patcher_cf has encountered a problem

ive completely uninstalled the old version and even cleaned all traces of CF from the system registry. downloaded a fresh copy and installed.....the anouncement/start window opens, i click on start and the auto_patcher starts to do its thing and about when the first file is complete the patcher goes and up pops the dreaded "patcher_cf has encountered a problem and needs to close. we're sorry for the inconveniance" dialog box.....the only choice is to click on close and the game shuts down...
ive been trying everything i can think of for a few hours...(short of killing my pc with my K2)
PLEASE OH PLEASE, can somebody give me some help on this, i NEED my CF

KILL 'EM ALL, Deadeye99
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