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💾Software EQ_Restore.exe 2.0.1.0

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TreeHuginDruid

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Although this and other macros/apps I write are not exclusively for use by RedGuides,
I am authorizing its use for the community.
(This and other macros I write may be available at "other" MQ2 sites).

This macro has been tested using the most recent RedGuides MQ2 compile.

This macro/utility and all others I submit for the community will be fully supported by myself
(as long as you have not altered the code for it).
Changing user specific (non global) declares is permissible.



For your testing pleasures.... I present EQ_Restore.exe

Pick and choose what configuration backups to restore from your EQ_Backup archives.

Q: How do I install it?
A: Extract the 2 files from the zip file into your EverQuest directory.
Go into properties of EQ_Restore.exe and set to run as admin.
Run the program.


Logfile Example:
Rich (BB code): 
Tue 11/01/2016,16:38:49.33 -  
Tue 11/01/2016,16:38:49.34 - EQ_Restore.exe started. 
Tue 11/01/2016,16:38:50.84 - Checking for existence of Config_Backups. 
Tue 11/01/2016,16:38:50.86 - Config_Backups directory exists, check passed. 
Tue 11/01/2016,16:38:52.99 - Flushing negative errorlevel codes from memory. 
Tue 11/01/2016,16:38:53.00 - Providing user with choice of archive file to restore. 
Tue 11/01/2016,16:39:02.49 - Starting restore of CONFIG archive Config_Backups_2016-11-01_162407.7z. 
Tue 11/01/2016,16:39:09.30 - Restoring user character config files to EverQuest directory. 
Tue 11/01/2016,16:39:09.72 - Restoring user audio trigger config files to EverQuest directory. 
Tue 11/01/2016,16:39:11.69 - Stopping application and closing logs.
Tue 11/01/2016,16:41:44.52 -  
Tue 11/01/2016,16:41:44.54 - EQ_Restore.exe started. 
Tue 11/01/2016,16:41:45.77 - Checking for existence of Config_Backups. 
Tue 11/01/2016,16:41:45.79 - Config_Backups directory exists, check passed. 
Tue 11/01/2016,16:41:47.66 - Flushing negative errorlevel codes from memory. 
Tue 11/01/2016,16:41:47.68 - Providing user with choice of archive file to restore. 
Tue 11/01/2016,16:41:52.21 - Starting restore of AUDIO TRIGGER archive AudioTrigger_Backups_2016-11-01_4812.7z. 
Tue 11/01/2016,16:41:57.70 - Restoring user audio trigger music files to EverQuest directory. 
Tue 11/01/2016,16:42:02.10 - Stopping application and closing logs. 
Tue 11/01/2016,16:42:02.13 -

Goes hand in hand with . . . . . EQ_Backup.exe


UPDATE: 07-10-2017 v2.0.0.0
Full GUI 32 bit version released.

UPDATE: 07-24-2017 v2.0.1.0
As per RedBot's request:
A question/notification panel has been added to ensure the user knows to run the utility in ADMIN mode from within their EverQuest directory.
Also, compiler license was not activated properly under last compile, issue was corrected on dev workstation used to assemble the utility.
No more nagging popup stating a license error.


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IMO These 2 utilities should be part of the compile. Most people probably don't even know they exist. AND everyone who has had to rebuild their box setup after a catastrophic failure knows the pain.
 
Yeppers...

Made EQ_Backup and EQ_Restore so i could migrate all account/character/environment config files from one pc to another... before i started using dropbox... BUT... primarily to archive them all together in one compressed file so i have all i need to restore my armies after a complete PC rebuild.

But RedBot was like "hey... why don't you make them fully user interface friendly... and screw the command shell."

So...

Here ya have it.
 
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BAH ... there was an error in the code for the Audio Trigger Archive restore... when selecting the archive name.

Pushed the fix now.
 
Woot woot .... squeaky wheel DOES get the grease.

Talked to RedBot about including both utilities in the compile releases.....

Redbot said:
Thanks THD, thank you for developing the software, happy to include em!
Click to expand...
 
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Now lets put both utilities into 1 shiny new GUI as 1 program :) You don't need free time, just Puppies , Doritos, and Mtn Dew. Dont eat the puppy.
 
New compiler used to redo the utility, was throwing off false positive alerts in Windows Defender, although comes out clean via McAfee Live Save and Norton Antivirus.

But to quell any fears or scrutiny, I identified the embedded culprit (CDNOW.EXE which is used to force closed the Command Prompt window) Windows Defender sees it an an intrusive program. So the new compile uses Windows internal code to not even open up the command prompt for the command line code calls.

Keeping it the same version: v2.0.0.0

Utility has been e-posted to original posting on top.
 
TreeHuginDruid said:
New compiler used to redo the utility, was throwing off false positive alerts in Windows Defender, although comes out clean via McAfee Live Save and Norton Antivirus.

But to quell any fears or scrutiny, I identified the embedded culprit (CDNOW.EXE which is used to force closed the Command Prompt window) Windows Defender sees it an an intrusive program. So the new compile uses Windows internal code to not even open up the command prompt for the command line code calls.

Keeping it the same version: v2.0.0.0

Utility has been e-posted to original posting on top.
Click to expand...

Where do we send the beejs ?
 
metsman4u said:
OK maybe I m a greenhorn here.....where is the link ...executable or download
Click to expand...
GreenHorn.jpgSnap1.pngGreenHorn.jpg

Don't worry though..... both EQ_Backup.exe and EQ_Restore.exe are being officially included in the next and ALL FUTURE RedGuides compile releases.

So even if you don't figure out how to click on the attached download link on the first opening thread..... you'll have it available in your compile on Monday.... lol

( Flexes like a young Arnold Schwarzenegger )
 
UPDATE: 07-24-2017 v2.0.1.0

As per RedBot's request:
A question/notification panel has been added to ensure the user knows to run the utility in ADMIN mode from within their EverQuest directory.
Also, compiler license was not activated properly under last compile, issue was corrected on dev workstation used to assemble the utility.
No more nagging popup stating a license error.
 
NOTE:

There was a code issue in the version that was distributed in the latest Vanilla release.... PLEASE downloaded the updated version at the top of this post, until RedBot incorporates the fixed version.
 
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