Boards. Select the World of WarCraft folder. One hour ago I tried this: 0% Updating, nothing is happening - > I closed Battle. If your region is currently patching or undergoing maintenance there might be a known issue affecting all players. (Am on a mac. 4MB/s. 2. Delete the Cache folder; Restart computer and launch. There was an update for the battle. Rebooted PC. Finally, restart your PC and start the Blizzard app again. I r… First, pause and resume the update to see if the issue resolves itself. net launcher (or window). I’ve turned on viewing of hidden files and deleted the Battle. Sometimes World of Warcraft's updates requires a little encouragement to get going. net app which I downloaded, but it didn’t help. Reset the permissions on your WoW folder: 1. net app. See full list on makeuseof. I cannot update wow (retail) as i get stuck in initializing. Then went into the retail folder and deleted everything while it was still in this state. net launcher, and started re-installing wotlk. Rambush-rattlegore. this hasnt worked either. I had to pause all updates. In summary, if you find yourself grappling with a World of Warcraft update that remains stuck in the initialization phase, there are various. World of Warcraft Forums Stuck on initialising. To prevent this from happening, we encourage you to regularly update your security software and configure your. -Reboot PC -reinstall Battle. Femfatale-haomarush. Technical Support. There are several reasons why this could happen, including issues with the game files, server maintenance, or problems with your computer’s settings. - and World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, and must run one of our games. Update or temporarily uninstall any security programs, which may mistakenly identify the login module as a security threat. Reinstall the Battle. To play Blizzard games like World of Warcraft or Diablo 4, you need the Battle. Technical Support. I’ve gone into Task Manager and killed all Blizzard. Same problem on 2 computers. Installed bnet and then tried to install WoW but “got the initializing…” loop. If Battle. [Main Thread] - High World MS during afternoon - Nova/Wind ISP/Telecom Italia Sparkle Nov 2023. WoW gets stuck on initializing when trying to update. ran as. What a mess. Restart the Battle. 2 Common Issues Game Install or Update Stuck on Initializing. 1. Stuck between initializing and fetching patch manifest. @NarcoticBooDa24 If you're stuck on "Checking for Updates" - removed it often leaves junk data in this article: Blizzard Agent Troubleshooting (PC) Keywords: Agent,. I can’t get past the “initializing” stage to start the. Tried to. stuck on initializing. Already try login out, login back, restarting computer. Here's how to do that on Windows. net. Click on dropdown down arrow on the top left corner. Hello everyone i installed WOW classic a month ago and everything was running smooth till about a week ago on the battle. I have rebooted. My current speed test shows 300mbit+ and another game downloaded just a bit earlier at 40mb/s. " Disable VPN: The Battle. stuck on initializing. Was recently kicked out of the game a little over thirty minutes ago (right before the second stage of the time rift), and now I apparently need to apply an update for the second time today. Troubleshooting steps when a game installation or update is stuck on "Initializing"WoW Installation stuck at initializing. net folder in its entirety. net Desktop App is stuck at "Initializing," try the following steps: Restart Battle. Thank you! You solved my issue. Sayman-nesingwary March 9, 2021, 10:09pm #1. It’s the entire community, this isn’t a cache issue, it’s a blizz issue. net Desktop App with these steps: • Uninstall the Blizzard Battle. Slide the slider all the way down to never Notify. However, it refuses to update the game and remains stuck on initializing. net app on your computer. This worked for me on release day as well!!! Thanks! I’ve reinstalled the game twice now because the stupid update has been stuck on initializing. I have the same problem, been waiting for over an hour now on initializing. -redownload a fresh battle. Same problem on 2 computers. I’ve deleted the BNet Files and Cache as that worked in the past but now i’m stumped. net desktop app may resolve rare launcher issues. net Tools folder to automatically rebuild. Trepan-archimonde November 16,. well thats weird, launching the wow. Stuck on Initializing. Community Tournaments. The Dragonflight Pre-Expansion Phase 2 update is live! Ward off attacks from the Primalists with new quests and world events, setting the stage for Dragonflight’s launch. 1. This resolved this issue for me. Reinstall the Battle. Close battle. net and all other proprietary World of Warcraft processes are closed in Task Manager. Restart your device and try downloading the update again. com Waiting on another installation, doesn’t work. Advanced Troubleshooting If the above steps fail, try the steps provided in the articles below . Configure your security software's exception list to allow Blizzard applications to run. Aeveraani-argent-dawn. Run a security scan to remove any viruses or malware infections. Terminate the World of Warcraft Task: If the above remedies prove ineffective, terminating the World of Warcraft task within the Task Manager could initiate the update process anew. Keep getting BLZBNTAG0000138F Scan and Repaired multiple times, same … Are you stuck on initializing when trying to update or launch World of Warcraft? You are not alone. It retries continuously but it does not get past that 2127019/2027019… I restarted bnet client, restarted my computer, uninstalled the wow files, started the repair client, but nothing seems to help. net and still stuck. net Update Agent" or something similar, and end the task. • 2 mo. 3. 