Restart your computer to resolve problems caused by programs and services running in the background. Sometimes fetching download manifest. After a few seconds it. This patch/update really screwed things up and is making a lot of experiences in game very. My guess is overloaded Blizzard servers. It starts rather fast when downloading an update begins but soon after download speed crawls down to only few KB/s. i roughly was able to reinstall the App after saying ‘Update agent went to sleep’ now i cannot update the game , stuck on initializing or about 30mins only few hours before wotlk release , such a stressful experience. Takes a while. -Reboot PC -reinstall Battle. Keep getting BLZBNTAG0000138F Scan and Repaired multiple times, same. I’ve gone into Task Manager and killed all Blizzard processes and made sure the WoW. Aerlas-magtheridon. LoadingThought I would log in and saw there was the latest patch, so clicked for it to get going and it seems to initialise, reclaim space and then looks good to go. It’s stuck on initializing. It took about an hour for the process to finish initializing and I had to completely uninstall wow TBC classic before it would start to update my retail wow. At some point, instead of “Updating”, the blue button will say “Update” (this happens every 30 seconds or something like that). World of Warcraft ⚡ Guardians of the Dream - Common Issues Game Install or Update Stuck on Initializing. If World of Warcraft doesn't launch on your computer, I’m going to give you the best solution. Try creating a new administrator account to resolve permissions issues. 1 Like. 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. Advanced Troubleshooting If the above steps fail, try the steps provided in the articles below . It’s always initializing and reclaiming disc space. Already ran as Admin, renamed folders, flushed DNS…. Support Account My Gifts Careers Company. It has been 2 days. Lastly, click on the OK button and then click on Apply to save the. 1 Like Phaidon-rexxar November 9, 2023, 7:50pm Game will not load, because the updater is stuck on initializing. It’s the same result. net and still. net client altogether. Tried everything I can think now doing system restore as one last attempt to fix. net launcher”. Support Technical Support. Unplug your Modem and Router from the power source. Hey, probably not many people in my situation but I’m trying to install WoW again (for obvious reasons ) and I’m stuck at installing the battle. 0% Updating, nothing is happening - > I closed Battle. Look for any battle. I am trying to install World of Warcraft. net Launcher. net Desktop App. Still stuck on initializing. Been stuck on 94% with initializing for the newest update for WoW, this has been happening since yesterday when the patch was launched. Deleted the files, uninstalled the launcher. ago • Edited 1 yr. General Discussion. It should work after about a minute or two. -redownload a fresh battle. Trying to update to 10. Video driver crash in World of Warcraft with AMD video cards (7900 XTX) on DirectX 12. net app and try to install World of Warcraft again. Conscious_Occasion • 24 days ago. ’ - > I went outside with my dog for 30 mins. Bigboyslim-argent-dawn December 14, 2022, 6:47pm #1. Tried to repair - stuck. Troubleshooting steps for when a game installation or update is stuck on "Initializing" Updated: 4 months ago If you're having trouble installing or updating a game because the Battle. Perl-anetheron (Perl) March 9, 2021, 10:17pm #2. Aerlas-magtheridon. . net desktop app, and game processes, and click End Process. Delete the Cache folder. net launcher settings and click on the "Network" tab. and also rebooting battle. NET. im not sure why its not connecting for wow when hearthstone, diablo etc work. If I pause and resume it gets stuck on waiting on another update, despite being the only battlenet-game on the computer. net app and re open it or when I quit WoW (no matter which version) - Retail, TBC and Classic keeps updating. net Agent". If you're having trouble installing or updating a game because the Battle. Social media. I have plenty of space on my SSD, looked at other fixes and now luck. look in the task manager. Be it for downloading, launching, or updating these games on your PC. > I closed Battle. Turn off your PC. Zero progress gets made. November 14, 2023. ” I have tried causing the downloader to “start this update now” but that has no effect. Step 2: Reinstall BattleNet. net and still. Once the download actually starts in safe mode you can return to normal windows and it will get past the initializing loop. After that i closed the battle net launcher and all instances running in task manager (including updater agent) then relaunched into wow and it started updating. i cant install because im still i initializing… ive also attempted to install in a new folder. Game Install or Update Stuck on Initializing. 🤔 ( I have. i have uninstalled both wow and battlenet. exe file. 1. • Next (before re-installing) let’s delete any Battle. Blizzard failing at being a game company. Every now and then it’ll start downloading at like 150 bytes a second for a minute then get back to being stuck at initializing. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Dartanin-ghostlands. Select all Agent, Blizzard Battle. Turn on your. r/starcitizen. Click on This PC (Windows 10) and open the system partition C. Also, if I go and launch each individual . Reinstall the Battle. net app quickly enough, it’ll say initializing under the play button, then checking data indices, then starts reclaiming disk space. If these basic fixes do not help the situation, it’s time to move on to more complex steps. net. Support Account My Gifts Careers Company. World of Warcraft Forums. Anyone else come across this and how to work around it? Using a 14in M1 Pro MBP. net folder in its entirety. 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. Updating 0% Initializing. net App (skip Step 6 for now, we will re-install later). After that, navigate to the following path: C:\ProgramData\Blizzard Entertainment\Battle. 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. Removing bandwidth limit. trying to install World of Warcraft and the install gets stuck at "Initializing 2145571/2145571". Cannot update wow at all. net desktop app. If I try again, it keeps failing. ’ - > I went outside with my dog for 30 mins. Launcher stuck on initializing. I'm trying to install on macOS Ventura 13. Many players have reported this issue on the official forums and some of them have found solutions. Друидяшка. I have also tried repairing my game and still no joy : (. net installation directory. Jambrix November 16, 2022, 9:43pm #37. Closed my Antivirus. net app. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. WowClassic icon at the bottom > right click > OPEN (bypass the Battlenet Launcher). • Next (before re-installing) let’s delete any Battle. Shakazdi-wyrmrest-accord October 6, 2022, 1:03am 1. You could try going to into run>msconfig>boot>safe_boot + networking box checked. World of Warcraft Dragonflight - 10. maybe time to give up cancel if blizz cant even get their act together with updates god help us for next expansion. Seems its on Blizz’s back end. Restart the PC then restart the Battle. netWorld of Warcraft Forums. net and opened it again → Now I am stuck at ‘Waiting for another update. this hasnt worked either. Seems its on Blizz’s back end. Then input -d3d11 in the box. 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. Update or temporarily uninstall any security programs, which may mistakenly identify the login module as a security threat. Sometimes World of Warcraft's updates requires a little encouragement to get going. Here you'll find a list of hotfixes that address various issues related to World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Burning Crusade Classic and. November 15, 2018. Runabel-argent-dawn May 8, 2023, 11:27pm #1. Quick update: I managed to get hands on another PC where I did a fresh install of b. Stuck on Initializing. Support. Dezyy-hellfire November 16,. Was looking forward to a nice evening with the pre-patch. Very slow but it is downloadingJinji-whisperwind July 11, 2023, 8:31pm #1. The download progress bar is stuck at 0 b/s. World of Warcraft Forums Wotlk classic Update Stuck on Initializing. If you don’t see all 3 folders in each. Just. I played the game last night, working fine. net App (skip Step 6 for now, we will re-install later). restarted and hardbooted. If there's something preventing it from downloading, it may tell you why. net . I have followed the instructions mentioned here: WOW Stuck at Initializing but to no avail. 2. Try creating a new user account on Windows, and. After that i closed the battle net launcher and all instances running in task manager (including updater agent) then relaunched into wow and it started updating. Re-downloaded the launcher and tried downloading again. Try uninstalling ALL versions of WoW (Classic, Wrath, and Dragonflight) through the Battle. I would recommend to try the following: Power Cycle the home network to refresh the connection to all devices on the network and to the Internet Service Provider (ISP). I even did a clean install of everything and still nothing. It’s taken 30+ minutes to download another 30 MB, from 250 to 280MB. net, Blizzard, and/or Blizzard Entertainment folders in the Windows temporary file locations below. Tried that, and completely uninstalled and reinstalled Bnet. Rambush-rattlegore. The download progress bar is stuck at 0 b/s. Then once they are all uninstalled, go in and manually delete the main World of Warcraft folder where the. It is now stuck on "Applying Updates 0%". My original post was in the technical support forum ( Download Issue / Stuck in Initializing ) and it was suggested I come here for help with the issue. The progress bar below the Install/Update button is currently at Initializing (242/1006) with a creeping progression. Here are the instructions: In the “Host” field, enter “ us. net client cache ensures you rule out the file corruption as a cause of the error that prevents you from initializing WoW updates. I’ve tried all fixes listed here plus a few others the CoD community came up with when facing the same problem. C:Program Files (x86)World Of Warcraft_retail_. 