Unable to Complete version check ... full panic mode :( Please help!

[Swiftwynd]

Hello,

Basic info:

• Running Windows 7
• Disabled and even uninstalled all firewall/virus protection software (was using AVG)
• I have the Steam version.
• I've tried the registry editing mentioned in another fix thread.

I've had this issue in the past, but I was able to resolve it by modifying a value in the boot file called FFXIV_BOOT.CFG but with the release of shadow bringers the error is back in full force.

I've tried editing the boot file with:

"BootVersionCheckMode 0"

and I've tried

"BootVersionCheckMode 1"


But I still continue to get the error message:

"Unable to complete version check."

[30410][30607][20457][404]


I am at my wit's end by this point. I'm probably going to miss the launch if I can't find a solution soon. Its so frustrating that I'm half tempted to go purchase windows 10 and try an emergency install of a new operating system

Update:

In my desperation, I've deleted everything from Steam related to FF14, installed the stand alone client, deleted the BOOT file discussed above, and its finally actually installing ... here's hoping it works!