Troubleshooting steps for when a game installation or update is stuck on "Initializing" Updated: 4 months ago Article. net launcher but it wouldn’t reinstall. Now I got stuck in the Initializing 2145581/2145581 loop. Same issue. You can not have. 1 Like Azráel-aggramar November 16, 2022, 8:51pm #24 I’m curious to see if that will even work. Nazwyn-terenas (Nazwyn) November 16, 2022, 7:28pm 94. Game Install or Update Stuck on Initializing Troubleshooting steps when a game installation or update is stuck on "Initializing" Updated: 4 months ago Article. net, Blizzard, and/or Blizzard Entertainment folders in the Windows temporary file locations below. So the recommendation would be to disable it for. With W11, the result is the same. Thank you! You solved my issue. Step 3: Open with Offline Mode in settings. 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. 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. CAS System Unable to. net Desktop App with these steps: • Uninstall the Blizzard Battle. Linux. Uncheck everything on Network Bandwith. Support Technical Support. Chandrah-magtheridon November 16, 2022, 9:28pm. Type msconfig. Here’s how to do it: Right-click the Battle. Seems its on Blizz’s back end. In this scenario, you can fix the discussed issue by following the below-listed instructions. → When I came home, Waiting for another update is no longer there and it is 0% Updating again. net cache. Scan and repair, doesn’t work. net launcher”. 2. But sometimes, the download in the Battle. Baradûr-draenor. I have uninstalled battlenet and all games, deleted all folders, even the hidden ones. A bit late, but I was having the same issue when trying to launch WoW from the Home tab on battlenet. Here are some possible reasons and troubleshooting steps you can try: Network Issues: Poor or unstable internet connection can cause the update to. Step 3. net and opened it again → Now I am stuck at ‘Waiting for another update. 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. Also a Mac user here stuck on 0%. Jadzía-cthun (Jadzía) November 16, 2022, 7:01pm #39. Blizzard CS - The Americas @BlizzardCS. net update agent in task manager before it would work to reopen and start the patch successfully. 4. Third day in a row now. SupportTechnical Support. Common Problems. Open task manager, sort by network if it helps. If Battle. Have already restarted my PC and tried to pause/restart the update. C:Program Files (x86)World Of Warcraft_retail_. I can’t start WoW client directly because it’s not compatible (probably because of phase two today, it needs to update). Stuck on update/initializing. 2. Closing processes in task manager. 2 Common Issues. I’ve tried restarting Battle. I did have to tell the launcher where my game folder was again, but it immediately updated and was playable again. Stuck on initializing screen and now ‘waiting on. com Waiting on another installation, doesn’t work. net app is known to not be very VPN friendly, so try downloading the data. Anyone else come across this and how to work around it? Using a 14in M1 Pro MBP. net Desktop App is stuck at "Initializing," try the following steps:Waited for an hour and the initializing part just stopped, had to press update again. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. :C I tried the usual fixes, nothing worked, and when I tried renaming the World of Warcraft folder to do a clean install it got stuck at “intializing” 🙃That doesn’t seem to accomplish anything. In summary, if you find yourself grappling with a World of Warcraft update that remains stuck in the initialization phase, there are various. I can’t get past the “initializing” stage to start the. Need this fixed ASAP bc this is kind of embarrassing. I cannot update wow (retail) as i get stuck in initializing. 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”. I’ve deleted the BNet Files and Cache as that worked in the past but now i’m stumped. I’m stuck as well…. net app and after I open the installer, it just stays on “Updating Blizzard Agent” for ever…Tried rebooting my Mac, downloading again the bnet app, nothing helps. Support Technical Support. I’ll have to wait, I guess. Download Stuck on 0% initializing. I have restarted the application. Every other day when I try to log into the game, I get another update, with times of being stuck on initializing ranging between 5 minutes and half an hour. General Discussion. -force quit battle. World of Warcraft Forums [Main Thread] Download Stuck on 0% initializing then BLZBNTAG0000138F. If you're having trouble installing or updating a game because the Battle. net. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. net and opened it again → Now I am stuck at ‘Waiting for another update. Pwnmode-mograine October 6, 2022, 3:11am #6. - and World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, and must run one of our games. Updated: 3 weeks ago Article ID: 13934. ’ - > I went outside with my dog for 30 mins. Disable or temporarily uninstall these programs, restart your computer, and try. 2. Same here. Then the ‘downloading’ phase starts and uses my full internet speed and downloads a further 150mb, in the case of the latest patch/hotfix being small. Hello, It started couple hours ago. Running windows 10. Support My Tickets Contact Support Support. net app and re open it or when I quit WoW (no matter which version) - Retail, TBC and Classic keeps updating. The update servers are unreachable. " Disable VPN: The Battle. In the World of WarCraft Info box, go to the Sharing & Permissions section. I’m stuck in a “Repair-Loop”… when I tried the scan and repair function, it scans for ~10 minutes or so, then tells me “something wen wrong” and that I should try again. I tried all of the solutions here and got nowhere until i opened task manager> Right click Bnet update agent> open file location, then in task manager end task on the update. These items can improve healing, durability, or damage output. Just going in an endless loop of saying it’s updating but doesn’t actually do anything. all other games work fine, just not wow. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. If you're stuck longer than a few minutes on this screen, follow the troubleshooting steps below: If you're using a wireless connection, optimize your internet connection to rule out a connection issue. Delete the Cache folder. net . Now head to the Compatibility tab and check on the Run this program as an administrator option. Click the box for Safe Mode and then click the Network option underneath at the bottom. net app, however it is permanently stuck on Initializing. Updated Windows 10, . (Am on a mac. If World of Warcraft doesn't launch on your computer, I’m going to give you the best solution. -redownload a fresh battle. Sometimes, killing the update in the task manager and. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing"Before deleting any files, make sure Battle. I’ve never seen it go this slow. Zero progress gets made. Tried that, and completely uninstalled and reinstalled Bnet. Hey! I got back from work a few hours ago and wanted to hop on to play WoW for a couple hours but the game is stuck on “Initializing…” for the past hour or two and won’t install? I have scoured the internet and. net app and install the program till you get to the initialization loop. I’m so glad I resubbed before doing this update that is stuck at 0%, looking at my money going down the drain. net Update stuck at 0% in your Windows 10 PC. It’s the same result. 1 Like. Like topic says the install download will not go beyond initializing 2203048/2203048 and is in loop. net or World of Warcraft processes in the Task Manager. By adhering to these recommendations, you can effectively resolve the issue and return to your gameplay endeavors. Running windows 10. The update servers are unreachable. Disable any proxies that may interfere with the login module. Agnass-anvilmar. Uninstalling and reinstalling battlenet. Installed Battle. net servers are down. net is running, close it. I deleted the retail folder entirely and copied the classic folder. Try uninstalling ALL versions of WoW (Classic, Wrath, and Dragonflight) through the Battle. Initializing is taking forever. You could try going to into run>msconfig>boot>safe_boot + networking box checked. Fixes I’ve tried: Deleting bnet folder in C:ProgramData Closing processes in task manager Switching battlenet launcher to the Beta version Uninstalling and reinstalling battlenet Updated Windows 10, . Loading. Im on a Win11 latest update rig. → Now I am sitting at my computer, watching Battle. 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. 🤔 ( I have. I’m stuck as well…. ”. Had the same issue on Windows 11. 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”. Check the ” Hide all Microsoft services ” box. Can't install the game, the download is stuck. So, this worked for me. Try using a different network. Help please. Type C:ProgramData into the Open field and press Enter. Renamed the copy to retail and relaunched battlenet as admin. Pwnmode-mograine October 6, 2022, 3:11am #6. Every other day when I try to log into the game, I get another update, with times of being stuck on initializing ranging between 5 minutes and half an hour. After a few seconds it. . Sometimes fetching download manifest. Your computer has had it with wow and cancelled its own subscription. 1. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. PC with fresh install has Windows 10. → When I came home, Waiting for another update is no longer there and it is 0% Updating. Support. Usually a restart of the client or my pc will fix it. Uninstalling and reinstalling the Battle. By adhering to these recommendations, you can effectively resolve the issue and return to your gameplay endeavors. minnesotaHunter (Topic Creator) 11 years ago #3. net client cache ensures you rule out the file corruption as a cause of the error that prevents you from initializing. net app Cache, also reinstalled it. 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. You can try running this program as an administrator. Trying to download World of Warcraft on Battle. Control panel > user accounts > Change User Account Control Settings. Many players have reported this issue on the official forums and some of them have found solutions. net app doesn't start and is stuck at "Initializing". I use no addons. net Desktop App. It started couple hours ago. At some point, instead of “Updating”, the blue button will say “Update” (this happens every 30 seconds or something like that). Very slow but it is downloadingJinji-whisperwind July 11, 2023, 8:31pm #1. I’ve turned on viewing of hidden files and deleted the Battle. Stuck on Initializing since Windows Update. I tried running Battle. I recently tried to download this game after a good few years away and got stuck on this issue like many others. 