old), reloaded battle. Exact same issue here, stuck in initializing for 25 minutes now. This error is searched as battle net waiting on another update and overwatch 2 stuck on initializin. Kranox-mazrigos November 16, 2022, 7:02pm #44. Blizzard is the single game dev studio which continuously cannot push out big updates / expansions due to the absolute lack of care for increased traffic on their. Troubleshooting Installation and Patching. 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. It seems the only fix, for me atleast, is to leave the update on initializing for 35-45 minutes, it will eventually budge. net app and install the program till you get to the initialization loop. Im at a loss on what to do. Updated Windows 10, . I had the same problem with being stuck on initializing for about 2 hours. Try uninstalling ALL versions of WoW (Classic, Wrath, and Dragonflight) through the Battle. Basically it was just stuck on “updating battle. SupportTechnical 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. It’s stuck at initializing and nothing I do updates the WoW. Stuck as well, i’m on EUW, can’t download the. Checked folder permissions over the wow folder including rechecking the files within the directory. net launcher but it wouldn’t reinstall. Already ran as Admin, renamed folders, flushed DNS…. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Same Problem here, now i have the classic feeling so many. 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. net or OW2 itself. Disable any proxies that may interfere with the login module. After that, navigate to the following path: C : ProgramData Blizzard Entertainment Battle. Restarting the PC. net launcher (or window). Hexenmeíster-amanthul November 16, 2022, 7:06pm #49. Dragndiznuts-twisting-nether December 9, 2022, 4:56am. SupportTechnical Support. Start battle. 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. net desktop app for more than a few minutes, follow the steps to disable proxies, plug into modem, delete cache and tools. Delete the Cache folder. Vanasmut-tichondrius. Nariwen-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 2:43pm #12. Grubbass-burning-legion November 15, 2022, 7:00pm #2. NET. I assumed maybe it didn’t like my D drive, so i went to. Just came here to confirm that I was able to solve it by doing Safe Mode (with Network), and then running the install from there. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is a 2023 first-person shooter video game primarily developed by Sledgehammer Games and published by Activision. Played wow no problems. What more can we even attempt? Battle Net app does not update game. I was playing Diablo Immoral on PC and it crashed. Step 3: Open with Offline Mode in settings. You have tried everything, so I doubt these are new, but it helped me: Turn the computer off, unplug it for 30. net”. Hi, When there is a wow update, the ‘initializing’ phase of the download is very slow. 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…SOLUTION: I ran the Wow. Support Technical Support. I just did the same also rushed home for this. Technical Support. Mine has started downloading now woop woop. That did not work for me, still stuck at initializing even after closing all bnet processes in task manager. Technical Support. net app, however it is permanently stuck on Initializing. Loading I have the same problem, been waiting for over an hour now on initializing. net shortcut on your desktop and select Properties. Babouk-dun-morogh November 16, 2022, 6:34pm #19. My update’s “initializing” is stuck on a loop. net should fix the issue, but a addon manager sometimes. net app. I purchased an external hard drive to re install wow. Leave this window open, and alt-tab to the Battle. If I try again, it keeps failing. This worked for me I downloaded the wow exe from. SjurEido. The download progress bar is stuck at 0 b/s. net client, rule out internet problems, clean the. app. net and update the game to see if the issue persists. 10 Likes. Hatorri-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 7:43pm 121. It’s stuck at initializing and nothing I do updates the WoW. I’ve tried everything recommended except reinstalling bnet launcher. . It’s the entire community, this isn’t a cache issue, it’s a blizz issue. PS tried all the steps you mentioned as well as reinstalling bnet. Blizzard expects more players but clearly they aren’t acting like it But it makes sense right ? You cant play but your game time is ticking away. Right click and select Run as Administrator on the launcher. Waiting on update after trying to pause it for whatever reason. Been stuck like that for an hour or so now. If restarting didn’t work, open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc), find everything related. 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, . Mostly with the recently. 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. 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. Battle Net gets stuck on initializing (Fix)I bought Dragonflight for my friend however when he's trying to install World of Warcraft, it is stuck initializing forever at 2145571 / 2145571 . same issue, in the battle. Reboot Windows to safe mode + network. 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. net' folder and 'Diablo IV' folder. Open the Battle. Third day in a row now. Exactly. all other games work fine, just not wow. 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. The progress bar below the Install/Update button is currently at Initializing (242/1006) with a creeping progression. Technical Support. net launcher. Chromie-ahnqiraj November 16, 2022, 9:26pm #352. I’ve had just about enough of this. Misstps-mograine November 16, 2022, 7:45am #8. I have tried restarting my pc, disabling the firewall and running as admin there has been no joy still stuck on initializing. Now, you can check if Blizzard launcher stuck on initializing. Restarting battle. net. I downloaded a free VPN, set my location to HK and set my login region to Asia - it started downloading after 5 or so mins. Scan and repair doesn’t work either. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Technical Support. Continues to sit on (2203048/2203048) It is strange that it’s the same issue on all 3 of my machines. It’s always initializing and reclaiming disc space. Wait for the update. 