If you're having trouble installing or updating a game on Battle. The Repair Tool will scan your game files and attempt to fix any problems it finds. net. Restart your device and try downloading the update again. Close all other applications to resolve software conflicts and free up resources. net full disk access, making sure there was no world of warcraft folder in applications, AND restarting, it worked!I haven’t played the game for a long time and with dragon flight the one expansion I’ve wanted to play for a while now, I bought it a few days ago got sometime so I can catch up a few of my characters in levels for the release but now the game is stuck in an updating loop when I install it, it doesn’t even attempt to install the game but freezes. net again. Once you are at character select, close the first unauthenticated WoW. ago. net desktop app may resolve rare launcher issues. Run Battle. I thought it was battle. Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialogue. Uncheck everything on Network Bandwith. I’ve tried removing the . 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, . It’s stuck on initializing. No matter which one I have it work on, the Update gets stuck on “Initializing” at 0% and won’t budge from there, even after I leave it alone for hours. 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. Don't forget to backup your Interface folder, though. Thaelia-deathwing. November 14, 2023. Edit: Restarting the app in admin mode seems to have sped up the initialization speed. Technical Support. 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 you want to leave a comment on whether that worked for you or not, leave the comment in that topic… not here. Why is the. 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. My Battle. I’ve gone into Task Manager and killed all Blizzard. log and 3dmark. It should work after about a minute or two. Go ahead and delete both of those folders. Keep getting BLZBNTAG0000138F Scan and Repaired multiple times, same … World of Warcraft Dragonflight - 10. Talliyya-blackrock November 16, 2022, 7:53am #9. C:Program Files (x86)World Of Warcraft_retail_. It will stuck in initializing again, but don't get mad! Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc>performance>resource monitor In the "resource monitor" window check at network tab, if a process "Agent. Technical Support. Zuul-balnazzar. Technical Support. Game Install or Update Stuck at 0 B/s. GOOD LUCK. Kymthegreat-staghelm November 8, 2023, 6:23pm 1. . Perma "Updating/Initializing". My retail ended up needing a reinstall. net app and re open it or when I quit WoW (no matter which version) - Retail, TBC and Classic keeps updating. I've followed every step I possibly could, and still. net app, but now Im on 0% for installing battle. Switching battlenet launcher to the Beta version. Thought they would’ve made some improvements. Either “Initializing” or "Waiting for another download (and there is no other download) Giving up for the night. Having the same problem for the last 20 minutes now…. This worked for me as well, thanks. So I think the key thing here is patience. 3 Likes. Elbodeep-area-52. Press the Reset In-Game Options button to confirm. Uninstall Battle. Unable to Complete Achievement - Dream On. Thaelia-deathwing. So try and do a clean fresh reinstall and then let it do its thing. C:Program Files (x86)World of Warcraft. I can’t start WoW client directly because it’s not compatible (probably because of phase two today, it needs to update). exe file. After a few seconds it. Purpletits-firemawSeptember 26, 2022, 6:48pm. bnet just died. Some suggest closing Steam, running as admin, or updating Windows as possible fixes. #$%#. Restart your computer to resolve problems caused by programs and services running in the background. -Reboot PC -reinstall Battle. If I try again, it keeps failing. Check the ”Hide all Microsoft services” box. The Battle. repeat until successful. In the Processes tab, end all processes related to the Blizzard app. net, the app may be stuck at \"Initializing\" and prevent you from progressing. If your region is currently patching or undergoing maintenance there might be a known issue affecting all players. It’s stuck on Initializing. net desktop app. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. net, tried to reinstall and since then either stuck on “Updating battle. exe in the game directory instead of throught the Battle. Just navigate to where your WoW installation is (usually C:Program FilesWorld of Warcraft) and delete those three folders. I have followed the instructions mentioned here: WOW Stuck at Initializing but to no avail. Agnass-anvilmar. Anyone else ever have an issue like this before? I think there are server issues right now. I pre purchased the Dragonflight expansion, resubbed for 3 months and wanted to install wow, but it is stuck at “Initialising”. I will send you all i got from this timeline =) Oramir-alonsus November 16, 2022, 9:27pm #353. Stuck on Initializing. Try closing background applications to. Clean up. See: Download Stuck on 0% initializing - #14 by Skelgarer-1963 - Technical Support - World of Warcraft Forums. Installed Battle. In most cases, we find that “Initializing…” getting stuck is typically caused by a conflicting third-party program, damaged/corrupted local Battle. WoW Installation stuck at initializing. 