and also rebooting battle. net installer. 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” 1 Like. I’ve been stuck at initializing for over 5 minutes now, can’t get into the game becauuse the update isnt workingI repaired the client 3 times and it is still stuck in 99% Initializing for 3 hours now. net -closing tasks in Task Manager related to Battle. Greetings, My Battle. net but the download is stuck at initializing/0% and then I get the whoops! window. Did a scan and repair but it was still stuck on initializing. Eel-suramar. My current speed test shows 300mbit+ and another game downloaded just a bit earlier at 40mb/s. Start the test and launch the Battle. I tried running Battle. Click on This PC (Windows 10) and open the system partition C. It’s the entire community, this isn’t a cache issue, it’s a blizz issue. Switching battlenet launcher to the Beta version. General Discussion. 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. Im on a Win11 latest update rig. net folder. Ensure you’re running Battle. Updating 0% Initializing. Battlenet is the go-to client if you want to play big title games like Diablo 4, Overwatch 2, World of Warcraft, etc. Dudesweat-bleeding-hollow November 17, 2022, 1:21am #70. 0% Updating, nothing is happening - > I closed Battle. 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”. Update 2: Finally got past the indexes… but the download speed of the game is atrocious at 2. World of Warcraft. Closed my Antivirus. Still stuck on initializing. November 14, 2023. net app and re open it or when I quit WoW (no matter which version) - Retail, TBC and Classic keeps updating. Start battle. World of Warcraft Arena World Championship. Check @BlizzardCS on Twitter, or the technical support forums linked at the bottom of this article, for information on any ongoing issues. net update agent in task manager before it would work to reopen and start the patch successfully. This is found in C:/ProgramData (which is a hidden folder). Blizzard seems to have a network issue. I recommend keeping an eye on the forums for any updates as we get them. Already submitted 3 bug reports through the battle. com Waiting on another installation, doesn’t work. Technical Support. Hello everyone i installed WOW classic a month ago and everything was running smooth till about a week ago on the battle. 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. I’ve gone into Task Manager and killed all Blizzard processes and made sure the WoW. So what’s the Blizzard policy on lost. Just delete the Battle. ago. Neither. Updated: 3 weeks ago Article ID: 13934. net folder. net Desktop App. What more can we even attempt?Perma "Updating/Initializing". net app quickly enough, it’ll say initializing under the play button, then checking data indices, then starts reclaiming disk space. It will work then. World of Warcraft addon managers can prevent Agent from updating game files. I’ve gone into Task Manager and killed all Blizzard. 2 from battle. I recently tried to download this game after a good few years away and got stuck on this issue like many others. World of Warcraft ForumsI pre purchased the Dragonflight expansion, resubbed for 3 months and wanted to install wow, but it is stuck at “Initialising”. Just unistall the game, then stop. 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. Check the “ Run this program as an administrator. Select the World of WarCraft folder. Kaotik-2758 February 13, 2020, 2:06pm 1. go to the Boot tab. Troubleshooting steps when a game installation or update is stuck on. 0% Updating, nothing is happening - > I closed Battle. net launcher (or window). Clearing the Battle. ago. net app, however it is permanently stuck on Initializing. Click on the lock and unlock it,. Open Battle. Common Problems. well thats weird, launching the wow. I have plenty of space on my SSD, looked at other fixes and now luck. Test the internet speed. " Disable VPN: The Battle. net app. President but it will crash our. 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, . If your World of Warcraft (WoW) update is stuck on "initializing," it can be caused by various factors. net -Deleting the -Blizzard Entertainment- folder in ProgramData Still it just endlessly gets stuck on. Type msconfig. Update? No, the initializing doesn’t end here. Technical Support. Wait until the lights turn back on. 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”. Here's how to do that on Windows. Uninstalling and reinstalling battlenet. Check the ”Hide all Microsoft services” box. Uninstalling and reinstalling the Battle. I just launched battle. ran as admin, uninstalled. ’ - > I went outside with my dog for 30 mins. net, even if I also. I know global. Game Install or Update Stuck at 0 B/s. Turn on your. Here are the instructions: In the “Host” field, enter “ us. 