1 Like Azráel-aggramar November 16, 2022, 8:51pm #24 I’m curious to see if that will even work. I tried running Battle. Ensure you’re running Battle. net app Cache, also reinstalled it. World of Warcraft Forums – 15 Nov 22 WoW download stuck on "initializing" 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, . After that, navigate to the following path: C :\ ProgramData \ Blizzard Entertainment \ Battle. net launcher shortcut on your desktop and select “ Properties . Step 2: In Game Settings, find your World of Warcraft and check the option Additional command line arguments. Closed my Antivirus. If these basic fixes do not help the situation, it’s time to move on to more complex steps. net Desktop app. Even asked Reddit. ’ - > I went outside with my dog for 30 mins. I shouldn’t need to have a degree or follow 10 different steps to simply click and play WoW. How to Fix a World of Warcraft Update Stuck on Initializing on Windows. Gelebor-hydraxis. net, even if I also. Scan & repair files, uninstalled wow and downloaded again as well the battle. 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. Open task manager, sort by network if it helps. Nothing helps! Other games update and download without issues. Spread the loveAs a World of Warcraft player, it can be frustrating when an update gets stuck on “Initializing” on your Windows computer. If your region is currently patching or undergoing maintenance there might be a known issue affecting all players. Try uninstalling ALL versions of WoW (Classic, Wrath, and Dragonflight) through the Battle. Restart your device and try downloading the update again. Help please. Every time I close Battle. Silvansaria-nordrassil. Aggronaught, If it's stuck saying it's initializing, I'd suspect a permissions problem somewhere still. This process uses my internet @ 500kb/s and downloads about 200mb. Battle Net gets stuck on initializing (Fix) Getting stuck on initializing can also indicate corrupt files, or there’s a problem with the drive the game is installed on. Reinstall the Battle. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. then back to initializing 🙁. Krugraa-argent-dawn (Krugraa) December 16, 2021, 10:03pm #3. 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. I recommend keeping an eye on the forums for any updates as we get them. Start the battle. Selecting the game and then clicking on settings will find. 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. I have done a clean uninstall and reinstall several times now, clearing temp, localappdata, programdata, etc each time, and still cannot get past the same download initialization. net folder. Got better things to do. net or WoW processes sitting in the background via your task manager. Game update starts and then stops installing. The download progress bar is stuck at 0 b/s. Then try this article:Step 1: Go to Blizzard Battle. Step 3. I just launched battle. This is one of the most common reasons that cause Battle. 0% Updating, nothing is happening - > I closed Battle. net and still. @NarcoticBooDa24 If you're stuck on "Checking for Updates" - removed it often leaves junk data in this article: Blizzard Agent Troubleshooting (PC) Keywords: Agent,. PC with fresh install has Windows 10. the Battle net and World of Warcraft works best if they are installed in the same folder. net app. Hmm. thought it was just me… gave up and uninstalled - now I can’t reinstall. Uninstalling and reinstalling battlenet. Tried that, and completely uninstalled and reinstalled Bnet. -force quit battle. The Battle. msc in the search box and select System Configuration from the best match. Also a Mac user here stuck on 0%. Battle. Press Command + I. Garrison monuments have been broken for a year now. You can do that here: ^JH”his account wont install dragonflight. Nothing changes it. 6 Likes. After that, navigate to the following path: C : ProgramData Blizzard Entertainment Battle. Video driver crash in World of Warcraft with AMD video cards (7900 XTX) on DirectX 12. net Tools folder to automatically rebuild. Go to the Battle. net cache. This is not the first time I have issues with that crappy Battle. @NarcoticBooDa24 If you're stuck on "Checking for Updates" - removed it often leaves junk data in this article: Blizzard Agent Troubleshooting (PC) Keywords: Agent,. But when I click on the game I am presented with “update World of Warcraft” and it starts all over again - seems to be in a loop, stuck at 0% and not going anywhere fast. 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, . Antivirus and firewall software play an important role in computer security. net and try updating World of Warcraft again. Delete the Cache folder. 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. Then when it loops, end the app by going to the blizzard logo in the top left, right click, and click exit. Goto the Cog icon above your Email and switch to a. ’ - > I went outside with my dog for 30 mins. Check the ”Hide all Microsoft services” box. Savagely-steamwheedle-cartel November 16, 2022, 9:40pm #36. I managed to finally get the game to fully install after trying a couple suggestions in conjunction with each other. When I started the launcher today it showed updates, but then didn’t load them. net processes, restarting, etc. In World of Warcraft Dragonflight, your best option is to rely on crafted items to improve your character. thought it was just me… gave up and uninstalled - now I can’t reinstall. Solution 1: Run Battle. it sat at 0% for about 20-30 mins then had install showing on the button but applying updates under the button. cleared caches. I deleted the retail folder entirely and copied the classic folder. Also. Already submitted 3 bug reports through the battle. stuck on initializing. Check out this thread and see if any of them work for you. net website gives you a potential fix. I’m stuck on the initialising steps. 