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      01-20-2018, 03:23 AM   #67
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Hi Tony, The date for the . dir is 01/01/2010 03:00.

When I do dir c:\programdata /tw /a it's the same date and time.

For the RearmLauncher.cfg file:
Created: 01 Jan 2010, 02:00:00
Modified: 19 Jul 2017 (date I tried to change to in a previous test, but note: this time, and the previous time I reported above, I kept today's date unchanged)
Accessed: 01 Jan 2010, 02:00:00

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      01-20-2018, 03:56 AM   #68
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Hi Tony, The date for the . dir is 01/01/2010 03:00.

When I do dir c:\programdata /tw /a it's the same date and time.

For the RearmLauncher.cfg file:
Created: 01 Jan 2010, 02:00:00
Modified: 19 Jul 2017 (date I tried to change to in a previous test, but note: this time, and the previous time I reported above, I kept today's date unchanged)
Accessed: 01 Jan 2010, 02:00:00

Hope this helps!

The modified date of RearmLauncher.cfg is the problem. Why is that modified? Delete the file and extract it from the package again. It should be dated 01 Jan 2010. Despite the error, I think my script did work and the Launcher probably works.

Cheers, Tony

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      01-20-2018, 04:03 AM   #69
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First off, thanks for the script!!

I'm having an issue with the EST token. I've tried deleting the freetoken.est and recreating it but keep getting the "an error occured while processing the EST file" when trying to read FDL code.

Any help would be appreciated!

I'm running the 2.6.2 with psdzdata 63.
Not sure about this one. Could be a compatibility issue between psdzdata 63, your Launcher version (does it support V63? Does it support your E-sys version?) and your E-sys version (does it support V63?).

You might also want to try keeping your system date reverted while coding. Could be that E-sys has a problem if the system clock is past the expiry date of the EST token file.
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      01-20-2018, 05:15 AM   #70
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progress..

Hi, some progress I think (although I still always get the Windows System folder warning in my previous screenshot).

Using E-Sys Version 3.31.0 (build 50446), tried setting date to 19/07/17, got this when E-Sys Launcher tried launching E-Sys:

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WARNING!!! There are 30 file(s) with suspect status. These files will not be loaded and will cause instability. It's highly suggested that you abort launching E-Sys and reinstall. Continue?
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then the error in the attached screenshot.

So I tried setting the date to 22/09/17. Got further, Windows asked if Java could access local networks. Then this E-Sys Launcher Error:
Unsuppoerted Version - E-Sys Version 3.31.0.

I'll try and find a previous version of E-Sys and go again.
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      01-20-2018, 05:40 AM   #71
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It works! I installed E-Sys 3.28.1, using date 19/09/17, on Win 10 64-bit. Thanks Tony, much appreciated!
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      01-20-2018, 09:47 AM   #72
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It works! I installed E-Sys 3.28.1, using date 19/09/17, on Win 10 64-bit. Thanks Tony, much appreciated!

Yeah, as E-sys Launcher Premium is no longer developed by Tokenmaster, the latest E-sys versions are not supported. Please read Tokenmaster's blog for more info about what works and what not. My script can't change that.

If you need support for higher E-sys versions, please buy E-sys Launcher Pro from Tokenmaster.

The reason you still get the error about locked system folders is due to the Last Modified Date of RearmLauncher.cfg. My script compares this to the dates of c:\ProgramData afterwards to see whether it was succesfull. In your case there is a mismatch, resulting in the error.
I'm curious, what program do you use to extract the package and what's the Modified date of RearmLauncher.cfg right after extraction on your system?

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      01-20-2018, 10:17 AM   #73
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well then.. thanks for older launcher support.
but
still looping on token creation
once again
e-sys 3.27.1
Psdzdata_v3.59.5_lite
launcher premium 2.5.3
win7 x64 us/en
1.50 rearm

thinking about reinstalling windows
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      01-20-2018, 10:57 AM   #74
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I keep getting an error running the 1.5.0 file. “The syntax of the command is incorrect.”

The dates show as 1/10/2010 but the launcher still says there is date manipulation.
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Followed directions to the T!!! Worked perfectly!!! Thanks Tony Twoclicks for the blessing!

One thing that I'll mention for anyone that is having issues. I have to keep my date reverted while running E-Sys. Otherwise it won't work and continue to search for the key. Solution...Just revert your time back anytime you need to use E-Sys...

Hope this helps...

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      01-20-2018, 12:47 PM   #76
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For your package I use the native Windows 10 'Extract' option that pops up for zips in the File Explorer. I used the same for E-Sys Launcher, and had to use WinRAR for the e-sys 3.28.1.

I just re-extracted your rearmer 1.5 into a temp folder and the timestamp is now 18:43, 20/01/18 (i reset the clock to get back on the net, chrome doesn't like it otherwise). Let me know if you need anything else
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I keep getting an error running the 1.5.0 file. “The syntax of the command is incorrect.”

The dates show as 1/10/2010 but the launcher still says there is date manipulation.
I also get this error...

Does anyone know how to fix this?

