This is the first thing you should do when you see your blizzard app is not downloading anything or stuck in a queue. You can close battle. Having the same problem for the last 20 minutes now…. Me too. Look for any battle. My guess is overloaded Blizzard servers but that’s just a wild guess as. ’ - > I went outside with my dog for 30 mins. Game Install or Update Stuck on Initializing. net app, but now Im on 0% for installing battle. It’s stuck at initializing and nothing I do updates the WoW. net, so I uninstalled and now bnet re-install is stuck on 0% for a few hours. I left it running overnight for 10+ hours, still Initializing… SOLUTION: I ran the Wow. net Desktop App with these steps: • Uninstall the Blizzard Battle. Same issue here, tried restarting pc back to initializing. Delete the Cache folder. I’m also having this issue. Still stuck on initializing. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. " SupportTechnical Support. Start battle. I think the download servers are dead. Read on the forum that you can try to reinstall the battle. Etzzy-doomhammer January 27, 2020, 6:22pm #4. SupportTechnical Support. Just unistall the game, then stop. Glad I’m not the only one stuck in the initializing loop. Save changes and start the app. Continues to sit on (2203048/2203048) It is strange that it’s the same issue on all 3 of my machines. Disable or temporarily uninstall these programs, restart your computer, and try. I had WotLK and retail installed but it still could not locate either one even after manually pointing it at the file location. 270. Things i have tried so far that I have seen recommended on the internet: • Closing Discord during installation. :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” 🙃World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Technical Support. ŶŦǶNyŦǑP5-1100 December 15, 2020, 3:34pm #1. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Force deleted everything about the game from my computer, reinstall doesn’t work. Completely close the battle net app then navigate to the directory above. I can’t get past the “initializing” stage to start the. Vengeful Chicken is available for the next 3 days (NA)Update is stuck on initializing for World of Warcraft retail (worked fine for classic). Now we are unable to reinstall the program. I have to close the client and restart it a minimum of four times to get the update to begin. Rambush-rattlegore July 15, 2023, 12:40am #1. Force Stop Blizzard. Uninstalled Battlenet thinking it would help if I reinstalled but now it’s stuck on installing the damn launcher itself nevermind updating Warcraft for me to play. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Runabel-argent-dawn May 8, 2023, 11:27pm #1. Supersalv • 10 mo. Spread the loveAs a World of Warcraft player, it can be frustrating when an update gets stuck on “Initializing” on your Windows computer. My Tickets. Technical Support. 2 Common Issues. I had the same issue basically installer stuck on “initializing” and “Grabbing another update” for over an hour. Check the ”Hide all Microsoft. exe; reinstall via administrator; flush DNS; and still the installer is 1 very slow to install and 2 gets stuck anywhere between 40% and 55%Edit: I just tried installing WoW Classic and it works, however, I tried installed WoW PTR and it also gets stuck on initializing. . “@Maverick_LIVE_ Go ahead and open a ticket then. Close all other applications. 18423. 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, . In such cases: Restart your router. i cant install because im still i initializing… ive also attempted to install in a new folder. Vanasmut-tichondrius. NET and GPU. Support Technical Support. Stuck on Initializing. I have rebooted the. Been stuck for over 30min like this now. 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. Nothing is working it's stuck on initializing and I am unable to even install World of Warcraft even though I was playing regularly just the other day. Seems its on Blizz’s back end. The “agent” is crashing my whole internet connection, does nothing. 4MB/s. Hello, It started couple hours ago. Baradûr-draenor. net processes, restarting, etc. Maybe it helps! Or maybe try instal warzone and see if that works. So i have played wow on this laptop since it was birthed 2 years ago (Alienware m17). 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. Savagely-steamwheedle-cartel November 16, 2022, 9:40pm #36. ago. I have been trying to install retail WoW all evening, and the battle. Windows applied an update last week and since then haven’t been able to log in or update WoW. Technical Support. 7. Delete the Cache folder; Restart computer and launch. #$%#. I guess the interim fix for now is to just run the exe and log in manually. Locked post. 2 Common Issues. World of Warcraft Dragonflight - 10. -tried uninstalling from the battle. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. net app completely, didn’t help. Technical Support. Delete the Cache folder. One of the more memorable moments leading up to World of Warcraft: Dragonflight’s launch came a few months back when Ion Hazzikostas was asked about a certain impossible-to-miss sword sticking out of Silithus. Hi there, Also stuck on initializing. If World of Warcraft doesn't launch on your computer, I’m going to give you the best solution. Grubbass-burning-legion November 15,. Edit: I just tried installing WoW Classic and it works, however, I tried installed WoW PTR and it also gets stuck on initializing. Now I got stuck in the Initializing 2145581/2145581 loop. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Uninstall doesn’t work. The games run well. Disconnected When Leaving Garrison. I have tried everything the internet has told me to try. net app icon and choose ‘Run as administrator’. net update agent” from there. We've tried restarting battle net, restarting computer, going into beta battle. Restarted CPU and all that jazz. I guess the interim fix for now is to just run the exe and log in manually. ran as admin, uninstalled. Tried restarting PC, reinstalling bnet, repair client, clean registers, try to set game folder to full. Technical Support. If I leave it up and try to let the client figure itself out, it'll sit there doing nothing for hours. Game Install or Update Stuck on Initializing. Press Command + I. net button at the top left of the Battle. 4MB/s. Pwnmode-mograine October 6, 2022, 3:11am #6. I am unable to download the new patch and am stuck on initializing I have already restarted my entire pc. C:\Program Files (x86)\World of Warcraft. NET. Net Launcher somehow lost the location of all of my games. I conducted a scan/repair thinking that might help but fell into the infinite loop instead. The advice given in the thread I've linked is basically to wait a while because of server issues, is the same. The easiest fix for this problem is to just wait guys, don’t be impatient. Close all Battle. Aerlas-magtheridon. . Updated:. Garrison monuments have been broken for a year now. I had to go in and relocate each of them and it was fine, except for World of Warcraft. 2 Common Issues Subject. I can’t get past the “initializing” stage to start the. 57 Likes. 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. -tried uninstalling from the battle. Community Tournaments. Pekins-firemaw November 15, 2022, 6:37pm #1. Restarted my PC and was able to start up wow just fine. im not sure why its not connecting for. So far, the game seems a lot more technical than I remember. SupportTechnical Support. Camuz-golemagg November 16, 2022,. net app Cache, also reinstalled it. Account, App, & Shop; World of Warcraft; Warcraft Rumble; Diablo IV; Diablo Immortal; Overwatch 2;. net as admin. Scan and repair doesn’t work either. 2 Likes. Foxaris-draenor November 28, 2022, 9:52pm. World of Warcraft - Patch Stuck on Initializing - Update Problem(For non-Turkish players this is Turkish Guide, dont say me anything about guide language but. Can't install the game, the download is stuck. How to fix the WoW update stuck initializing? I cannot update wow (retail) as i get stuck in initializing. EDIT: Looks like when you exit the game it goes back to Initializing…. Once the game ran, the “Initializing” disappeared and the PLAY button lit up. Hearthstone is stuck waiting for something else to update. Arkanor-deathwing November 3, 2022, 6:58pm #5. I was sitting waiting for Deathwhisper to become active trying not to lose my mind over the lag, when suddenly I disconnect from the server. The battle net just tells me the game is updating but its stuck on initializing. Update stuck at initializing. net icon spinning but the "start install" button is greyed out. Kymthegreat-staghelm November 8, 2023, 6:23pm 1. his account wont install dragonflight. 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. If I try again, it keeps failing. 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. 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. Technical Support. Shakazdi-wyrmrest-accord October 6, 2022, 1:03am 1. Follow same steps to turn Safe mode off and boot back normally. Assuming this is due to massive amounts of people trying to download, but putting this thread here saying for the last 3 hours, my download has been sitting at 0% “Initializing download”. Hit the Windows key and R. net Agent". exe. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. If anybody has this problem, open task manager and end the task "Agent". net Desktop App with these steps: • Uninstall the Blizzard Battle. Worked for me when stuck in the battlenet app. net application. It took a bit of time, but it eventually got done. What more can we even attempt? SOLUTION: I ran the Wow. Closing processes in task manager. At least it worked for me. Restart your device and try downloading the update again. Emeldavi-tichondrius. Only problem is, my game just stays on initializing loop forever. Every time I close Battle. Uninstalling and reinstalling the Battle. It’s the same result. net Launcher and attempt the installation again. I'm having the same problem as this guy, basically the installer hangs at the beginning with the Battle. net Launcher. it probably looked something like this. net. reinstalling WoW with partial deletion of the data files. Press the Reset In-Game Options button to confirm. Click the Blizzard icon at the top left part of the screen and choose Settings from the dropdown menu. Been stuck on waiting for this thing to “update” for a half hour now. Technical Support. The progress bar below the Install/Update button is currently at Initializing (242/1006) with a creeping progression. So im at 150/270mb on initializing nowlol. I’ve also tried pausing and resuming with no avail and double checked there’s enough space on SSDs. Fix, rename etc. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. I’ve deleted the BNet Files and Cache as that worked in the past but now i’m stumped. Swear blizz never used to have this much of an issue with updates and video game launches. Help pleaseWorld of Warcraft Arena World Championship. Stuck on. It is now stuck on "Applying Updates 0%". The battle net just tells me the game is updating but its stuck on initializing. Sayman-nesingwary March 9, 2021, 10:09pm #1. Check if battlenet is actually doing anything. This happened to me and I reset and reinstalled everything. Game update starts and then stops installing. net files, or a problem connecting to the patching server. net, Blizzard, and/or Blizzard Entertainment folders in the Windows temporary file locations below. This worked for me as well, thanks. Uninstalled Battlenet thinking it would help if I reinstalled but now it’s stuck on installing the damn launcher itself nevermind updating Warcraft for me to play. Many players have reported this issue on the official forum and shared their possible solutions. 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. Deleted the files, uninstalled the launcher. " SupportTechnical Support. How to fix the WoW update stuck initializing? Uncheck the ”Load startup items” box. Same issue here, stuck on ‘Initializing…’. 27758. Stuck on initializing, every update. Recently, my Battle. Login to Battle. Evoker Level 70 Boost Gear Reverting From 424 to 414. • Next (before re-installing) let’s delete any Battle. In most cases, we find that “Initializing…” getting stuck is typically caused by a conflicting third-party program, damaged/corrupted local Battle. I have fast internet and the space on the computer. Nowaqu-burning-legion November 16, 2022, 7:57pm #144. 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. net cache files following the steps Here. 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. Im at a loss on what to do. Support Technical Support. Updated: 8 months ago Article ID: 23672 Antivirus and firewall software play an important role in computer security. My Tickets. Close Unwanted Programs and Services on Windows. 🤔 ( I have. Kaotik-2758 February 13, 2020, 2:06pm 1. Right-click on the “Partition” on which the game has been installed and select “Properties”. net launcher (would just get stuck) removed all Battle. After that, navigate to the following path: C :\ ProgramData \ Blizzard Entertainment \ Battle. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. It’s taken 30+ minutes to download another 30 MB, from 250 to 280MB. cleared caches. com Restart your PC. Try uninstalling ALL versions of WoW (Classic, Wrath, and Dragonflight) through the Battle. 2 Common Issues CAS System Unable to Initialize ClientHandler. Step 3. Wait until the lights turn back on. World of Warcraft ⚡ Guardians of the Dream - Common Issues CAS System Unable to Initialize ClientHandler. Low and behold I can’t even download the game I paid for because it gets stuck in an infinite initializing loop. I’ve been trying to reinstall the game on my Mac book air which has had no problems in the past. I've now completely uninstalled everything from my Battle. Then press the Esc key to open the Game Menu. Didn’t do anything. SOLUTION: I ran the Wow. C:\Program Files (x86)\World Of Warcraft_retail_. So glad I’m not the only one. Brownpaw-draenor November 16, 2022,. Try uninstalling ALL versions of WoW (Classic, Wrath, and Dragonflight) through the Battle. Hexenmeíster-amanthul November 16, 2022, 7:06pm #49. WoW update is stuck on initializing. net again. Fixes I’ve. Any suggestion on how to fix would. OS: Windows 11 (22H2) compilation: 22621. 