4. My guess is overloaded Blizzard servers. Changing region. this hasnt worked either. Scan and repair, doesn’t work. Click it, then select World of Warcraft to update. been waiting on update for an hour. Fix, rename etc. Type msconfig. NET and GPU. Battle net launcher seams stuck on updating… just spinning at Initializing 0%. exe. @NarcoticBooDa24 If you're stuck on "Checking for Updates" - removed it often leaves junk data in this article: Blizzard Agent Troubleshooting (PC) Keywords: Agent,. Either “Initializing” or "Waiting for another download (and there is no other download) Giving up for the night. Many players have reported this issue on the official forums and some of them have found solutions. net and opened it again → Now I am stuck at ‘Waiting for another update. For me it started yesterday already. The update servers are unreachable. net app and start a new install of Dragonflight. If you're having trouble installing or updating a game because the Battle. Terminate the World of Warcraft Task: If the above remedies prove ineffective, terminating the World of Warcraft task within the Task Manager could initiate the update process anew. Game update starts and then stops installing. C:Program Files (x86)World of Warcraft. net app. Do i have to reinstall or what, like many i can’t repair. Updated: 3 weeks ago Article ID: 13934. Click on the lock and unlock it,. Hellbirah-aggramar July 14, 2023, 7:57pm #3. This happens to me every so often, clears up immediately when I turn my firewall off. Uninstall doesn’t work. net as administrator. Restart your PC. My Tickets. Support Customer Support. Updating 0% Initializing. Update? No, the initializing doesn’t end here. Support Account My Gifts Careers Company. While being stuck it also sends and downloads data at full speed, so battle. Delete the Battle. Download Stuck on 0% initializing. It’s stuck at initializing and nothing I do updates the WoW. My WoW PTR update remains at 83%, WoW Classic and Retail remain at 0% updates, and the app is stuck on “…Initializing” no matter which update I set it on executing. Waiting on another installation, doesn’t work. Nazwyn-terenas (Nazwyn) November 16, 2022, 7:28pm 94. net app, however it is permanently stuck on Initializing. Same issue. I know global. It doesn’t move. 1st start of the app, blue spot “Play” one says “Update” tho under it, it states “Waiting on another update”. Been stuck for more than 4 hours. 18423. net as an Administrator. Restart my computer. Press Command + I. Troubleshooting steps for when a game installation or update is stuck on "Initializing"Clear your cache: Clearing your cache can help to improve download speeds in the Battle. Not working here “Initializing” Tried all the tricks here. I recommend keeping an eye on the forums for any updates as we get them. Look for any battle. Unplug your Modem and Router from the power source. “@Maverick_LIVE_ Go ahead and open a ticket then. Before deleting files, make sure Battle. Now i get ‘Incompatible’ on all servers. Technical Support. Silvansaria-nordrassil. CommunityGeneral Discussion. Shakazdi-wyrmrest-accord October 6, 2022, 1:03am 1. NET and GPU Restarting the PC Edit: I just tried installing WoW Classic and it works, however, I tried installed WoW PTR and it also gets stuck on. Game update starts and then stops installing. Delete the Bnet and blizzard folders inside the appdata. Now I got stuck in the Initializing 2145581/2145581 loop. World of Warcraft Dragonflight - 10. 1 Like Phaidon-rexxar November 9, 2023, 7:50pm Game will not load, because the updater is stuck on initializing. Had the big DLL problem in March as well. Game Install or Update Stuck on Initializing. net and update the game to see if the issue persists. I’ve gone into Task Manager and killed all Blizzard. Tried but no dice, restarted the first part of the update (setting the files / etc with the 1,72 mb size) then back to initializing 🙁. Start battle. If I pause and resume it gets stuck on waiting on another update, despite being the only battlenet-game on the computer. So im stuck on initializing and have been for some time, i’ve tried the task manger method, running update as admin method, scanning & repairing, closing discord etc etc etc. Since yesterday, my Launcher has been stuck at the beginning of the progress bar, usually saying “initializing” or sometimes “waiting for another update” briefly then back to “initializing”. