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I created a server, but when my friend tried to log, the server crashed to login screen and said he may need to 'rerun the patcher'. How do i fix this?

anyone have any idea?

i made the server just for me and my friend to play on, so its not like its full with other people. its off of my computer, if that matters, but i thought it'd be ok with just 2 people.

also, it did the same thign to him when i wasn't on

Heres my config.xml
 

<?xml version="1.0">
<server>
<world>
<shortname>FBZ</shortname>
<longname>ForbiddenZone[Classic PEQ/Custom]WindowsXP Test Server</longname>

<!-- Sets the shared key used by zone/launcher to connect to world -->
<key>some random number</key>

<!-- Enable and set the port for the HTTP service. -->
<http port="9080" enabled="true" mimefile="mime.types" />
</world>

<!-- Database configuration, replaces db.ini. -->
<database>
<host>localhost</host>
<port>3306</port>
<username>mysql user name</username>
<password>mysql user name password</password>
<db>mysql db name</db>
</database>
</server>

Is your friend getting any error messages? From what you describe, it sounds like your server isn't reachable. Do you have a firewall on your computer? Are you behind a router?

Disable any firewalls, forward ports 7000-7020 to your IP address, and set yourself as DMZ host.

to forward the ports, i got into the IP address using browser (linksys) apps and gamin, and enable 7000-7020. but how do i make myself DMZ?

Setting yourself as DMZ is done in the router. It is located in a different place for every router, so check the user manual.