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. World of Warcraft. Scan and Repair didn’t do anything either, got stuck just the same as Updating. Gummikylling-draenor November. I have several other Battle. Then, press CTRL+ALT+DEL to get to your task manager, and end any process that is called AGENT. Completely close the battle net app then navigate to the directory above. I have to close the client and restart it a minimum of four times to get the update to begin. Stuck on Initializing/Waiting on another update - Technical Support. Scan and repair doesn’t work either. For me it started yesterday already. net agent is continuously crashing and restarting the “initializing” step of the download. net; Rename World of Warcarft folder to something else;Reset the permissions on your WoW folder: 1. Darkseid-burning-legion November 16, 2022, 7:30pm #102. go to the Boot tab. Then click Options > Game Settings. and here we go 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 stress…Put the birds to bed. 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. Perl-anetheron (Perl) March 9, 2021, 10:17pm #2. CAS System Unable. Hi, When there is a wow update, the ‘initializing’ phase of the download is very slow. 1 Like. The “agent” is crashing my whole internet connection, does nothing. [Main Thread] - High World MS during afternoon - Nova/Wind ISP/Telecom Italia Sparkle Nov 2023. Maybe it helps! Or maybe try instal warzone and see if that works. well I did try lots of stuff like reinstalling app. WoW update stuck on Initializing, any help? I already had a look on bnet and deleted ny battlenet folder to try and fix it; but no luck. now i cannot. I was surprised there weren’t already threads about his in this. Getting stuck on initializing can also indicate corrupt files, or there’s a problem with the drive the game is installed on. i had 8gigs left on my disc and it kept initializing for 2hours at 4%. 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. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. make sure you are running steam as admin and then run the game again. After a long day of problem solving at work, coming home to another problem isn’t. 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. I can’t reinstall WoW. net. Technical Support. net Desktop App, then try to update a game. net, the game started to update, as usual. If it is downloading then it will unstuck after some time, don't interrupt it again just be patient. World of Warcraft Dragonflight - 10. I’m trying to reinstall WoW but it’s just stuck on 0% initializing forever. If that does not work, turn beta mode on for your b. Then went into the retail folder and deleted everything while it was still in this state. 2 Likes. Closing processes in task manager. 15 years ago it was one click and you could play, but as technology advances, the. My guess is overloaded Blizzard servers. Restart my computer. Kill the battle. Revert the folder name change. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. However, it refuses to update the game and remains stuck on. 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. 270. Run troubleshooting for WoW download update stuck on initializing. World of Warcraft ⚡ Guardians of the Dream - Common Issues CAS System Unable to Initialize ClientHandler. Updated: 3 weeks ago Article ID: 13934. I can’t start WoW client directly because it’s not compatible (probably because of phase two today, it. We've tried restarting battle net, restarting computer, going into beta battle. Emeldavi-tichondrius. Wait for a minute then plug your modem and router back into the power source. I was still able to trinket and use some of my toys but whenever I tried to cast a spell I got "cant do that while stunned". 1 Like. net website gives you a potential fix. At least it worked for me. restarted and hardbooted. Starting it as admin and so on. Victa-ashbringer March 27, 2021, 3:03am 1. net Desktop app. I did not have a WoW window up, but for some reason the process was still. It looks like the installer/updated is stuck in a loop, as every time, it moves from initializing, it gives a set of number that increment until is gets to the number is being reported before (2145571/2145571). 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. 