Windows .exe Stuck on loading from modpacks.xml

[Dugehong]

Hi,
I've been trying to sort my FTB out for quite a while now, browsing Google for what feels like days with no solutions, so as a last resort, I feel forced to ask for help here.

Operating System, bit type: Windows 7, 64bit
Java version/update , bit type: Java 7, .45
Launcher version: 1.3.4
Completed the troubleshooting guide (y/n): Y
Console log, pastebin.com link: http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=07pGZruG
Description of the problem:
I start up the launcher and it just sits on "Loading modpack information for modpacks.xml..." and "Please wait while mods are being loaded..." for HOURS.

(Optional information if issue involves download problems)
Anti-malware software and/or firewall: AVG
Location you're downloading from (per Launcher's Advanced Options): Tried automatic and Nottingham (as it's closer to me geographically).
I already have tried to disable AVG, I've tried to redownload the launcher, I've switched folders, I've toyed around with the java path and classpath, I uninstalled all other java versions, .jar won't even start, which is why I'm using .exe.

I sincerely hope this can be helped, if not, thank you for trying, everything counts at this point.

Thank you,

Dugehong

 

[UniZero]

Try deleting the ftblauncher folder from roaming.

 

[Dugehong]

Try deleting the ftblauncher folder from roaming.

Already tried that, didn't make a difference.

 

[Wagon153]

If you cant get FTB to work, you can use MultiMC5 to load your modpack of choice until a solution is figured out.

 

[Dugehong]

If you cant get FTB to work, you can use MultiMC5 to load your modpack of choice until a solution is figured out.

Oh? Where could I find more on this MultiMC5 thing?

Edit: Nvm, I Googled it instead and I'll look into it now, thanks for the heads up!

 

[Wagon153]

You are very welcome!

 

[Dugehong]

You are very welcome!

Actually, how would I go about downloading separate FTB modpacks, like Unleashed? I've done some Google searches, but have been unable to find individual links.

 

[Wagon153]

I know you can load packs straight from the FTB Launcher folder using Multimc

 

[Dugehong]

I know you can load packs straight from the FTB Launcher folder using Multimc

Looking at my FTB folder(s) (in both Roaming and the folder I extracted the launcher to), there's only logs.

 

[Wagon153]

Strange. :/

 

[AlanEsh]

Try updating java to 1.7u51. Last night I could not get the launcher to connect and download the Monster 109 update, then finally launcher seemed to just lose its brain entirely. On the advice of another poster, I updated Java and my problems went away.

 

[Dugehong]

Try updating java to 1.7u51. Last night I could not get the launcher to connect and download the Monster 109 update, then finally launcher seemed to just lose its brain entirely. On the advice of another poster, I updated Java and my problems went away.

I'll give it a try, thank you!

 

[Dugehong]

Well, on the bright side, ftblauncher.jar is working now.
This doesn't change anything as it, just like .exe, gets stuck on "loading mods from modpacks.xml".
I tried on an untouched laptop, to download the FTB launcher, and it has the exact same issue.
Is there a possibility something could be up serverside?

 

[Wagon153]

Very possible. CreeperRepo has been a bit unstable past day or so.

 

[Ashzification]

Very possible. CreeperRepo has been a bit unstable past day or so.

According to who?

When new stuff is available, everyone tries to download. When everyone tried to download, the servers are slow, not unstable.