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. Run Battle. Following someone elses advice, I tried uninstalling the battle. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. 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. I've followed every step I possibly could, and still. I even did a clean install of everything. :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” 🙃What a mess. Try plugging your computer directly into your modem. Start battle. This helped fixing my “running an other update” notification, but sadly. If you are getting stuck on Starting Battle. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. you know its maintanence until 11am CEST. WoW will launch without your BNet login. Tried but no dice, restarted the first part of the update (setting the files / etc with the 1,72 mb size) then back to initializing 🙁 World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing"Close battle. Blizzard seems to have a network issue. Running windows 10. Oh. 3. exe. It’s stuck at initializing and nothing I do updates the WoW. 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. I understand the game needs updates. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Switching battlenet launcher to the Beta version. Please help, this is beyond. net; Rename World of Warcarft folder to something else; Start battle. If Battle. 2 from battle. The new Battle. Subject line: Stuck on initializing. net, updating windows 10 optional and intel, deleting the Warcraft files multiple times. net files, or a problem connecting to the patching server. Under Background processes, find " Battle. Expect at least some free game time for this. I can’t start WoW client directly because it’s not compatible (probably because of phase two today, it. Just not the live version. Thought they would’ve made some improvements after OW2’s. After Uninstalling I cant even re-install WoW at all this is crazy it just keeps scanning and repairing and says its going to update then fails over and over, horrible. Hit the Windows key and R. Thaelia-deathwing. Hope this helps. This resolved this issue for me. I guess the interim fix for now is to just run the exe and log in manually. net. I had the same issue basically installer stuck on “initializing” and “Grabbing another update” for over an hour. reinstalling WoW with partial deletion of the data files. I’m also having this issue. Check @BlizzardCS on Twitter, or the technical support forums linked at the bottom of this article, for information on any ongoing issues. 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. Same issue here, stuck on ‘Initializing…’. I can download any other blizzard game, classic, overwatch, diablo all fine. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Baerduun-defias-brotherhood November 28, 2022, 3:12pm. I purchased an external hard drive to re install wow. I’ve been trying to reinstall the game on my Mac book air which has had no problems in the past. Wait for installer to get stuck. Only thing that worked for me was to go to the Download Manager. Now as part of uninstall of Battle. 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, . Wrenn-kilrogg November 16, 2022, 8:17pm #183. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Closed my Antivirus. The game won’t even install, it is stuck on update/initializing loop. It popped back up by itself and after a minute or so it started. Program Data was a hidden file, so you'll have to go to view and check 'Hidden Items' to view this folder. NET. Tried restarting deleting cache folder restarting comp. Don’t expect Blizzard to have any form of smooth launch. Technical Support. One such issue is the “Stuck on Initializing Update” error, which can be frustrating for players. I cannot play WoW or D2R as there are updates pending for those as well but they cannot update because Diablo Immortal is updating. Stuck on initializing for the past 45min . Jeges-outland November 16, 2022, 6:59pm #38. Pwnmode-mograine October 6, 2022, 3:11am #6. Technical Support. Couldnt get past initializing update until i did this. Still stuck on initializing. Third day in a row now. net and opened it again → Now I am stuck at ‘Waiting for another update. 1 Like. Select all Agent, Blizzard Battle. Uninstall doesn’t work. i unistalled everything and restarted my comp. net. If you're having trouble installing or updating a game because the Battle. Troubleshooting steps for when a game installation or update is stuck on "Initializing" Updated: 4 months ago Article. Glad I’m not the only one stuck in the initializing loop. If your Blizzard software becomes stuck when initializing, it might be due to a lack of write permissions. no luck (new admin user, disabling antiviruses, UAC exceptions and so on). Also stuck on initializing. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. I’ve turned on viewing of hidden files and deleted the Battle. Support Technical Support. I uninstalled Battlenet nd reinstalled but that did not work. Nánu-tichondrius July 11, 2023, 8:37pm #2. Its either get stuck on Initializing to the point I have to Reinstall Battle. net Launcher. Edit 2: Got past the first initialization loop and into a measured megabyte download only to get stuck in yet another initialization loop. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Delete the Battle. I’ve tried everything recommended except reinstalling bnet launcher. While being stuck it also sends and downloads data at full speed, so battle. I have to close the client and restart it a minimum of four times to get the update to begin. 2 Likes. Technical Support. Tyler1-2130 June 16, 2023, 11:09pm 3. Cannot update wow at all. I tried to get that one going, but no dice, it behaved just like with the other 3 (retail, classic, ptr): stuck at Initializing. 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. C:Program Files (x86)World Of Warcraft_retail_. net Processes. net cache files following the steps Here. After that, navigate to the following path: C :\ ProgramData \ Blizzard Entertainment \ Battle. While being stuck it also sends and downloads data at full speed, so battle. Following someone elses advice, I tried uninstalling the battle. But it is stuck at "initializing", no matter what I do. What a mess. Run Blizzard App in a Selective Startup. net app Cache, also reinstalled it. Common Problems. