deleted current eqhost.txt file, opened notepad as admin. and saved a new one
seemed to work--thanks for your help!
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created shortcut as described in step 4 (
http://www.eqemulator.net/wiki/wikka.php?wakka=GetTit)
when i click on the shortcut though, i get a "wait" cursor--followed by a few blank screen flashes--then nothing
...thoughts now? haha...