If anyone is running Windows XP and Everquest, they may experience issues with the EQ Launcher since the most recent patch. I had an issue on the FLBot account, since it runs on a Windows XP machine, so just in case others have the same issue, here's the steps I took to resolve it:
1)
https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/kb/1791132) Go to the above link, scroll down the page to where it says:
Install DirectX End-User Runtime if your application or game requires an earlier version of DirectXTo resolve this issue, go to the following Microsoft website to install DirectX End-User Runtime:DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer3) Follow the above link. Run the installer.
Later,
-F