would think you would be getting a different error that wouldn't happen until after you actually got logged in and tried to connect to a server.

The only other eqhost.txt suggestions I can make is:

1. Delete the eqhost.txt file you currently have.

2. Open notepad and paste the following in it:

[LoginServer]
Host=eqemulator.net:5998

3. Click "Edit" and "Select All" and make sure there are no extra spaces anywhere in the text. The cursor should be blinking at the end of the line after 5998.

4. Click "File" then "Save As"

5. Find your Everquest directory. In your case you need to go to "C:Program Files\Sony\Everquest".

6. Delete everything from the "File Name" field. The only thing that should have been in there was "*.txt". Make sure that you delete that and that field is completely empty.

7. In the "File Name" field, type "eqhost.txt".

8. The "Save as type" field should be showing "Text Documents (*.txt)". You need click the arrow on the right side of that field for the drop down. Then select "All Files" from the drop down menu.

9. Click "Save"

If you follow all of those steps exactly, you should no longer have to worry about your issue being related to the eqhost.txt file. If you are still having an issue, it is almost certainly related to the fact that you aren't using a fresh install of Everquest Titanium.

I highly doubt they have a free download for Titanium expansion set from the EQ website. Since that is an old expansion set and they normally only host the files for the current download that includes all current expansions. This is for players who wish to use the 7 day free trial or whatever it is they have these days. After those 7 days, people are expected to pay for the download and the monthly fees. If they hosted a free download of Titanium, it would be like asking their players to play the emulator for free lol.

[billiameo]

http://everquest.station.sony.com/trilogy/download.jsp

That's the link. And yeah I thought it was kind of wierd that the download is free from Sony. If this is a bad download I'll obtain a fresh copy of the trilogy and follow these instructions again. *-) Oh trying your .txt fixes now. Will take a minute or two. Hilarious step by step btw, makes me feel like a computer noob... which isn't too far from the truth.

[trevius]

I know we don't talk about nefarious downloads here or anything. The site I got my download from is a Sony site and it's 100% legit. If you would like I can provide you with the link. Sony is promoting the trilogy package for some reason. Perhaps the one downloaded from them is bugged.

The everquest Trilogy is only Classic, Kunark and Velious if I recall correctly. That is NOT Titanium and will NOT work with the Emulator at all. You need to get the Everquest Titanium expansion set. No other will work.

That is most likely the reason why your connection is failing. The older version you are running most likely doesn't know how to deal with the eqhost.txt file or may even use a totally different file to reference for the host. I think it used to be called something else back then, but it has been like 8 years so I could be wrong lol.

***Just saw your most recent reply. Yes, you need to get Titanium. I am 99% sure that will resolve all of your issues. Get it and reply back if you still have problems.

[billiameo]

P.S. How do I open notepad? I know I can open the notepad from the eqdirectory by searching it for eqhost.txt ... But do you want me to open the notepad on my computer?

[billiameo]

Ok Thank you!! Titanium it is. Very helpful all of you!!

[trevius]

http://everquest.station.sony.com/trilogy/download.jsp

That's the link. And yeah I thought it was kind of wierd that the download is free from Sony. If this is a bad download I'll obtain a fresh copy of the trilogy and follow these instructions again. *-) Oh trying your .txt fixes now. Will take a minute or two. Hilarious step by step btw, makes me feel like a computer noob... which isn't too far from the truth.

And to clarify so there is no way you mistake it, Everquest Trilogy is NOT Everquest Titanium. The trilogy only has 3 expansions included in it and Titanium has more like 10.

[Droski101]

ok i am haveing the same problem as the other dude i searched and searched and search not only these forums but many others no with the host file i copyed and pasted


[LoginServer]
Host=eqemulator.net:5998


as instructed but still didnt work i also did the one from the thread and it still didnt work so i continued to search and i found something from 2002


http://eqemu.sourceforge.net/shawn319/documents/readme.html


and the code that they give for the host file works doesnt give me the same error 1010 but just freezes up which tells me maybe server isnt running anymore??? idk im new to Emu but anyway

[Registration Servers]
{
"eqlogin1.eqemu.net:5999"
}
[Login Servers]
{
"eqlogin1.eqemu.net:5999"
"eqlogin2.eqemu.net:5999"
}

(the code that worked but didnt)

If someone can pls help me out with this would be much appreciated

[Secrets]

ok i am haveing the same problem as the other dude i searched and searched and search not only these forums but many others no with the host file i copyed and pasted


[LoginServer]
Host=eqemulator.net:5998


as instructed but still didnt work i also did the one from the thread and it still didnt work so i continued to search and i found something from 2002


http://eqemu.sourceforge.net/shawn319/documents/readme.html


and the code that they give for the host file works doesnt give me the same error 1010 but just freezes up which tells me maybe server isnt running anymore??? idk im new to Emu but anyway

[Registration Servers]
{
"eqlogin1.eqemu.net:5999"
}
[Login Servers]
{
"eqlogin1.eqemu.net:5999"
"eqlogin2.eqemu.net:5999"
}

(the code that worked but didnt)

If someone can pls help me out with this would be much appreciated

You need the Titanium edition of EverQuest. The eqhost you found from 2002 is for older clients. If you have Titanium, make sure you are editing eqhost.txt and not any other file.

It should already have some other stuff in it that looks similar to this:
[LoginServer]
Host=eqemulator.net:5998

but with sony's servers in front of Host=

You need to change that to eqemulator.net:5998

Then do the patchme method as stated in the guide. Good luck.

[Neonnoodle]

Will Everquest: Secrets of Faydwer work instead of Titanium? This is all i have, its the newest version of EQ w/ all of its 14 expansions

Any help would be appreciated

[Andrew80k]

Will Everquest: Secrets of Faydwer work instead of Titanium? This is all i have, its the newest version of EQ w/ all of its 14 expansions

Any help would be appreciated
Nope. Still only Titanium but there is some work going on to get the EMU to work with SoF, but when that will be ready is anyone's guess. Trevius is doing the lion's share of the work and it would be up to him to try to guess at when SoF might be playable with the EMU. I would expect it to be on the order of months.

[Neonnoodle]

Whew, thanks for replying, cause all of the posts I have read about thi EMU, was back around the beginning of 08 and before, and i thought that SoF came out later, so Titanium is what everyone had, and SoF wasnt out yet so it could have been compatiable with it.

But now I know. Thanks, spent a long time trying to figure out what the problem was with Error 1010, and now i know