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. Wait for a minute then plug your modem and router back into the power source. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. thought it was just me… gave up and uninstalled - now I can’t reinstall. Close all Battle. net folder and restart your Blizzard App. 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. Been this way for 2 days, Did a windows update (I'm on 11, theres a . I managed to fix the issue by completely uninstalling World of Warcraft and the battlenet. World of Warcraft Forums – 14 Nov 21 Battle. net app which I downloaded, but it didn’t help. this hasnt worked either. msc in the search box and. Tick the checkbox for Hidden items, and click on the Program Data folder. net. net Desktop App is stuck at "Initializing," try the following steps:Game updating, nothing happening. Occasionally, you may find your World of Warcraft update stuck on initializing because of internet connectivity issues. Run Blizzard App in a Selective Startup. Boards. • 1 yr. Something like, battle. net update agent uses my full bandwidth while. However, the update wouldn't ever start actually. My Tickets. 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. If your World of Warcraft (WoW) update is stuck on "initializing," it can be caused by various factors. How do I fix this? Loading. Here are some possible reasons and troubleshooting steps you can try: Network Issues: Poor or unstable internet connection can cause the update to. Uncheck everything on Network Bandwith. If it’s still getting stuck, go ahead and post your. net, Blizzard, and/or Blizzard Entertainment folders in the Windows temporary file locations below. Glad I’m not the only one stuck in the initializing loop. Do i have to reinstall or what, like many i can’t repair. In the Processes tab, end all processes related to the Blizzard app. For me it started yesterday already. Wait until the lights turn back on. See full list on makeuseof. 2 Common Issues. 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. Have already restarted my PC and tried to pause/restart the update process but nothing is working. Type C:ProgramData into the Open field and press Enter. ago. Rename World of Warcarft folder to something else. After enough restarts, it will eventually get going, but holy. However, it refuses to update the game and remains stuck on initializing. After that, navigate to the following path: C : ProgramData Blizzard Entertainment Battle. Something else to try - there is a little downwards pointing arrow at the top of the bnet launcher. In the Processes tab, end all processes related to the Blizzard app. Macbook. Step 5. ’ - > I went outside with my dog for 30 mins. Rule Out Internet Issues. I can’t launch the game because the launcher is evidently trying to update or download some files, but it is stuck between “Initializing” and “Waiting on another installation or update. Game update starts and then stops installing. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Killsalot. net, Blizzard, and/or Blizzard Entertainment folders in the Windows temporary file locations below. Low and behold I can’t even download the game I paid for because it gets stuck in an infinite initializing loop. Mine keeps saying that I need to update… but all it does is reclaim space and closes. Reboot your PC. Kymthegreat-staghelm November 8, 2023, 6:23pm 1. • 2 mo. Updating 0% Initializing. If there's something preventing it from downloading, it may tell you why. The progress bar below the Install/Update button is currently at Initializing (242/1006) with a creeping progression. it sat at 0% for about 20-30 mins then had install showing on the button but applying updates under the button. net won’t update. This is not the first time I have issues with that crappy Battle. After a few seconds it. net servers are down. Open the Battle. Also a Mac user here stuck on 0%. Sheqz-tarren-mill November 16, 2022, 7:05pm #47. Unable to Complete Achievement - Dream On. Stuck on initializing screen and now ‘waiting on. stuck on initializing. Uninstall doesn’t work. 0% Updating, nothing is happening - > I closed 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. Rule Out Internet Issues. I'm trying to install on macOS Ventura 13. WoW gets stuck on initializing when trying to update. Restarted my PC and was able to start up wow just fine. Update 2: Finally got past the indexes… but the download speed of the game is atrocious at 2. Every time I close Battle. Low and behold I can’t even download the game I paid for because it gets stuck in an infinite initializing loop. Many players have reported this issue on the official forum and shared their possible solutions. Blizzard CS - The Americas @BlizzardCS. The progress bar below the Install/Update button is currently at Initializing (242/1006) with a creeping progression. Community Tournaments. World of Warcraft Dragonflight - 10. net’s scan