A Patchme Hint
Just change your EQ shortcut from:
C:\Program Files\Sony\Everquest\everquest.exe
To:
C:\Program Files\Sony\Everquest\eqgame.exe patchme
Also note that your EQ files may be in another location (ex: C:\Program Files\Everquest Trilogy\)... ergo, your particular mileage may vary.
~Gandar