Locate the 30191204_1 dat pack file ( FFXI_30191204_1.7z) (or download it from the above link if you haven't yet).Once you have downloaded the dat pack (and 7zip if you didn't already have that downloaded and installed), perform the following: If you run into issues using this method, please use the method described in Performing the Version Lock (alternate method) Performing the Version Lock (preferred method)
This dat pack is compressed with 7-Zip, so if you don't already have this program, you need to download and install it.ΔΆ.This dat pack is over 5GBs in size, so usage of a download resumer may be needed if your internet connection is spotty/not fast.This dat pack is hosted on Google's servers so you need to be logged into a Google account in order to download it.Before version locking your client, please make sure you have downloaded the 30191204_1 dat pack.Doing so will change your client version to whatever version of Final Fantasy XI retail is currently using. Please note: It is important that you DO NOT update your client after performing the below procedure. Using the above client version eliminates any issues you may encounter due to being on a version of the game that differs from the version that HomepointXI uses.
This guide explains how to take whatever version of Final Fantasy XI you have installed and change it to the above client version. HomepointXI is currently version locked to client version 30191204_1.
Performing the Version Lock (alternate method)