Hope this helps. net app installation is doing the same thing: getting stuck on the Updating function. This is found in C:/ProgramData (which is a hidden folder). Very frustrating. So, this worked for me. Oramir-alonsus November 16, 2022, 9:27pm. I’ll have to wait, I guess. 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, . This resolved this issue for me. Instead of using a wireless connection, use a physical LAN. I think the download servers are dead. Confirmed Wow classic WOTLK is working fine. net launcher (or window). NET. 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 been trying to install retail WoW all evening, and the battle. Within this directory just delete the folder named Battle. Hatorri-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 7:43pm #121. net launcher. I even did a clean install of everything. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is a 2023 first-person shooter video game primarily developed by Sledgehammer Games and published by Activision. Now, you can check if Blizzard launcher stuck on initializing. I think a compensation is needed - if you cannot provide the service you are paid to provide to your customers, you need to give compensation. When the WoW update gets stuck on initializing, you must disable other apps and processes, update the Battle. Following someone elses advice, I tried uninstalling the battle. After setting up a VPN Connection (to Canada), I closed Bnet from taskmanager and restarted it. #354. I even did a clean install of everything and still nothing. net Tools folder to automatically rebuild outdated or corrupt files. Same Problem here, now i have the classic feeling so many people enjoys. So good! Edit: yes, I tried restarting thje battle net app. 1 Like Phaidon-rexxar November 9, 2023, 7:50pmEdit: I just tried installing WoW Classic and it works, however, I tried installed WoW PTR and it also gets stuck on initializing. Restarting the Diablo download and changing D4 installation folder had no success either. Delete the Battle. net launcher”. • 1 yr. Getting stuck on initializing can also indicate corrupt files, or there’s a problem with the drive the game is installed on. 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. And now, finally, I removed everything related to BattleNet, Blizzard, and World of Warcraft and started a new fresh install. net files, or a problem connecting to the patching server. I have tried troubleshooting with every article available for a variety of issues. Technical Support. I’ve tried removing the . Rule Out Internet Issues. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Лунокрыл-eversong November 16, 2022, 6:53am #3. EDIT: Looks like when you exit the game it goes back to Initializing…. I know global. Many players have reported this issue on the official forums and some of them have found solutions. Having the same issue. Tried opening wow. Right-click on the “Partition” on which the game has been installed and select “Properties”. Shocckington-tichondrius November 14, 2023, 4:52pm 2. same and “w8ing for another patch”. Ezrald-altar-of-storms June 1, 2023, 5:41am #1. If I uninstall battle. Same problem on 2 computers. Battle net launcher seams stuck on updating… just spinning at Initializing 0%. Katalin-ghostlands November 16, 2022, 6:23pm #17. net launcher then go task manager close remaining apps then restart should probably fix it. Following someone elses advice, I tried uninstalling the battle. Only problem is, my game just stays on initializing loop forever. It’s always initializing and reclaiming disc space. net, so I uninstalled and now bnet re-install is stuck on 0% for a few. Grubbass-burning-legion November 15, 2022, 7:00pm #2. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. If your region is currently patching or undergoing maintenance there might be a known issue affecting all players. My desktop PC isn’t updating but oddly my laptop works ok which I don’t get as I used the desktop for wow yesterday and I’ve ran WoW on my laptop for weeks. Technical Support. ago • Edited 1 yr. Glad I’m not the only one stuck in the initializing loop. I tried creating a new adm account and it. I have followed the instructions mentioned here: WOW Stuck at Initializing but to no avail. my battlenet client is trying to update wow and its stuck on initializing. Click “Pause all”. 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. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Jobinstein. Dragndiznuts-twisting-nether December 9, 2022, 4:56am. Start battle. Stuck on Initializing. Hexenmeíster-amanthul November 16, 2022, 7:06pm #49. Getting stuck on initializing can also indicate corrupt files, or there’s a problem with the drive the game is installed on. 1 Like. net just to fix it or the Initializing progress is very slow, whats going on with this game? Played 4 seasons with no problem, yet this season brings a whole lot of problem and this is just from the Client side. → When I came home, Waiting for another update is no longer there and it is 0% Updating again. I’m stuck as well…. I have tried troubleshooting with every article available for a variety of issues. The update can stay in initializing mode for 30-45-60 min. I’m so happy I gave them 90€ for this. net says it has another update working. no luck (new admin user, disabling antiviruses, UAC exceptions and so on). Hi there, Also stuck on initializing. Delete the Cache folder; Restart computer and launch. If you're having trouble installing or updating a game on Battle. net app > Select WoW to install > Stuck on Initializing (2203048/2203048)… I’ve routed through my neighbor’s network and the same results. 