270. Unplug your Modem and Router from the power source. If your region is currently patching or undergoing maintenance you may not be able to update. Step 3: Click the Done button from the bottom right corner to save the settings. For whatever reason Overwatch is stuck updating itself, it just says “Initializing…”. Game Install or Update Stuck on Initializing. Following someone elses advice, I tried uninstalling the battle. 3. World of Warcraft Forums I pre purchased the Dragonflight expansion, resubbed for 3 months and wanted to install wow, but it is stuck at “Initialising”. ago. When there is a wow update, the ‘initializing’ phase of the download is very slow. That doesn’t seem to accomplish anything. Click it, then select World of Warcraft to update. i have uninstalled both wow and battlenet. I had to pause all updates. Played earlier today, then everything worked fine. net app and re open it or when I quit WoW (no matter which version) - Retail, TBC and Classic keeps updating. Unable to Complete Achievement - Dream On. Will not let me uninstall until the updates are complete. Update 2: Finally got past the indexes… but the download speed of the game is atrocious at 2. Why does this keep happening? Paused the updates and tried the scan and repair, but it gets stuck on waiting for another update. net Tools folder to automatically rebuild. Launcher stuck on initializing. 1. • Next (before re-installing) let’s delete any Battle. So far I´ve tried: Exit the app and launch it again. Community. 2 Common Issues CAS System Unable to Initialize ClientHandler. If Battle. The game won’t even install, it is stuck on update/initializing loop. Subject line: Stuck on initializing. Restart your computer to resolve problems caused by programs and services running in the background. Net, deleted everything related to WoW and WotLK Classic and Battle. net. Can't install, the download is stuck on Initializing (0%) I can't update my game, it's been stuck at Initializing for 30 min; If you're having trouble installing or updating a game because the Battle. If you're having trouble installing or updating a game because the Battle. net launcher, and started re-installing wotlk. I have not been able to play the game for weeks now. net Tools folder to automatically rebuild. Update your drivers and operating system to resolve any compatibility issues. Delete the Bnet and blizzard folders inside the appdata. 3. In the Windows Search bar, type msconfig. → Now I am sitting at my computer, watching Battle. Im at a loss on what to do. Technical Support. Here are the instructions: In the “Host” field, enter “ us. Clearing the Battle. Game update starts and then stops installing. Spazzer-atiesh November 16, 2022, 11:36pm #54. Bigboyslim-argent-dawn December 14, 2022, 6:47pm #1. Installed bnet and then tried to install WoW but “got the initializing…” loop. Krugraa-argent-dawn (Krugraa) December 16, 2021, 10:03pm #3. My current speed test shows 300mbit+ and another game downloaded just a bit earlier at 40mb/s. net to place World of Warcraft. Delete the Battle. 2 Common Issues Game Install or Update Stuck on Initializing. Restart your computer to resolve problems caused by programs and services running in the background. 3. With W11, the result is the same. Hit the Windows key and R. 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”. Support My Tickets Contact Support Support. After that, navigate to the following path: C : ProgramData Blizzard Entertainment Battle. This forum provides players with a place to discuss technical issues with each other and official Blizzard representatives. Just unistall the game, then stop. Support Technical Support. Restart your PC. Have already restarted my PC and tried to pause/restart the update process but nothing is working. net App (skip Step 6 for now, we will re-install later). I have fast internet and the space on the computer. I did not have a WoW window up, but for some reason the process was still. I had to pause all updates. I tried the usual fixes, nothing worked, and when I tried renaming the World of Warcraft folder to do a clean install it got stuck at “intializing”. This happened to me and I reset and reinstalled everything. Community Tournaments. Warlóór-steamwheedle. and “Waiting on. Support Technical Support. Closed my Antivirus. World of Warcraft Arena World Championship. Getting stuck on initializing can also indicate corrupt files, or there’s a problem with the drive the game is installed on. I have tried everything there is. Running BNet with Admin privileges and Windows 7 compatibility mode. If you're having trouble installing or updating a game because the Battle. Aerlas-magtheridon. Close all Battle. net app and re open it or when I quit WoW (no matter which version) - Retail, TBC and Classic keeps updating. NET and GPU Restarting the PC. Initializing, doesn’t work. :C I tried the usual fixes, nothing worked, and when I tried renaming the World of Warcraft folder to do a clean install it got stuck at “intializing” 1 Like. But it is stuck at "initializing", no matter what I do. thought it was just me… gave up and uninstalled - now I can’t reinstall. Their issue that they need to fix. Run Battle. I have also tried repairing my game and still no joy : (. Collect Primeval Essence from primal storms and spend it to earn the event-exclusive items: a full set of item level 252 armor for your class and spec, the Bag of. Support Customer Support. Nothing changes it. Any help on