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. 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. Technical Support. -Reboot PC -reinstall Battle. I even did a clean install of everything and still nothing. stuck now allso and nothing works. All of the answers I can find or get from Blizzard revolve around clearing my cache, reinstalling battle. 1 Like. Dartanin-ghostlands. Try uninstalling ALL versions of WoW (Classic, Wrath, and Dragonflight) through the Battle. . 0% Updating, nothing is happening - > I closed Battle. Nice. PS tried all the steps you mentioned as well as reinstalling bnet. WoW download stuck on "initializing". I even did a clean install of everything. 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. Something like, battle. Loopyshadow-alonsus November 16, 2022, 7:13pm #63. being an old vet in this game I remember the times back at the start with issues like this and Blizzard would credit us day to our subscriptions - I. (Don’t enter with your id and password) Step 4: Download WoW with your regions. OS: Windows 11 (22H2) compilation: 22621. im not sure why its not connecting for wow when hearthstone, diablo etc work. ago. Are many others having this problem? Glad I’m not the only one stuck in the initializing loop. Thanks god the Data Act is coming in Europe. Cancel reply. I close bnet and relaunched it and after like 30min it was working. same and “w8ing for another patch”. Update stuck on initializing. Still stuck, cannot play the game i pay for. Update stuck on initializing. Stuck on initializing screen and now. I thought it was battle. 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 expansionSame issue here, stuck on ‘Initializing…’. Ive tried everything from updating pc, uninstalling battle net, deleting temp folders. Deleting the Battle. I need to be in that queue! I tried posting this in the Bug report forum but i dont see a way to create a topic. Vanasmut-tichondrius. Technical Support. 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. 1 Like. Step 2: Reinstall BattleNet. Basically it was just stuck on “updating battle. Step 2. net doesn't work properly. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. net, the app may be stuck at \"Initializing\" and not progressing. 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. If Battle. So the initializing needs 100mb but it took 20-30 minutes to get 10mb done and it proceeded to go back down to 0. Technical Support. Breaking News Blizzard Support - Longer than usual wait times World of Warcraft Dragonflight - 10. I’ve also tried pausing the WoW updates to allow the desktop application to finish, but with no luck. If you're having trouble installing or updating a game on Battle. I cannot update wow (retail) as i get stuck in initializing. ye it works again, it looks like it was something wrong on the update servers. Hellbirah-aggramar July 14, 2023, 7:57pm #3. net. Brewmeister-ashbringer November 16, 2022, 7:46pm #124. 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. Start the update (installation in your case) Close the Battle. Aedzy-draenor June 13, 2023, 10:06am #1. Try closing the Battle. 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. Muthar-burning-legion December 10, 2022, 9:13am 620. WoW download stuck on "initializing". If you don’t see all 3 folders in each. net files, or a problem connecting to the patching server. Install stuck on "Initializing". 2 Likes. Tried a fresh install of WoW several times and to no avail. Once the game ran, the “Initializing” disappeared and the PLAY button lit up. Grubbass-burning-legion November 15, 2022, 7:00pm #2. If I play 4 times a week the game needs update 3 times. net Update Agent" or something similar, and end the task. Windows. 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. Dadirro-silvermoon November 16, 2022, 7:31pm. I have deleted Battle. Voodoopanda-stormscale November 16, 2022, 6:42pm #24. Blizzard ForumsWoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Wait for the update. I have tried troubleshooting with every article available for a variety of issues. net again. I’m so happy I gave them 90€ for this. well thats weird, launching the wow. I’ve watched 2 videos about this and tried copying them which lead to absolutely nothing. When the WoW update gets stuck on initializing, you must disable other apps and processes, update the Battle. Same issue here, stuck on ‘Initializing…’. 2 Likes. I was running into this on a fresh install. If you're having trouble installing or updating a game because the Battle. same and “w8ing for another patch”. net says it has another update working. Reopen the Battle. Swear blizz never used to have this much of an issue with updates and video game launches. NET and GPU. Oramir-alonsus November 16, 2022, 9:27pm. Ethernia-tirion November 16, 2022, 7:16pm #67. Every single time WoW has an update, no matter how small, I get stuck on initializing. net agent is continuously crashing and restarting the “initializing” step of the download. my battlenet client is trying to update wow and its stuck on initializing. Troubleshooting steps for when a game installation or update is stuck on "Initializing"“@Maverick_LIVE_ Go ahead and open a ticket then. I have tried everything I possibly can find on the internet. 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. One hour ago I tried this: 0% Updating, nothing is happening - > I closed Battle. Your servers are gonna be incompatible so don’t waste your time trying it. So glad I’m not the only one. I have click stop the download and click run it again. Keep getting BLZBNTAG0000138F Scan and Repaired multiple times, same … Hopefully it gets a fix. 1 Like. Delete the Battle. Thought they would’ve made some improvements after OW2’s awful launch. To solve Destiny 2 stuck on initializing problem, this method is the first to go. Katalin-ghostlands November 16, 2022, 6:23pm #17. If you’re having trouble installing or updating a game because the Battle. 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.