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Error 200 login fix (potentially)

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The_Undefined
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Hello,

In the other thread, poster wenchmore posted a fix to the error 200. I wanted to post it here for those still having issues and in case the post gets buried in the other thread. This worked for me and many others, hopefully it also works for you too.
wenchmore420b14_ESO wrote: »
Well, I just got thru playing for the last 2 1/2 hrs.
Here is how I beat the Error 200:
Open Zos file in Program Files/ Launcher/ rename Program Data file to Program Data Backup.
Close. Open your launcher, let it up date. Close launcher, reopen, and will let you in.
Worked for me, hope it helps others with the Error 200.
Huzzah!
  • Whomper360
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    This worked for me, thanks so much!
  • WickedAngry
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    The_Undefined wrote: »
    Hello,

    In the other thread, poster wenchmore posted a fix to the error 200. I wanted to post it here for those still having issues and in case the post gets buried in the other thread. This worked for me and many others, hopefully it also works for you too.
    wenchmore420b14_ESO wrote: »
    Well, I just got thru playing for the last 2 1/2 hrs.
    Here is how I beat the Error 200:
    Open Zos file in Program Files/ Launcher/ rename Program Data file to Program Data Backup.
    Close. Open your launcher, let it up date. Close launcher, reopen, and will let you in.
    Worked for me, hope it helps others with the Error 200.
    Huzzah!

    sorry but its pure coincidence. deleting/renaming a folder can not nor will not defeat a ddos.
    https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/327242/na-megaserver-weekend-issues#latest
  • phairdon
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    Yet the work around, worked for the person above your comment @WickedAngry
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  • WickedAngry
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    phairdon wrote: »
    Yet the work around, worked for the person above your comment @WickedAngry
    pure coincidence. it in fact, does nothing.
  • Myrrah
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    WickedAngry wrote: »
    The_Undefined wrote: »
    Hello,

    In the other thread, poster wenchmore posted a fix to the error 200. I wanted to post it here for those still having issues and in case the post gets buried in the other thread. This worked for me and many others, hopefully it also works for you too.
    wenchmore420b14_ESO wrote: »
    Well, I just got thru playing for the last 2 1/2 hrs.
    Here is how I beat the Error 200:
    Open Zos file in Program Files/ Launcher/ rename Program Data file to Program Data Backup.
    Close. Open your launcher, let it up date. Close launcher, reopen, and will let you in.
    Worked for me, hope it helps others with the Error 200.
    Huzzah!

    sorry but its pure coincidence. deleting/renaming a folder can not nor will not defeat a ddos.
    https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/327242/na-megaserver-weekend-issues#latest

    if this is the case then why do i not have this issue when loading the 32 bit client but every time i try to have it load the 64 bit-i get the error 200. Every time. So i uncheck the box in front of "load 64 bit" so it loads the 32. No problems
  • Nyghthowler
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    We shouldn't have to do this! Over 24 hours with the same damned error...!
    ZoS, you want to reprimand me for my language go right ahead. I pay a monthly fee to play and I'm sick of your excuses!
    I'm not prejudiced; I hate everyone equally !
  • WickedAngry
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    Myrrah wrote: »
    if this is the case then why do i not have this issue when loading the 32 bit client but every time i try to have it load the 64 bit-i get the error 200. Every time. So i uncheck the box in front of "load 64 bit" so it loads the 32. No problems

    and you're doing this via the launcher? I cant say as i never use the launcher. only time i use the launcher is for updates. any time i start the game its via the eso64.exe

    I dont like having the launcher sitting there running, doing nothing, after the client is started and got tired of having to kill it.

    its a placebo thing. this fix does nothing. you can delete the folder, it will be re-created and if you win the ddos lotto, you'll log in.
  • Iskrasfemme
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    WickedAngry wrote: »
    Myrrah wrote: »
    if this is the case then why do i not have this issue when loading the 32 bit client but every time i try to have it load the 64 bit-i get the error 200. Every time. So i uncheck the box in front of "load 64 bit" so it loads the 32. No problems

    and you're doing this via the launcher? I cant say as i never use the launcher. only time i use the launcher is for updates. any time i start the game its via the eso64.exe

    I dont like having the launcher sitting there running, doing nothing, after the client is started and got tired of having to kill it.

    its a placebo thing. this fix does nothing. you can delete the folder, it will be re-created and if you win the ddos lotto, you'll log in.

    You really belive in DDOs...
  • WickedAngry
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    Iskrasfemme wrote: »
    You really belive in DDOs...
    sure. its what we are being fed. its just as good as an excuse as any i suppose.

    I do know this, deleting/renaming a folder that has nothing in it and having the launcher creating a folder with nothing in it, will do, nothing :-P
    Edited by WickedAngry on March 6, 2017 1:54AM
  • Iskrasfemme
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    The_Undefined wrote: »
    Hello,

    In the other thread, poster wenchmore posted a fix to the error 200. I wanted to post it here for those still having issues and in case the post gets buried in the other thread. This worked for me and many others, hopefully it also works for you too.
    wenchmore420b14_ESO wrote: »
    Well, I just got thru playing for the last 2 1/2 hrs.
    Here is how I beat the Error 200:
    Open Zos file in Program Files/ Launcher/ rename Program Data file to Program Data Backup.
    Close. Open your launcher, let it up date. Close launcher, reopen, and will let you in.
    Worked for me, hope it helps others with the Error 200.
    Huzzah!