and repair tool. Download stuck on the "Updating Battle. Stuck on initializing, can’t play. You’ll have to: Reset your user interface, this will ensure. Updated: 4 months ago Article ID: 206714 Common Problems. Same issue. Initializing (XXX/1006) It is moving incredibly slowly for having gigabit internet and SSD storage. net folder and restart your Blizzard App. Reinstall the Battle. net folder in its entirety. net app and re open it or when I quit WoW (no matter which version) - Retail, TBC and Classic keeps updating. net and opened it again → Now I am stuck at ‘Waiting for another update. Are you stuck on initializing when trying to update or launch World of Warcraft? You are not alone. That doesn’t seem to accomplish anything. And now, finally, I removed everything related to BattleNet, Blizzard, and World of Warcraft and started a new fresh install. I had the same issue basically installer stuck on “initializing” and “Grabbing another update” for over an hour. Rebooting the PC helped. I have deleted Battle. ’ - > I went outside with my dog for 30 mins. net Desktop App with these steps: • Uninstall the Blizzard Battle. Troubleshooting steps when a game installation or update is stuck on "Initializing"WoW Installation stuck at initializing. Been stuck on 94% with initializing for the newest update for WoW, this has been happening since yesterday when the patch was launched. Either “Initializing” or "Waiting for another download (and there is no other download) Giving up for the night. If Battle. Attempt the install or update while the winMTR tool is running. exe. Follow same steps to turn Safe mode off and boot back normally. 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. I’ve been stuck at initializing for over 5 minutes now, can’t get into the game becauuse the update isnt working. If Battle. Try creating a new administrator account to resolve permissions issues. Video driver crash in World of Warcraft with AMD video cards (7900 XTX) on DirectX 12. Open task manager, sort by network if it helps. → When I came home, Waiting for another update is no longer there and it is 0% Updating again. Reinstall the Battle. The update servers are unreachable. I’ve disabled my firewall. It’s always initializing and reclaiming disc sp…World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing". I have tried everything the internet has told me to try. net app, and then click Exit. This forum provides players with a place to discuss technical issues with each other and official Blizzard representatives. net app is known to not be very VPN friendly, so try downloading the data. 5 M1 MBP. r/starcitizen. Right-click on the Battle. (Don’t enter with your id and password) Step 4: Download WoW with your regions. Same issue here, also on a Mac Studio (M1 Max, running OS12. us. net client altogether. 14. After that, navigate to the following path: C :\ ProgramData \ Blizzard Entertainment \ Battle. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. The steps that worked for me was as follows: Make sure auto-update is disabled on your Battle. Try uninstalling ALL versions of WoW (Classic, Wrath, and Dragonflight) through the Battle. PC. Click Selective startup and clear the Load startup items check box. Game Install or Update Stuck on Initializing. If you don’t see all 3 folders in each. Need help to fix this. 2 Common Issues. net, uninstalled Battle. I have restarted the application. Installed bnet and then tried to install WoW but “got the initializing…” loop. 270. NET. Nerd-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 8:17pm #181. Every single time WoW has an update, no matter how small, I get stuck on initializing. If I pause and resume it gets stuck on waiting on another update, despite being the only battlenet-game on the computer. Click it, then select World of Warcraft to update. BNET Update Agent Stuck at 45%. Tried everything I can think now doing system restore as one last attempt to fix. PC with fresh install has Windows 10. Initializing, doesn’t work. Warlóór-steamwheedle. Game Install or Update Stuck on Initializing. 2 Common Issues Breaking News This Week's Scheduled Maintenance Subject. well thats weird, launching the wow. 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. Revert the folder name change. What a mess. ago • Edited 1 yr. Really stumped on this one. Swear blizz never used to have this much of an issue with updates and video game launches. Glad I’m not the only one stuck in the initializing loop. net launcher”. World Of Warcraft is nearly nine years old, an age at which most good games border on "classic". 