33. Boards. Step 3: Click the Done button from the bottom right corner to save the settings. net app. Expect at least some free game time for this. I just launched battle. Running windows 10. Check @BlizzardCS on Twitter, or the technical support forums linked at the bottom of this article, for information on any ongoing issues. I can’t get past the “initializing” stage to start the. Disconnected When Leaving Garrison. Initializing is taking forever. Can't update World of Warcraft. Tried opening wow. msc in the search box and. World of Warcraft Lore Overview for people who don't really care Part 2: Part 2: The Expansions (WOTLK-MOP)Select all Agent, Blizzard Battle. net. Start up the launcher, and it just says Initializing. Let it initialize for 5-10 minutes before you think you have a problem. Earlier today, I got stuck in a never-ending scan and repair loop. Type msconfig. net Update Agent" or something similar, and end the task. It’s always initializing and reclaiming disc sp…“@Maverick_LIVE_ Go ahead and open a ticket then. You can close battle. Updated: 4 months ago Article ID: 206714 Common Problems. Mine is stuck on Initializing (452/452 bytes) and just doesnt budge. November 14, 2023. Either “Initializing” or "Waiting for another download (and there is no other download). net app Cache, also reinstalled it. battle. It’s stuck at initializing and nothing I do updates the WoW. Then went into the retail folder and deleted everything while it was still in this state. Launcher 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. net folder in its entirety. I can’t get past the “initializing” stage to start the. 13. Hopefully that helps, good luck!How to fix the WoW update stuck initializing? Uncheck the ”Load startup items” box. NET. The progress bar below the Install/Update button is currently at Initializing (242/1006) with a creeping progression. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Jobinstein • Additional comment actions. WoW download stuck on "initializing". Check @BlizzardCS on Twitter, or the technical support forums linked at the bottom of this article, for information on any ongoing issues. Support Technical Support. Recently, my Battle. I have tried restarting my pc, disabling the firewall and running as admin there has been no joy still stuck on initializing. net Agent". net with Admin Right and in Compatibility Mode. I have fast internet and the space on the computer. net Update stuck at 0% in your Windows 10 PC. killing agent in task manager. net and update the game to see if the issue persists. What a mess. net installer. Battle Net gets stuck on initializing (Fix)It never goes past initializing. Then when it loops, end the app by going to the blizzard logo in the top left, right click, and click exit. I guess the interim fix for now is to just run the exe and log in manually. 2 Common Issues CAS System Unable to Initialize ClientHandler. Pwnmode-mograine October 6, 2022, 3:11am #6. Disable any proxies that may interfere with the login module. selective startup. In such cases: Restart your router. When I started the Battle. net app icon and choose ‘Run as administrator’. I’ve also tried pausing the WoW updates to allow the desktop application to finish, but with no luck. Didn’t do anything. Pekins-firemaw November 15, 2022, 6:37pm 1. After 2 hours being stuck, I installed Windscribe too, used “New York - Empire” position, and it worked without any issue, i’m in game right now. Stuck on "Initializing. Update stuck at initializing. version. Then went into the retail folder and deleted everything while it was still in this state. I’m also having this issue. 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. Féyre-burning-blade November 16, 2022, 9:21pm. I tried restarting the client, I tried rebooting my computer. Update 2: Finally got past the indexes… but the download speed of the game is atrocious at 2. For problems installing or patching World of Warcraft, connecting to the realms or crashing during game play. Delete the Battle. Greetings, My Battle. (Don’t enter with your id and password) Step 4: Download WoW with your regions. Pointyënd-ashkandi July 13, 2023, 8:53am #1. The_Sinful. If there is no maintenance in your region follow the steps below to resolve this. So glad I’m not the only one. Third day in a row now. I’m having the same issue. ARTICLE: battle net just tells me the game is updating but its stuck on initializing. Game Install or Update Stuck on Initializing. you know its maintanence until 11am CEST. Slide the slider all the way down to never Notify. And every time it gets to this number it. This happens seemingly random to me, and has for months with the battle. I got stuck on the scan for retail but not for beta. If you're having trouble installing or updating a game on Battle. I’ve turned on viewing of hidden files and deleted the Battle. The games run well. Having the same problem for the last 20 minutes now…. msc in the search box and select System Configuration from the best match. Then once they are all uninstalled, go in and manually delete the main World of Warcraft folder where the. net server that gives the current client version is getting DDOSed. Technical Support. Follow same steps to turn Safe mode off and boot back normally. I have followed the instructions mentioned here: WOW Stuck at Initializing but to no avail. Unplug your Modem and Router from the power source. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. net app shows that there are updates for: WoW PTR WoW Retail WoW Classic No matter which one I have it work on, the Update gets stuck on “Initializing” at 0% and won’t budge from there, even after I leave it… Right click and select Run as Administrator on the launcher. Loading. