I just downloaded the client and went through the install. That seemed smooth, but now when I launch, the patcher is continually dying with a "Critical Error" and for details it says:

Unknown C++ Exception

It happens at random intervals during the process.  It's happened as early at 7% in and as late as 73% in. (Thought I was really going to make it that time! :) )

I've posted on the official forums.. if anyone here has experienced this and knows a fix, please let me know.  Thanks!

I'd suggest a re-install and make sure antivirus is disabled while installing. I'm not familiar with the issue though, since thats a fairly broad error. I think theres a separate Wish exe that does like a file system integrity check, you should try running that one maybe? I'm not SURE thats what it does but ifi t does it could solve your issue assuming some of the files are screwed up. (Then again so can a reinstall, up to you)

Yea, I may re-download the client a second time and do a checksum on the 2 files and then try a re-install...  I had my AV software shut off when I did do the install, so I don't think it was that.. maybe the install I have was just corrupt or something.  I'll give it another shot, Thanks!

No problem.

Have you posted it on the official forums? They can help you.
If you have a problem that's the place to be!
http://forums.mutablerealms.com/vbulletin

Well, I guess I don't have to worry about this problem anymore... :)

its good to know that if I ever need attention all I need to do is die