2 Common Issues CAS System Unable to Initialize ClientHandler. World of Warcraft Forums Wotlk classic Update Stuck on Initializing. The Blizzard Battle. net App (skip Step 6 for now, we will re-install later). → When I came home, Waiting for another update is no longer there and it is 0% Updating. exe. I’m stuck on the initialising steps. Technical Support. Loading. Their issue that they need to fix. net App (skip Step 6 for now, we will re-install later). Try creating a new user account on Windows, and. Support My Tickets Contact Support Support. by blizz. Aerlas-magtheridon. Or at least, that’s what fixed it for me last time it happened to me. Was there ever an actual fix for this? I have tried literally all of the tier one stuff Blizz would suggest as well as the. restarted and hardbooted. 3. For me it started yesterday already. Thanks though. Krugraa-argent-dawn (Krugraa) December 16, 2021, 10:03pm #3. [Main Thread] - High World MS during afternoon - Nova/Wind ISP/Telecom Italia Sparkle Nov 2023. So glad I’m not the only one. Spam left click on the button so you can click right when it says Update (it disappears in a fraction of a second, you need to spam the left. 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. Then relaunch and it should work. 10:47 PM · Dec 16, 2022. NET and GPU. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. net Desktop App is stuck at "Initializing," try the following steps: Restart Battle. With W11, the result is the same. net is currently unavailable, the update process will be impacted and the client will not be able to initialize the WoW. Support Technical 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. Technical Support. 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. Troubleshooting steps for when a game installation or update is stuck on "Initializing" Updated: 4 months ago Article. So glad I’m not the only one. 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. it should start. net as an Administrator. After recording data for about 5 minutes, click “export text” and save the winMTR file in an easy to find location. 1 Like. I’ve never seen it go this slow. I even did a clean install of everything and still nothing. Check out this thread to see what worked for them and how you can get back. Two possible workarounds that could help are listed below until we get this fully resolved: Try clearing the Battle. " message that never goes away? If so, you are not alone. November 14, 2023. Be it for downloading, launching, or updating these games on your PC. 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. net folder in its entirety. Slide the slider all the way down to never Notify. Usually a restart of the client or my pc will fix it. • Next (before re-installing) let’s delete any Battle. Running BNet with Admin privileges and Windows 7 compatibility mode. net -Deleting the -Blizzard Entertainment- folder in ProgramData Still it just endlessly gets stuck on. i cant install because im still i initializing… ive also attempted to install in a new folder. look in the task manager. Scan and repair doesn’t work either. . net and still. 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”. Technical Support. I’ve tried everything recommended except reinstalling bnet launcher. net client cache ensures you rule out the file corruption as a cause of the error that prevents you from initializing WoW updates. Restart your PC. Troubleshooting steps for when a game installation or update is stuck on "Initializing" Updated: 4 months ago minnesotaHunter (Topic Creator) 11 years ago #3. net update agent uses my full bandwidth while doing nothing. Now I got stuck in the Initializing 2145581/2145581 loop. net Update stuck at 0% in your Windows 10 PC. net as an administrator can sometimes fix the initialization problem. net, Blizzard, and/or Blizzard Entertainment folders in the Windows temporary file locations below. trying to install World of Warcraft and the install gets stuck at "Initializing 2145571/2145571". Restart your device and try downloading the update again. net Launcher. been waiting on update for an hour. Cancelling the scan replaces the game’s ‘Play’ button with ‘Update,’ which just begins the scan once again. Game Install or Update Stuck on Initializing Troubleshooting steps when a game installation or update is stuck on "Initializing" Updated: 4 months ago Article. The “update” is just stuck at 0 %. Check out this thread and see if any of them work for you. Will not let me uninstall until the updates are complete. net and opened it again → Now I am stuck at ‘Waiting for another update. Installed Battle. i cant install because im still i initializing… ive also attempted to install in a new folder. Anyone else stuck on 0% updating or initializing? Update not working for me. Check out this thread to see what worked for them and how you can get back to the game as soon as possible. Getting stuck on initializing can also indicate corrupt files, or there’s a problem with the drive the game is installed on. NET and GPU Restarting the PC. Emeldavi-tichondrius. Deleted the cache, interface and WTF files, but that did nothing. net .