2. Thaelia-deathwing. Xee-draenor March 27, 2023, 9:52pm 1. 2. We are able to install battle. Initializing usually means something is downloading in the background which happens to me at every patch. Support. [Main Thread] - High World MS during afternoon - Nova/Wind ISP/Telecom Italia Sparkle Nov 2023. Then once they are all uninstalled, go in and manually delete the main World of Warcraft folder where the game was. You can replicate the problem by simply marking the Data folder as Read-Only, suggesting something on your pc is preventing access to the game folder(s), usually an anti-virus or firewall app. Blizzard ForumsUnder the General tab, select Selective startup. Stuck on "Initializing. I've now completely uninstalled everything from my Battle. A fresh install of Bnet and WoW has done nothing. Stuck on Initializing/Waiting on another update - Technical Support. Game Install or Update Stuck on Initializing Troubleshooting steps for when a game installation or update is stuck on "Initializing" Updated: 4 months ago Article. Support. Step 4. Lolyp-argent-dawn November 16, 2022,. (Don’t enter with your id and password) Step 4: Download WoW with your regions. net launcher, and started re-installing wotlk. Check out this thread and see if any of them work for you. Update or temporarily uninstall any security programs, which may mistakenly identify the login module as a security threat. Stuck on Initializing, restarted battlenet, did nothing, several times. Anyone else experiencing extreme slow Initializing in Battle. Seriously how many times do we have to see this before Blizzard makes an affirmative move to end all the problems around this ongoing issue. Or at least, that’s what fixed it for me last time it happened to me. net launcher then go task manager close remaining apps then restart should probably fix it. At least it worked for me. Reinstall the Battle. LoadingWorld of Warcraft Dragonflight - 10. Other users comment with their own. After that, I restarted my PC and tried installing World of Warcraft again. With W11, the result is the same. Restarting this did not work. selective startup. The problem is not on my side. It will work then. I have fast internet and the space on the computer. ” I have tried causing the downloader to “start this update now” but that has no effect. net app. any updates would sooth my mind. Before deleting any files, make sure Battle. Sometimes, killing the update in the task manager and. Support Technical Support. Linux. LoadingI have the same problem, been waiting for over an hour now on initializing. If you don’t see all 3 folders in each. Switch to the Game Install/Update tab by clicking on it and scroll down to the Network Bandwidth section. Can't update World of Warcraft. " message that never goes away? If so, you are not alone. Uninstall doesn’t work. Kaotik-2758 February 13, 2020, 2:06pm 1. I thought it was battle. I cannot update wow (retail) as i get stuck in initializing. Technical Support. net client cache ensures you rule out the file corruption as a cause of the error that prevents you from initializing WoW updates. Not working here “Initializing” Tried all the tricks here. net launcher and download the game before buying sub and the game is stuck on initializing, this is a fresh clean install on a new PC since I last played. 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. Sometimes fetching download manifest. 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. WoW update is stuck on initializing. Didn’t do anything. You don't have two big updates on the same day. 14. Once the game ran, the “Initializing” disappeared and the PLAY button lit up. We recently upgraded to Window’s 11 and had issues with WOW, so we uninstalled it figuring it was corrupt. Waiting on another installation, doesn’t work. Common Problems. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Seems a widespread issue. 1. net. Followed alot of tips from forum posts with similar problem. exe. Stuck at initializing?Start the battle. Phantasticus-azuremyst November 16, 2022, 7:54pm. I just launched battle. Technical Support. Partner and I also stuck on “Initializing” at 0%, seems a widespread issue. Either “Initializing” or "Waiting for another download (and there is no other download). Removing bandwidth limit. 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. solution is to open you. What a mess. net processes in Task Manager; Navigate to the following: C: ProgramData Blizzard Entertainment Battle. Was looking forward to a nice evening with the pre-patch. Was looking forward to a nice evening with the pre-patch. net application. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support.