Launcher starts but doesn't come any further than 77% checking DAT files

[Wolf Louis]

I tried to verify the files, I redownloaded the game and installed it...
But I keep getting the launcher stuck at 77% with 'verifying the files' or something like that.

EDIT: Stuck on 77% with checking DAT files

Some people have this problem too, but I haven't found a solution for this.

Thanks in advance!

[The Kaesar]

How long did you let it wait? I remember when I downloaded mine, it was stuck on like 88% for a good hour and a half if not 2 hours and when it started moving again it went from 88 to 98 and then was done in just a couple of minutes. This happen with my friend as well.

[Wolf Louis]

It downloaded all the files already....
It wants to check the files... I'm stuck at the 'Checking DAT files' part. It hangs on 77%.

Thanks for your message :)

[76561198077869228]

This happens frequently --- quit the launcher and restart it.
It will check each file again, but realize it has updated them then pick-up where it left off.

Whatever you do DO NOT VERIFY the game!

It is a Valve/Steam thing that DOES NOT WORK for LOTRO. All it does is re-download the entire game and forces you to begin patching all over again.

(It can never work, because the copy of the game which Steam downloads is 18+ months out of date!!!)

[Wolf Louis]

Valamar, thanks for your message.
I've not tried to verify the files again after I reinstalled the game yet.

I'm not gonna do that since I know that now :)
If i restart the launcher, the progressbar goes so fast and appears done at the right of it.
After 3 seconds a new progressbar apppears with 'Checking DAT files'. This progressbar fills up to 77% and not further!

So after 20 attemts to restart the launcher I gave up xD

Any more suggestions?

[Cab]

Bump, Halp us ples

[oreyos]

Originally posted by The Rifleperson:

Bump, Halp us ples

Pulling a thread back from the dead after almost 3.5 years is not going to help anyone.
If you have a problem, you're better off starting a new thread describing your issues.

I don't think you're suffering from the issue the OP had, as that was an issue with the game as it was 3.5 years ago.

[Wolf Louis]

Originally posted by oreyos:

Originally posted by The Rifleperson:

Bump, Halp us ples

Pulling a thread back from the dead after almost 3.5 years is not going to help anyone.
If you have a problem, you're better off starting a new thread describing your issues.

I don't think you're suffering from the issue the OP had, as that was an issue with the game as it was 3.5 years ago.

Actually, the problem still presists

[cheshirm]

some things to check here:
https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?107727-Network-and-Game-Connection-Troubleshooting-Updated-1-19-2016

[Issianna]

6 years later, this problem still exists. I've been stuck at 88% patch dat files for months.

[cheshirm]

one common cause - windows security.

check antivirus and firewall logs. might be blocking things.

check the logs in folder

c:\users\yourWIndowsLogin\appdata\local\the lord of the rings online

might tell you exactly what the isssue is

[Running-Target]

- If your LOTRO client is stuck while patching on a .dat or .datx =
1 Navigate to your Lord of the Rings Online installation folder (typically C:\Program Files (x86)\StandingStoneGames\The Lord of the Rings Online).
2 Delete all files in this folder with a dat or datx file type. They will all end in .dat or .datx
3 Restart the LOTRO launcher and the application should repair itself."