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing"Before deleting any files, make sure Battle. Broken installations are just another path, one that we all must take. Step 2: Reinstall BattleNet. Dartanin-ghostlands. Step 3. all other games work fine, just not wow. net website gives you a potential fix. 2. net Desktop App. Selecting the game and then clicking on settings will find. In the Processes tab, end all processes related to the Blizzard app. After a few seconds it. Step 4. net client cache ensures you rule out the file corruption as a cause of the error that prevents you from initializing. Killsalot. Try de-instal and then cleanup hdd + register. Kaotik-2758 February 13, 2020, 2:06pm 1. I have deleted Battle. Having the same problem for the last 20 minutes now…. Are many others having this problem?World of Warcraft Dragonflight - 10. net client cache ensures you rule out the file corruption as a cause of the error that prevents you from initializing WoW updates. If I uninstall battle. Every single time WoW has an update, no matter how small, I get stuck on initializing. ’ - > I went outside with my dog for 30 mins. exe file. Really stumped on this one. Re-open the Battle. Step 4. Step 3 of the link worked for me. Just. Blizzard seems to have a network issue. net launcher shortcut on your desktop and select “ Properties . battle. I think the download servers are dead. net client and redownload the whole game; copied the entire folder on a USB stick and pasted over my WoW Folder worked like a charm with just a quick Scan and Repair action and now I can login without issues. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. A big part of any MMORPG is learning to select and utilize the best gear for your character. If you don’t see all 3 folders in each. Runabel-argent-dawn May 8, 2023, 11:27pm #1. Scan and repair doesn’t work either. • 1 mo. When there is a wow update, the ‘initializing’ phase of the download is very slow. it sat at 0% for about 20-30 mins then had install showing on the button but applying updates under the button. Stuck at initializing? Getting stuck on initializing can also indicate corrupt files, or there’s a problem with the drive the game is installed on. Unplug your Modem and Router from the power source. There has been a bug in bnet for as long as I remember where either the remaining data or download speed are reported wrong or the download just seems "stuck". net and opened it again → Now I am stuck at ‘Waiting for another update. Really stumped on this one. I often use WoW to play. Same issue here. With W11, the result is the same. Nothing changes it. net Desktop App. Support Technical Support. Check out this thread and see if any of them work for you. Click on This PC (Windows 10) and open the system partition C. I have tried everything there is. Stuck on Initializing/Waiting on another update - Technical Support. Technical Support. How to Fix a World of Warcraft Update Stuck on Initializing on Windows. Type C:ProgramData into the Open field and press Enter. Completely delete the battlenet folder with its files in C:ProgramData. At some point, instead of “Updating”, the blue button will say “Update” (this happens every 30 seconds or something like that). PC with fresh install has Windows 10 while mine is Windows 11. net app is known to not be very VPN friendly, so try downloading the data. Exit Bnet -> Open Folder that contains WoW folder -> Rename to something like "World of Warcraft_backup" -> Open Bnet and click update, it will change to "Install" (Skip this if it already changed to "Install") -> Rename WoW folder back to "World of Warcraft" (previous name). us. exe from the retail directory bypasses it, it almost immediately stops initialising while launching the game, and game runs fine, no wrong version errors or anything. net. Support Account My Gifts Careers Company. Once the download actually starts in safe mode you can return to normal windows and it will get past the initializing loop. net install and when I go to install Classic WoW, the install starts, gets to 82. Re-installed Battle net app, checked other games for updates - worked well. -force quit battle. net won’t update. Our team is already on the case working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. Update your drivers and operating system to resolve any compatibility issues. Type msconfig. msc and open System Configuration. Press Command + I. Just unistall the game, then stop. So far I´ve tried: Exit the app and launch it again. by blizz. netGlad I’m not the only one stuck in the initializing loop. the Battle net and World of Warcraft works best if they are installed in the same folder. Open file explorer/file manager (Right Click Windows Start) Navigate to the folder where the desktop application would normally be installed. 7) Trying to update to 10. Here are some possible reasons and troubleshooting steps you can try: Network Issues: Poor or unstable internet connection can cause the update to. Lastly, click on the OK button and then click on Apply to save the. net. Constant Updates and Endless Initialising - Technical Support - World of Warcraft Forums. The initializing zipped along quite fast until it reached around 250 MB of 442 MB, then it bogged down to a crawl. Stuck on initializing for the past 45min . Basically it was just stuck on “updating battle. Maybe it helps! Or maybe try instal warzone and see if that works. World of Warcraft Forums – 14 Nov 21 Battle. Fresh Battle. it needs to update). net and the blue play button says “Updating” below it says " Applying updates" and its at 0% been like that for a long time, Things I have tried. Stuck on initializing screen and now ‘waiting on. Try this, this works for me all the time for all games on Bnet. Have tried stopping all the battle. 