Opened ports

Disabled firewall completely

Updated java

installed newest vc++

installed the vc++ and directx included in the "install_eso.exe" thing

did selective start

did diagnostic start

smoked a cigarette

checked my hosts file

uninstalled flash

reinstalled flash

tried pointing "install_eso.exe" to a different drive

tried every compatibility mode except vista

and of course had it running as administrator the whole time

It was stuck at this screen for a while, decided to give it an hour to see if anythign happened and no luck.Ive crawled around the forums and google trying everythingAs you can see this has been very frustrating and bad for my health. someone please help!Support ticket : 150731-005491