The script does not work, despite executing it with admin privileges and disabling Windows Defender.

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      01-20-2018, 03:58 PM   #78
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Followed directions to the T!!! Worked perfectly!!! Thanks Tony Twoclicks for the blessing!

One thing that I'll mention for anyone that is having issues. I have to keep my date reverted while running E-Sys. Otherwise it won't work and continue to search for the key. Solution...Just revert your time back anytime you need to use E-Sys...

Hope this helps...
Thanks for the feedback. I think this is E-sys checking the validity-date of the token file which is created by the Launcher and ends on 30-12-2017. So it would make sense to turn the clock back to fool E-sys into thinking it's still valid.

Cheers, Tony
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      01-20-2018, 04:03 PM   #79
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I keep getting an error running the 1.5.0 file. “The syntax of the command is incorrect.”

The dates show as 1/10/2010 but the launcher still says there is date manipulation.
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I also get this error...

Does anyone know how to fix this?

The script does not work, despite executing it with admin privileges and disabling Windows Defender.
A screenshot or pasted text of the entire script's output would be nice to see what's going on. It looks like one of the steps fails. Also, what systems are you on?
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For your package I use the native Windows 10 'Extract' option that pops up for zips in the File Explorer. I used the same for E-Sys Launcher, and had to use WinRAR for the e-sys 3.28.1.

I just re-extracted your rearmer 1.5 into a temp folder and the timestamp is now 18:43, 20/01/18 (i reset the clock to get back on the net, chrome doesn't like it otherwise). Let me know if you need anything else

OK, so it seems like the native Windows extractor doesn't retain the original Modified Dates of the files it extracts. That's typical...
You can use WinRAR to extract and you should be fine. Too bad this forum won't allow to attach the .RAR format to a post, that would solve the problem immediately. Don't worry, I'll use another method of doing the self-check in the next version

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OK, so it seems like the native Windows extractor doesn't retain the original Modified Dates of the files it extracts. That's typical...
You can use WinRAR to extract and you should be fine. To bad this forum won't allow to attach the .RAR format to a post, that would solve the problem immediately. Don't worry, I'll use another method of doing the self-check in the next version
I modified your batch file and I was able to get the script to work.... almost.


Now I can launch e-sys, but I am unable to FDL code and instead I am given a FreeToken.est error.
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Hey Fellas

Thank you Tony for doing this hack. However I noticed Tokenmaster is now advertising Launcher Pro 3.0.

Is there a reason why we can't use that? Or what is the reason for continuing to use Premium? I haven't coded my car in a while, but I found some other mods I'd like to do, so am curious as to best course of action prior to starting again.

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Hey Fellas

Thank you Tony for doing this hack. However I noticed Tokenmaster is now advertising Launcher Pro 3.0.

Is there a reason why we can't use that? Or what is the reason for continuing to use Premium? I haven't coded my car in a while, but I found some other mods I'd like to do, so am curious as to best course of action prior to starting again.

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Tokenmaster stopped development and support for the free Premium version. The Pro version is still actively developed and supports the newer E-sys and pdszdata files. It requires an activation code and you'll have to donate 50 bucks to a charity to get it directly from Tokenmaster.
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Tokenmaster stopped development and support for the free Premium version. The Pro version is still actively developed and supports the newer E-sys and pdszdata files. It requires an activation code and you'll have to donate 50 bucks to a charity to get it directly from Tokenmaster.
Ah. Gotcha. Guess I'll use your batch file!
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Not sure about this one. Could be a compatibility issue between psdzdata 63, your Launcher version (does it support V63? Does it support your E-sys version?) and your E-sys version (does it support V63?).

You might also want to try keeping your system date reverted while coding. Could be that E-sys has a problem if the system clock is past the expiry date of the EST token file.
It is possible that my psdzdata might be too new for the esys version (esys 3.28.1).

I tried looking online to see which esys works with psdzdata 63 as I need one of the caf files for the 6wb dkombi.

Do you know if I can use psdzdata 60 and just pull the 1 CAFD I need from 63?
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      01-20-2018, 06:15 PM   #86
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It is possible that my psdzdata might be too new for the esys version (esys 3.28.1).

Do you know if I can use psdzdata 60 and just pull the 1 CAFD I need from 63?
I'm not sure, but I wouldn't recommend mixing different pdszdata versions. That's a disaster waiting to happen if you ask me....!
Do a search on Google and read Tokenmaster's blog to see what combinations of E-sys, launcher and psdzdata work for other people. I think your Launcher is too old if I had to make a guess.
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I recently install E-sys 3.28.1 (PSdZData 63.3) with Launcher Premium 2.7.1 and your Rearm 1.5.0. Everything works perfect!
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I'm not sure, but I wouldn't recommend mixing different pdszdata versions. That's a disaster waiting to happen if you ask me....!
Do a search on Google and read Tokenmaster's blog to see what combinations of E-sys, launcher and psdzdata work for other people. I think your Launcher is too old if I had to make a guess.
Yeah, that didn't work lol.

I'm waiting on ShawnSheridan to send me a link to the newst esys.

Thanks for your help!
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