1. If your World of Warcraft (WoW) update is stuck on "initializing," it can be caused by various factors. net app > Select WoW to install > Stuck on Initializing (2203048/2203048)… I’ve routed through my neighbor’s network and the same results. Cancelling the scan replaces the game’s ‘Play’ button with ‘Update,’ which just begins the scan once again. net Launcher. Bigboyslim-argent-dawn December 14, 2022, 6:47pm #1. Tried everything I can think now doing system restore as one last attempt to fix. Support Account My Gifts Careers Company. If Battle. SupportTechnical Support. msc in the search box and. 0% Updating, nothing is happening - > I closed Battle. We've tried restarting battle net, restarting computer, going into beta battle. Boards. Perl-anetheron (Perl) March 9, 2021, 10:17pm #2. catflapps. NET. Delete the Cache folder. Step 3 of the link worked for me. Two possible workarounds that could help are listed below until we get this fully resolved: Try clearing the Battle. net desktop app, and game processes, and click End Process. And I mean everything, I literally formatted my drive and started over. net Desktop Application gets stuck on Downloading New Files. Support. I have fast internet and the space on the computer. Even asked Reddit. Was looking forward to a nice evening with the pre-patch. net or WoW processes sitting in the background via your task manager. Also, if I go and launch each individual . stuck on initializing for about 40 minutes now, after rebooting the PC because I was stuck on “waiting for another update to finish” for half an hour. Are you stuck on initializing when trying to update or launch World of Warcraft? You are not alone. Uninstall doesn’t work. Close battle. 1. Jambrix November 16, 2022, 9:43pm #37. Delete the Bnet and blizzard folders inside the appdata. Stuck on ‘initializing’. Restarted my PC and was able to start up wow just fine. net app Cache, also reinstalled it. It also doesn’t matter. net desktop application uses a process called Agent to install and patch Blizzard games. - and World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, and must run one of our games. If Battle. I have to close the client and restart it a minimum of four times to get the update to begin. Account, App, & Shop; World of Warcraft; Warcraft Rumble; Diablo IV; Diablo Immortal. Deleted the cache, interface and WTF files, but that did nothing. The Blizzard Battle. net app doesn't start and is stuck at "Initializing". net, Blizzard, and/or Blizzard Entertainment folders in the Windows temporary file locations below. So far nothing has worked. I don’t know if it’s an OS issues or. Closed my Antivirus. How to Fix World of Warcraft Update Stuck on Initializing?If you are encountering difficulties with the initialization phase of a World of Warcraft update, there are a number of possible remedies to consider based on the. Will not let me uninstall until the updates. Deleting these files is perfectly safe and won't harm your system in any way. net -Deleting the -Blizzard Entertainment- folder in ProgramData Still it just endlessly gets stuck on. Check @BlizzardCS on Twitter, or the technical support forums linked at the bottom of this article, for information on any ongoing issues. Stuck on Initializing. net or WoW processes sitting in the background via your task manager. Graphics. net app keeps initializing and reclaiming disc space for WoW Technical Support this STILL hasnt been fixed over a week since it started! come on blizzard this is terrible customer service!!! Furthermore this problem already happened last week BEFORE the new patch until you fixed it. Hello, I'm just asking if there's a way to fix Bnet because i just installed it right now and i'm at 45% stuck. Windows. It’s stuck at initializing and nothing I do updates the WoW. Vanasmut-tichondrius. After recording data for about 5 minutes, click “export text” and save the winMTR file in an easy to find location. Reopen the Battle. Necrodemos-wyrmrest-accord. Blizzard had absolutely no say in when the warzone update released. Have already restarted my PC and tried to pause/restart the update. i have tried uninstalling wow retail, wow classic, and wow ptr and reinstalling wow retail. Restart the PC then restart the Battle. If those two solutions don’t work, you’ll need to delete your WTF, Cache, and Interface folders located in your World of Warcraft directory. net and opened it again → Now I am stuck at ‘Waiting for another update. Друидяшка. Close the World of Warcraft tab if it’s open. net app Cache, also reinstalled it. Got this same issue. At the board meeting someone came up with an idea let’s release 2 updates in one day then there will definitely be more players and we will be able to boast about how many players we currently have, another person but Mr. If I try again, it keeps failing. Wait until the lights turn back on. ’ - > I went outside with my dog for 30 mins. Trying to update to 10. 1 Like. Technical Support. Perl-anetheron (Perl) March 9, 2021, 10:17pm #2. Thought they would’ve made some improvements after OW2’s awful launch. Got better things to do. Supersalv • 10 mo. 48. If you don’t see all 3 folders in each. i cant install because im still i initializing… ive also attempted to install in a new folder. Gelebor-hydraxis. World of Warcraft. Agnass-anvilmar. ago • Edited 1 yr. I conducted a scan/repair thinking that might help but fell into the infinite loop instead. Only way to work for ma was a full rescan of the game.