7) Trying to update to 10. The progress bar below the Install/Update button is currently at Initializing (242/1006) with a creeping progression. I even did a clean install of everything. Restarting the PC. Within this directory just delete the folder named Battle. If your region is currently patching or undergoing maintenance there might be a known issue affecting all players. End Battle. Still stuck on initializing. all other games work fine, just not wow. Rule Out Internet Issues. Sadly, same here stuck at “Initializing…” for hour and half now. Click “Start all”. Please read the following rules before commenting: All comments must be on topic and add something of substance to the post;How to fix WoW update stuck initializing error? Run the Blizzard app with administrator privileges. Stuck on "Initializing. 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. Rename World of Warcarft folder to something else. Swear blizz never used to have this much of an issue with updates and video game launches. And every time it gets to this number it. Scan and repair doesn’t work either. It’s stuck at initializing and nothing I do updates the WoW. exe in my retail folder and logged in manually w/ authenticator. same here. What more can we even attempt? Battle Net app does not update game. exe in my retail folder and logged in manually w/ authenticator. C:Program Files (x86)World Of Warcraft_retail_. Technical Support. Ensure that your internet connection is stable and working properly. Getting stuck on initializing can. It’s stuck at initializing and nothing I do updates the WoW. It’s stuck on Initializing. Stuck on initializing, every update. same and “w8ing for another patch”. Then back restart to normal and play. WHo would have expected that from Blizzard on a launch day! 2 Likes. same issue, in the battle. exe and manually loging in, doesn’t help. Like topic says the install download will not go beyond initializing 2203048/2203048 and is in loop. I did have to tell the launcher where my game folder was again, but it immediately updated and was playable again. Steps taken to troubleshoot and resolve – closed and relaunched Battle net – did not resolve ran Scan and Repair – did not resolve / said there was nothing to repair restarted PC – did not resolve completely. Completely close the battle net app then navigate to the directory above. You can close battle. Technical Support. 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, . Last resort I went to my Mobile HotSpot. The app is stuck on “Updating”, with WoW Classic at 0%, PTR at 83%, and retail WoW at 0%. Cannot update wow at all. net Update Agent. 1 Like. net. Technical Support. I was surprised there weren’t already threads about his in this support forum. Wait for the update. When there is a wow update, the ‘initializing’ phase of the download is very slow. Restart your computer and try the install/update now. I’ve disabled my firewall. Shogox-2378 November 18, 2023, 10:57am 1. 1 Like. Ah, how unlucky. Skarbrand-kazzak November 29, 2022,. Grubbass-burning-legion. Solution is play another game that actually works. net. I had WotLK and retail installed but it still could not locate either one even after manually pointing it at the file location. Go to Download Manager. I was told the best solution is to completely. Blizzard, the sovereign leader in MMO genre, offers a great desktop client that still doesn’t shy from issues of its own. net Launcher. cleared caches. Technical Support. Installed bnet and then tried to install WoW but “got the initializing…” loop. Click the box for Safe Mode and then click the Network option underneath at the bottom. Then once they are all uninstalled, go in and manually delete the main World of Warcraft folder where the game. Deleting the Battle. WoW Download is stuck on initializing. Really glad I tried installing it before I reactivated. Nice. I’ve tried everything recommended except reinstalling bnet launcher. I’m trying to reinstall WoW but it’s just stuck on 0% initializing forever. SjurEido. Now, I tried something different. net, the game started to update, as usual. mine aswell starting downloading the game a minute ago but has gone back to the initializing. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Technical Support. In most cases, we find that “Initializing…” getting stuck is typically caused by a conflicting third-party program, damaged/corrupted local Battle. Furthermore, I paid 90 euros for pre-order to play it will pre-launch, and I’m. Pwnmode-mograine October 6, 2022, 3:11am #6. 