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ok...I checked Disable SSL, then restarted the launcher. The presync still gave the same error messages.
With SSL still disabled I checked the D/L from a mirror box and then tried the Pre-Sync, same error messages.
And just because I wasn't sure, I unchecked Disable SSL and then, with the D/L from a mirror box still checked I tried the Pre-Sync again, no joy. :-/
Just to let you know, I have the "Run game as admin" box checked as well.
As far as my computer...Win 8 x64, windows firewall, Malwarebytes 3.4.5 free for my antivirus.