this from the tech savvy would be appreciated. Then input -d3d11 in the box. • 1 yr. Trying to update to 10. Uninstall doesn’t work. What more can we even attempt?Perma "Updating/Initializing". Logged out and went away for a few hours, now I get a DLL is missing message and the reinstall of the Battle App gets stuck at 55%. Follow same steps to turn Safe mode off and boot back normally. net is running, close it; Close all Battle. Re-downloaded the launcher and tried downloading again. I’ve gone into Task Manager and killed all Blizzard processes and made sure the WoW. net installer. Blizzard seems to have a network issue. By Shan Abdul Jan 6, 2023. ago. Stuck on Initializing. Reset the permissions on your WoW folder: 1. net Desktop App is stuck at "Initializing," try the following steps: Update or temporarily uninstall any security programs, which may mistakenly identify the login module as a security threat. net App Update Loop. Takes a while. No big deal I think, I'll just log back in, and so I close the game and go to reopen it, and see there's an update. Dartanin-ghostlands. I have plenty of space on my SSD, looked at other fixes and now luck. net and still stuck. Right-click on the Battle. net launcher keeps showing “Updating” and “Initializing”… and 0% completion. net client cache ensures you rule out the file corruption as a cause of the error that prevents you from initializing WoW updates. net and opened it again → Now I am stuck at ‘Waiting for another update. Femfatale-haomarush. Me too. You have tried everything, so I doubt these are new, but it helped me: Turn the computer off, unplug it for 30. net cache files following the steps Here. Still stuck on initializing. 7) Trying to update to 10. Wait for a minute then plug your modem and router back into the power source. net app, but now Im on 0% for installing battle. “@Maverick_LIVE_ Go ahead and open a ticket then. Aerlas-magtheridon November 16, 2022,. maybe time to give up cancel if blizz cant even get their act together with updates god help us for next expansion. Game update starts and then stops installing. net folder. Delete the Bnet and blizzard folders inside the appdata. this hasnt worked either. exe file. I have tried everything the internet has told me to try. First, restart your computer. In World of Warcraft Dragonflight, your best option is to rely on crafted items to improve your character. Check @BlizzardCS on Twitter, or the technical support forums linked at the bottom of this article, for information on any ongoing issues. 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. Blizzard had absolutely no say in when the warzone update released. fresh download, goes initializing and then gets thru the first series of indices then… goes back to initializing, we’ve tried everything… Reducing logins by making sure people can’t launch the game is a bold strategy. In the Processes tab, end all processes related to the Blizzard app. It also doesn’t matter. Restarting battle. Been stuck for more than 4 hours. Next, if that didn’t work, cancel the update entirely and restart. net folder and restart your Blizzard App. i have tried uninstalling wow retail, wow classic, and wow ptr and reinstalling wow retail. Mine keeps saying that I need to update… but all it does is reclaim space and closes. Followed alot of tips from forum posts with similar problem. Reinstall the Battle. Video driver crash in World of Warcraft with AMD video cards (7900 XTX) on DirectX 12. net and opened it again → Now I am stuck at ‘Waiting for another update. Swear blizz never used to have this much of an issue with updates and video game launches. If anybody has this problem, open task manager and end the task "Agent". Solution 1: Run Battle. Scan & repair files, uninstalled wow and downloaded again as well the battle. net Desktop App is stuck at "Initializing," try the following steps: Restart Battle. I just launched battle. Update? No, the initializing doesn’t end here. Restart the Battle. Download stuck on the "Updating Battle. Here’s how to fix your screen freezing in the loading men in World of Warcraft: The battle. The download progress bar is stuck at 0 b/s. Methnazhar-wyrmrest-accord November 8, 2023, 2:37amAnd as a lot of players have come back, it is a bit busy, but in general these things will get fixed quite quick. And now, finally, I removed everything related to BattleNet, Blizzard, and World of Warcraft and started a new fresh install. 2. Even asked Reddit. Start the battle. stuck on initializing. Today I wanted to play WoW. 1 Like. 0% Updating, nothing is happening - > I closed Battle. I recommend keeping an eye on the forums for any updates as we get them. Unplug your Modem and Router from the power source. Game update starts and then stops installing. Look for any battle. Support Technical Support. I have opened a ticket with blizzard but response time via email is not the best. The same is happening for me. With W11, the result is the same. I deleted the retail folder entirely and copied the classic folder. C:Program Files (x86)World of Warcraft. You can do that here: ^JH”his account wont install dragonflight. Keep getting BLZBNTAG0000138F Scan and Repaired multiple times, same. Been stuck for more than 4 hours. Close all Battle. I had the same issue basically installer stuck on “initializing” and “Grabbing another update” for over an hour. If you're having trouble installing or updating a game because the Battle.