10 Likes. So, I logged on 20 mins ago -walked right into the Initializing… issue, and got bored after 5 mins. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Exact same issue here, stuck in initializing for 25 minutes now. 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. also glad I rushed home from work for this. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Arcann-ravencrest November 16, 2022, 7:39pm 116. 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. Katalin-ghostlands November 16, 2022, 6:23pm #17. net and opened it again → Now I am stuck at ‘Waiting for another update. Keep getting BLZBNTAG0000138F Scan and Repaired multiple times, same … Stuck on Initializing/Waiting on another update - Technical. Tried opening wow. stuck here to, been sitting watching initilising for just under 2 hours, maybe time to give up cancel if blizz cant even get their act together with updates god help us for next expansion 6 Likes Voodoopanda-stormscale November 16, 2022, 6:42pmWhat a mess. Low and behold I can’t even download the game I paid for because it gets stuck in an infinite initializing loop. Blizzard servers? Being totally inadequate?WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Rebooted my pc, closed the launcher, nothign seems to work. Shogox-2378 November 18, 2023, 10:57am 1. anyone know why Locked post. (Dell - Killer networking) has a history of borking the Wow connection. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Loopyshadow-alonsus November 16, 2022, 7:13pm #63. Update stuck on initializing. Savagely-steamwheedle-cartel November 16, 2022, 9:40pm #36. Both the PTR and live versions are displaying the same problem. Earlier today, I got stuck in a never-ending scan and repair loop. → Now I am sitting at my computer, watching Battle. It’s stuck at initializing and nothing I do updates the WoW. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. exe in my folder and logged in manually w/ authenticator. 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. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. If it’s still getting stuck, go ahead and post your. It just gets stuck in an update / initialising loop. Already ran as Admin, renamed folders, flushed DNS…. Katalin-ghostlands November 16, 2022, 6:23pm #17. If you're having trouble installing or updating a game on Battle. net Launcher. Darkseid-burning-legion November 16, 2022, 7:30pmGame update starts and then stops installing. Been stuck for more than 4 hours. 1 Like. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. World of Warcraft Forums. I’ve watched 2 videos about this and tried copying them which lead to absolutely nothing. stuck now allso and nothing works. Recently, my Battle. Try plugging your computer directly into your modem. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Been stuck on 94% with initializing for the newest update for WoW, this has been happening since yesterday when the patch was launched. Glad I’m not the only one stuck in the initializing loop. The progress bar below the Install/Update button is currently at Initializing (242/1006) with a creeping progression. Didn’t do anything. stuck here to, been sitting watching initilising for just under 2 hours, maybe time to give up cancel if blizz cant even get their act together with updates god help us for next expansion 6 Likes Voodoopanda-stormscale November 16, 2022, 6:42pmWoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Scan & repair files, uninstalled wow and downloaded again as well the battle. Very frustrating. Every now and then it’ll start downloading at like 150 bytes a second for a minute then get back to being stuck at. Once you have the zip file, please email it to us: [email protected] on update/initializing. Quick update: I managed to get hands on another PC where I did a fresh install of b. So i have played wow on this laptop since it was birthed 2 years ago (Alienware m17). That did not work for me, still stuck at initializing even after closing all bnet processes in task manager. Technical Support. Seems a widespread issue. ’ - > I went outside with my dog for 30 mins. Thought they would’ve made some improvements after OW2’s awful launch. 1 Like. If you’re having trouble installing or updating a game because the Battle. net”. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Third: Stuck at 35%. I have tried restarting my pc, disabling the firewall and running as admin there has been no joy still stuck on initializing. NET. New comments cannot be posted. Same issue here, also on a Mac Studio (M1 Max, running OS12. Uninstalling and reinstalling battlenet. You can do that here: ^JH”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. I have followed the instructions mentioned here: WOW Stuck at Initializing but to no avail. WoW will launch without your BNet login. Glad I’m not the only one stuck in the initializing loop. Expect at least. It should say Install instead of Play. PS tried all the steps you mentioned as well as reinstalling bnet. Suddenly 5mb/s and everything works. 