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6 years ago

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Unable to connect to logon to SWTOR because of (208) connection issue.

I'm unable to login as a subscriber to SWTOR because of an error that I'm getting. My friend has been getting the same error tonight. The error is: "Unable to retrieve patch data. Please check networ...

proxos666
6 years ago
@finelinebob @LinkKoalaBear

I would say this is a net issue there is a 208 thread at this link , in which case may need to wait 24 hours and check again this will come good on its own just when is unknown

will flag this with cs in anycase to get there network team to flag up through the nocs

xSort

6 years ago

I am also in Northern California, and also use Spectrum internet. I was able to play the game just fine last night, but cannot log in this morning, with the same 208 issue.

It seems likely that this is a west coast issue, or a Spectrum specific issue.

finelinebob

6 years ago

Just installed Hotspot Shield VPN. It works. Back online. Thanks @proxos666!

Drixx_Arba
6 years ago
@finelinebob wrote:
Just installed Hotspot Shield VPN. It works. Back online. Thanks @proxos666!
I did the same thing and it seems to have resolved the issue. Trouble is I uninstalled everything and now have to wait for full install and updates, but at least it is working again.
Thanks for the tip @proxos666 and @finelinebob .