After the update for POL is done and restarted it will ask you if you're a New User or Existing User.When it first runs it will prompt you to update, do it. If you're a rebel and feeling a bit daring then click me to skip to 'Updating FFXI via manual patch download(ADVANCED USERS ONLY)' Step 2 - Preparing For Updates The method below is the most reliable but it does take a while. Install POL (use appropriate version for your system).If you do not have CD's you can download ffxi from the playonline: In this section we will install and update Final Fantasy XI from Retail Discs. 8.27 xiloader instantly closes after entering username and password.8.25 Dual boxing overwrites my macros and settings.8.17 Can't repair file after deleteing.8.16 I cannot see my character, any npcs or any players.8.15 Check files only has PlayOnline Viewer and Tetra.8.14 Getting Japanese Error When Creating Char.8.12 FFXI-3322 while creating my character.5.1 Updating FFXI via manual file update download (ADVANCED USERS ONLY PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK).5 Step 3 (part 3) - Updating Final Fantasy XI (final part of Step 3).4 Step 3 (part 2) - Updating Final Fantasy XI (continued).3 Step 3 (part 1) - Updating Final Fantasy XI.