1st start of the app, blue spot “Play” one says “Update” tho under it, it states “Waiting on another update”. If your region is currently patching or undergoing maintenance there might be a known issue affecting all players. 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. In summary, if you find yourself grappling with a World of Warcraft update that remains stuck in the initialization phase, there are various. I restarted my computer before going to the extremes, nothing is working. I cannot update wow (retail) as i get stuck in initializing. So glad I’m not the only one. 270. net update agent uses my full bandwidth while. net ” (without quotes). minnesotaHunter (Topic Creator) 11 years ago #3. Stuck on Initializing since Windows Update. Delete the Battle. msc and open System Configuration. C:\Program Files (x86)\World of Warcraft. Such as packet loss occurring corrupting the data. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing"World of Warcraft Forums Wotlk classic Update Stuck on Initializing. After that i closed the battle net launcher and all instances running in task manager (including updater agent) then relaunched into wow and it started updating. Been stuck on 94% with initializing for the newest update for WoW, this has been happening since yesterday when the patch was launched. net launcher Close any process related to Steam and Discord Temporarily disable anti-virus/malware (in my case I disabled. 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. net Desktop App with these steps: • Uninstall the Blizzard Battle. To play Blizzard games like World of Warcraft or Diablo 4, you need the Battle. World of Warcraft Forums Stuck on initialising. net. Start battle. ago. For me it started yesterday already. Deleting Blizzard and BNet folders from ProgramData. Runabel-argent-dawn May 8, 2023, 11:27pm #1. This resolved this issue for me. Navigate to the Services tab and check the Hide all Microsoft services box. If Battle. I have restarted the application. Are many others having this problem?World of Warcraft Dragonflight - 10. • 1 mo. WoW download stuck on "initializing". There was also a World of Warcraft update that happened in the meanwhile and it went through just fine, but my DI update is stuck on 99% - Initializing, for more than 1 hour already. So I thought about returning to the game but when I try to download WoW I’m stuck on “Initializing” and “Waiting on another update”. Seeing as though this thread is closed: Update stuck on initializing - #242 by Sonlak-grobbulus Just today I thought I would resub to try out Dragonflight. “@Maverick_LIVE_ Go ahead and open a ticket then. Technical Support. → Now I am sitting at my computer, watching Battle. " message that never goes away? If so, you are not alone. Technical Support. I had the same issue basically installer stuck on “initializing” and “Grabbing another update” for over an hour. 2 Common Issues Breaking News This Week's Scheduled Maintenance Subject. The app is stuck on “Updating”, with WoW Classic at 0%, PTR at 83%, and retail WoW at 0%. Reinstall the Battle. 2 Common Issues. Check the ” Hide all Microsoft services ” box. Stuck on Initializing/Waiting on another update - Technical Support. net installer. Support. net launcher but it wouldn’t reinstall. 30. Bandwidth settings have no limits or any schedule but still it’s been extremely slow. World of Warcraft Arena World Championship. Updated: 4 months ago Article ID: 206714 Common Problems. Same issue here, stuck on ‘Initializing…’. Sayman-nesingwary March 9, 2021, 10:09pm #1. 8 MB in the Initialization phase, and then stops and switches to Updating. msc in the search box and. Deleting bnet folder in C:ProgramData. net, Blizzard, and/or Blizzard Entertainment folders in the Windows temporary file locations below. I was surprised there weren’t already threads about his in this support forum. World of Warcraft Dragonflight - 10. Constant Updates and Endless Initialising. The exact same thing is happening to me right now. This is found in C:/ProgramData (which is a hidden folder). Evoker Level 70 Boost Gear Reverting From 424 to 414. If Battle. net launcher and still says initializing. Spam left click on the button. Femfatale-haomarush. 4. By Shan Abdul Jan 6, 2023. Community Tournaments. How do I fix this? Loading. Tick the. Got this same issue. Kymthegreat-staghelm November 8, 2023, 6:23pm 1. 1. Any help on this from the tech savvy would be appreciated. stuck on initializing. Same issue here, also on a Mac Studio (M1 Max, running OS12. Graphics. Had the big DLL problem in March as well. 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. Pwnmode-mograine October 6, 2022, 3:11am #6. Been stuck on initializing for over an hour. I’m so glad I resubbed before doing this update that is stuck at 0%, looking at my money going down the drain. net -Deleting the -Blizzard Entertainment- folder in ProgramData Still it just endlessly gets stuck on. NET framework update) and switched to Beta build of Bnet client, Game is downloading again. But it is stuck at "initializing", no matter what I do. You don't have two big updates on the same day. World of Warcraft Arena World Championship.