C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Everquest F2PAre you pointing the patcher to the appropriate EQ directory? Have you tried checking "Repatch All" before clicking "Patch and Run"?
archiving is offIn the possibility that you got an error but didn't include it. Turn archiving off in the patcher. On 2 pcs I installed sod to this was an issue after repatching all.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Everquest F2P
archiving is off
im trying again right now, we'll see if the re-patch all works