    Work here. Seem not to be a coincidence.
  • WickedAngry
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    Iskrasfemme wrote: »
    Work here. Seem not to be a coincidence.

    so, tell me how this is fixing your game? you realize NOTHING is changing, just the name of an EMPTY folder?
    Edited by WickedAngry on March 6, 2017 1:57AM
  • Saera
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    nvm
    Edited by Saera on March 6, 2017 1:59AM
  • driosketch
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    Tried it, does not work for everyone.
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  • Runs
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    WickedAngry wrote: »
    phairdon wrote: »
    Yet the work around, worked for the person above your comment @WickedAngry
    pure coincidence. it in fact, does nothing.

    This.

    The work around seems to work for me after doing it 5-20 times. But so will opening and closing the client till I see the announcements. And so will just continually pasting my password and hitting enter. If it worked for me first time, each time. Then I would be inclined to say the work around actually worked.
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  • MLGProPlayer
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    Get a VPN. Works 100% of the time.

    You'll lag a bit (even the best VPNs are terrible for gaming), but at least you'll be able to log in.
    Edited by MLGProPlayer on March 6, 2017 2:23AM
  • FinneganFroth
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    So just so we are all on the same page, there is nothing we can actually do and it is completely random who is able or not able to play, correct? Just making sure I don't waste my Sunday evening dealing with broken software.
  • Kaspar
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    Launching the game using the launcher instead of the shortcut to the exe seems to help it work for me. Also slowly skipping through the introduction titles before the login screen. If you see no announcements on the log in screen it seems to produce an error 200 on login attempt.
  • Iskrasfemme
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    WickedAngry wrote: »
    Iskrasfemme wrote: »
    Work here. Seem not to be a coincidence.

    so, tell me how this is fixing your game? you realize NOTHING is changing, just the name of an EMPTY folder?

    First, not is DDOs atack. Secound, i cant tell to you my suspect. Sorry, not is personal.
  • WickedAngry
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    Iskrasfemme wrote: »
    First, not is DDOs atack. Secound, i cant tell to you my suspect. Sorry, not is personal.
    I guess you had better inform the personnel at ESO headquarters that they aren't/weren't being ddos'd then.
  • Iskrasfemme
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    WickedAngry wrote: »
    Iskrasfemme wrote: »
    First, not is DDOs atack. Secound, i cant tell to you my suspect. Sorry, not is personal.
    I guess you had better inform the personnel at ESO headquarters that they aren't/weren't being ddos'd then.

    Yes, you can have reasons, but I can still think, have suspicions about something. Not necessarily, agree with you or what this company says about something.
  • Skyhawk462
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    Wow, this actually worked!

    Not sure if it was coincidence, but I tried to log in and still got the error 200, and then two minutes later I did this and it fixed the issue. Put this man on the payroll!
  • mechengr7
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    I've tried everything from the deleting of the data folder, a DNS flush, ip release, repairing the game and none of them work. The only thing that has worked for me was a VPN. Unfortunately, my 500MB trial has run out and now I'm here on the forums trying new things.
  • Gilvoth
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    The_Undefined wrote: »
    Hello,

    In the other thread, poster wenchmore posted a fix to the error 200. I wanted to post it here for those still having issues and in case the post gets buried in the other thread. This worked for me and many others, hopefully it also works for you too.
    wenchmore420b14_ESO wrote: »
    Well, I just got thru playing for the last 2 1/2 hrs.
    Here is how I beat the Error 200:
    Open Zos file in Program Files/ Launcher/ rename Program Data file to Program Data Backup.
    Close. Open your launcher, let it up date. Close launcher, reopen, and will let you in.
    Worked for me, hope it helps others with the Error 200.
    Huzzah!

    i did exactly as you said i should.
    i tried it 5 times in a row, and i still cannot logg in.
    it keeps telling me

    "[there was an error, please wait a few minutes and try to logg in again]"
  • Gilvoth
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    i will try again ...

    brb
  • Gilvoth
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    failed each time.

    i tried repeatedly. and it allways says the same thing

    "[there was an error, please wait a few minutes and try to logg in again]"

    Program Data Backup
    Program Data
    ProgramDataBackup

    are now the three files in the "Launcher" file that were not there before. will this screw up my future updates in eso ?
    will this screw up my entire eso file? and game?


    now, inside each one of those 3 files it has a file named

    applications.json









    Edited by Gilvoth on March 6, 2017 3:41AM
  • Iskrasfemme
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    Probably solution: RIP to me too. And noups, cant belive in DDos atack yet.
    Edited by Iskrasfemme on March 6, 2017 3:41AM
  • Totes-Bode
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    This only works for the 32 bit client. The 64 bit will be unaffected by changes to that folder. Perform the change, then switch to 32 bit and it will work.
    Edited by Totes-Bode on March 6, 2017 3:42AM
  • Iskrasfemme
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    Totes-Bode wrote: »
    This only works for the 32 bit client. The 64 bit will be unaffected by changes to that folder. Perform the change, then switch to 32 bit and it will work.

    Noups.
  • WickedAngry
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    dwemer_paleologist wrote: »
    failed each time.

    i tried repeatedly. and it allways says the same thing

    "[there was an error, please wait a few minutes and try to logg in again]"

    Program Data Backup
    Program Data
    ProgramDataBackup

    are now the three files in the "Launcher" file that were not there before. will this screw up my future updates in eso ?
    will this screw up my entire eso file? and game?


    now, inside each one of those 3 files it has a file named

    applications.json

    you can delete the back-ups, in fact you can delete all three of those folders as the launcher will re-create them. its not needed tho. just delete the ones u re-named backup.

    if you really want to get into the game, just keep trying to log in. I'll log out :-P
  • Fragkat
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    Well this is interesting. Having just returned to the game today I am glad I didn't pre order morrow-wind etc. Will wander off an come back when game is working I guess.
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