If that's the case, then chances are you'll have to do a complete reinstall by downloading the current client files, installing, then allowing the client to update itself.
Do not use Gameforge Live to download and install the client. For a faster download, go here:
http://forum.us.runesofmagic.com/showthread.php?t=70835 Use the links that Inferiority provided. If you don't have a FileFactory Premium account, use either the Depositfiles or Frogster.de links.
And, as always, it's recommended that prior to downloading, installing, and updating the client,
temporarily disable your anti-malware and/or fireewall (third-party firewall--Windows Firewall is safe to leave running) programs. Re-enable them after the updating is complete.
Hope this helps, painful as a reinstall is.