I deleted everything again in an attempt to start over
I am now getting a new message that says

One or more version update files are corrupted
please restart ffxiv… ... if restarting does not solve the problem attempt the following procedures:
1.) Delete temporary internet files (Done)
2.) Disable or change your proxy server (Okay so what does this even mean? How do I even do it? Why should I have to do this to install a video game?)
3.) update network adapter driver software (I checked under device manager which told my my drivers are up to date)
4.) update the firmware of your router or other network equipment (Okay, so again, what does this even mean? How do I do it? Why should I have to change this to play a game?)
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I have contacted se and am still waiting a response, if someone could please explain how to do steps 2 and 4.