Windows .exe Launcher won't download mod info / won't connect [RESOLVED]

[JasperPD]

After not playing FTB in forever my launcher freezes up on loading, I have attempted the basic trouble shooting guide to no avail. The launcher takes about 1 minute to show up and when it does it is just a white box for another minute or so and then sits forever attempting to download the modpack info.

http://pastebin.com/wRvrssQw


Operating System, bit type: Windows 7 Home Premium (64x)
Internet Service Provider: Verizon FIOS
Java version/update, bit type: Version 7 Update 45 (64x)
Anti-malware software: Avast! Internet Security (2014.9.0.2007)
Location you are (generalized): Maryland, US
Location you're downloading from: automatic
Launcher version: 1.2.7

 

[JamiePhonic]

disable your antivirus and firewall. i have that problem with AVG, but not as severe. it only seems to block some mods and library's from being downloaded. disable it, run the launcher and download the game, and boom. all working.
if this doesn't fix the problem, then report back and we'll look into this further

 

[JasperPD]

Any other option that doesn't include opening up my computer to an attack?

 

[Ashzification]

Avast shouldn't block it.
Add the launcher to the avast exceptions.

 

[JasperPD]

That is the file folder exceptions rule correct? Already tried that to the same results

 

[Ashzification]

Change the location you're downloading from to Chicago or Nottingham

 

[JasperPD]

I don't see an option in the launcher, I assume you mean the config file? Any special syntax or just change it from automatic to Chicago?

 

[Ashzification]

Not the config. Options tab > Advanced options

 

[JasperPD]

I swear that wasn't there a second ago >.< Also working now, thank you for your assistance Ashzification Closing thread


EDIT: if I knew how to close the thread... >.<

 

[Ashzification]

[quote="JasperPD, post: 476515, member: 26124]
EDIT: if I knew how to close the thread... >.<[/quote]Just change the title to have [Solved] in it. users can't close threads