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Update or temporarily uninstall any security programs, which may mistakenly identify the login module as a security threat. Add a Comment. This might fix the issue. 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. Try to launch in desktop mode for the updates - it seems to work faster (just yesterday my download limit in game mode was 100kb/s, desktop was 30Mb/s). net is running, close it. Help please. reinstalling WoW with partial deletion of the data files. net cache files following the steps Here. This resolved this issue for me. Troubleshooting steps for when a game installation or update is stuck on "Initializing"Initializing loop. Type msconfig. SupportTechnical Support. Something else to try - there is a little downwards pointing arrow at the top of the bnet launcher. 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. Rebooted the computer. Its a shame, I had been looking forward to creating my first Dracthyr Evoker after a long day of work. Expect at least some free game time for this. 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. In this scenario, you can fix the discussed issue by following the below-listed instructions. Comments are on moderation and will be approved in a timely manner. i have tried uninstalling wow retail, wow classic, and wow ptr and reinstalling wow retail. Game update starts and then stops installing. I opened a ticket to remove the authenticator now I'm stuck waiting for help. I had this issue. Technical Support. Select the World of WarCraft folder. Boards. Ways to Fix Fix World of Warcraft Update Stuck on Initializing on Windows 11 Run Blizzard App in a Selective Startup. Nothing changes it. Windows. exe and manually loging in, doesn’t help. im not the only one then? 5 Likes. Thanks though. Glad I’m not the only one stuck in the initializing loop. Use 'Show in Exporer', go into retail, and double-click on Wow. Game Install Stuck on Initializing. I r…open the retail folder and use the WOW Icon to get into the game. Starting as admin is the important part. Community Tournaments. Same here, stuck on initializing. 1: 145: October 24, 2023 MacOS - Memory leak since Beta DF and WoW goes to 120 GO of. net folder. I tweeted to Blizzard CS and they said they are aware and working on it. For me it started yesterday already. SupportTechnical Support. Kaotik-2758 February 13, 2020, 2:06pm 1. Not working here “Initializing” Tried all the tricks here. Open Battle. Updated Windows 10, . Try de-instal and then cleanup hdd + register. Disable any proxies that may interfere with the login module. net Desktop App; Update or. Oh sorry - it does waste my time, electricity and my mental health. Been stuck for more than 4 hours. -tried uninstalling from the battle. I’ve tried all fixes listed here plus a few others the CoD community came up with when facing the same problem. Followed alot of tips from forum posts with similar problem. That did not work for me, still stuck at initializing even after closing all bnet processes in task manager. Help please. ago. Cook food. To fix the problem, you can try running Bettle. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Anyone else come across this and how to work around it? Using a 14in M1 Pro MBP. TravelingGleeman •. If all the above options fail, try using a VPN. Jeges-outland November 16, 2022, 6:59pm #38. 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. Initializing (XXX/1006) It is moving incredibly slowly for having gigabit internet and SSD storage. 2 Likes. Updated:. PC with fresh install has Windows 10. 1 Like. this hasnt worked either. Welcome to the Technical Support forum for Blizzard Desktop Application. Technical Support. exe. look in the task manager. I even did a clean install of everything and still nothing. Been stuck for over 30min like this now. Found the fix! Uninstall the driver in device manager under game controllers. net stuck on initializing. I just bought the latest expansion of World of Warcraft today and I am installing it new on my PC (up until now, I have not played the game on the PC). Edit 2: Got past the first initialization loop and into a measured megabyte download only to get stuck in yet another initialization loop. Same problem on 2 computers. net and reinstalling it, I would let it try and install again. After a few seconds it. Start battle. if it still gets stuck at the social club loop. Nerd-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 8:17pm #181. net in the allowed list in your firewall settings and see if the download moves past “Initializing”. Kranox-mazrigos November 16, 2022, 7:02pm #44. It will work then. I even did a clean install of everything and still nothing. I deleted the retail folder entirely and copied the classic folder. :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” 🙃Best. Same issue. Up to two hours before the download starts. Clearing Battle. Then press the Esc key to open the Game Menu. Delete the Battle. Make sure your firewall or antivirus isn’t blocking Battle. Expect at least some free game time for this. IF it D. The game will not be updating; click Play. 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.