everquest 2

About this tag
The everquest 2 tag on WindowsForum.com covers troubleshooting issues with the game on Windows 7 and newer systems. Common problems include memory read errors, application crashes with faulting module EverQuest2.exe, excessively long patch downloads, and high CPU usage spikes on login. Users report these issues after upgrading from Vista or building new systems with AMD Phenom II CPUs and G.Skill RAM. Solutions attempted include running in compatibility mode for XP SP2, running as administrator, adjusting BIOS memory timings, and running memtest86. The tag reflects community efforts to resolve stability and performance problems specific to EverQuest 2 on modern Windows platforms.
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    Windows 7 can't read memory sector now

    Hi all :(ok so i did the upgrade to windows 7 from vista on my compaq. During the process it said i had to flash my bios this freaked me out as i've heard horror stories but it also said it was backing up the old bios so i did it. now when i try to run everquest in compatability mode to xp and...
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    Windows 7 Everquest 2 Help :X

    The problem that I am currently having with Windows 7 is Everquest 2, I installed it fine logging in is fine and snappy, but when it tries to update itself, the remaining time on the download(s) goes to 300+ hours, when I was running XP, it took maybe at MAX 10 hours to downloads all the patches...
    • Raypep
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    • administration cable internet compatibility everquest 2 gaming internet access patch slow download update issues windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Games
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    Windows 7 Troubleshooting EverQuest 2 Application Error on New System: Faulting Application Details

    I keep randomly getting a faulting error when playing Everquest 2. This is a brand new system that I just put together. Stats of my computer are in my info. I've ran memtest86 on both sticks of ram and they are fine. Im not overclocking the cpu. I was running previously the same game...
    • xkaosx
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    • application bios computer cpu error event log everquest 2 exception fault fault offset gaming hardware logs memtest86 performance ram random issues settings system windows
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Troubleshooting EverQuest 2 Crashes on New AMD Phenom II Setup

    So I upgraded to this system AMD Phenom II 940 (3.0) 2x2GB G SKill at 5 5 5 15 (1066) Gigabyte MA790X-UD4P MB 1TB HD Randomly in game it will just crash and its always the same fault Log Name: Application Source: Application Error Date: 6/2/2009 7:02:12 PM...
    • xkaosx
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    • amd application crash error event id everquest 2 exception fault gaming gigabyte phenom support system windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Games
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    Windows 7 EverQuest - big startup spike

    I've noticed a weird problem with EverQuest in RC1. On login, one CPU core shoots to 100% and stays there for a solid minute. I have a Sidebar gadget that monitors memory and cores. So for about a minute, it's pinned at 100% and the character can't be moved. If I try, the window fades and I...
    • Traxan
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    • cpu usage error everquest 2 gaming memory not responding performance rc1 sidebar startup
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Games