I have the same problem but with a quick fix (not a solution) I right click on the net-7 icon and choose open file location, go to the bottom of the list and double click on remove, then close that window and start in regular way. It will then ask you to update and once you have done this it will let you in just fine. this has been working for me for quite a while and seems to be the thing to do till the issue has been fixed... hope this helps some of you, I know how frustrating it is to be so close and not get in.. after all this is the best game ever and we all owe the folks that did so much to bring it back.. ingame Daheat, Heater , Heatspw