1 Like. net is down at the moment, it will interfere with the update process, preventing the client from initializing the WoW update. Updated Windows 10, . net;. Technical Support. SupportTechnical Support. I have deleted Battle. Tried a fresh install of WoW several times and to no avail. Technical Support. Run Battle. Blizzard’s probably losing alot of money from people not being able to connect to the servers. Technical Support. Step 1. Exact same issue here, stuck in initializing for 25 minutes now. i have tried uninstalling wow retail, wow classic, and wow ptr and reinstalling wow retail. net, the app may be stuck at \"Initializing\" and not progressing. It is stuck on initializing. Aerlas-magtheridon. Hi, When there is a wow update, the ‘initializing’ phase of the download is very slow. Then when it loops, end the app by going to the blizzard logo in the top left, right click, and click exit. Technical Support. For what it’s worth, 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. Very frustrating. They do their best to solve this issue. Love blizzard, one comes at home after a long workday hoping to play and this… i really wanted to post some nice things about how you suck, but i will control myself. Already submitted 3 bug reports through the battle. Technical Support. Check @BlizzardCS on Twitter, or the technical support forums linked at the bottom of this article, for information on any ongoing issues. Talliyya-blackrock November 16, 2022, 7:53am #9. SjurEido. it probably looked something like this. If I try again, it keeps failing. stuck here to, been sitting watching initilising for just under 2 hours, maybe time to give up cancel if blizz cant even get their act together with updates god help us for next expansion 6 Likes Voodoopanda-stormscale November 16, 2022, 6:42pmHere’s how to do that: Firstly, right-click the shortcut of Battlenet launcher shortcut on the desktop and select Properties. net cache folder can resolve problems with the logon module. all other games work fine, just not wow. Kymthegreat-staghelm November 8, 2023, 6:23pm 1. net Launcher and attempt the installation again. If Battle. Alcatrazchad-silvermoon. Solution 4. Technical Support. Now the game is stuck on initializing. Fixes I’ve tried: Edit: I just tried installing WoW Classic and it works, however, I tried installed WoW PTR and it also gets stuck on initializing. 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 at initializing (2127019/2127019) and then. Close 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 left it running overnight for 10+ hours, still Initializing… SOLUTION: I ran the Wow. Right click and select Run as Administrator on the launcher. Under Background processes, find " Battle. check. Wish they fix this issue. net folder. net, uninstalled Battle. Now the game is stuck on initializing. I have returned after a 3 year gap. I’ll have to wait, I guess. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. com How to Fix The Battle. The download progress bar is stuck at 0 b/s. Check out this thread to see what worked for them and how you can get back. 3. Its a shame, I had been looking forward to creating my first Dracthyr Evoker after a long day of work. net app. WoW update is stuck on initializing. I can’t start WoW client directly because it’s not compatible. net folder. Anyone else stuck on 0% updating or initializing? Update not working for me. 2 Likes. NET and GPU. Control panel > user accounts > Change User Account Control Settings. net shortcut on your desktop and select Properties. Thaelia-deathwing. That did not work for me, still stuck at initializing even after closing all bnet processes in task manager. Exact same issue here, stuck in initializing for 25 minutes now. Glad I’m not the only one stuck in the initializing loop. Hit the Windows key and R. net app. I even did a clean install of everything. Try closing the Battle. net Launcher as an Administrator. Its a shame, I had been looking forward to creating my first Dracthyr Evoker after a long day of work. You cant make any progress so in the end you will need to buy more game time right ? This is a win win situation for them ofc Installed Battle. Swear blizz never used to have this much of an issue with updates and video game launches. I was given the advice to use these instructions found in the “Blizzard Support: Game Install or Update Stuck on Initializing” and it worked for me. net or WoW processes sitting in the background via your task manager. For what it’s worth, 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. Wait for the update. Zobo-argent-dawn December 3, 2022, 6:12pm 609. Nothing is working helllpppp. 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, . Zuvykree: Stuck on initializing. net should fix the issue, but a addon manager sometimes. If I leave it up and try to let the client figure itself out, it'll sit there doing nothing for hours. 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 players we. After that, navigate to the following path: C : ProgramData Blizzard Entertainment Battle. Grubbass-burning-legion November 15, 2022, 7:00pm #2. Hi there, Also stuck on initializing.