2 Likes. I tried creating a new adm account and it. Anyone else stuck on 0% updating or initializing? Update not working for me. Thought they would’ve made some improvements after OW2’s awful launch. I tried to get that one going, but no dice, it behaved just like with the other 3 (retail, classic, ptr): stuck at Initializing. net files, or a problem connecting to the patching server. so glad other people are having this issue, i thought i was going mad. I am unable to download the new patch and am stuck on initializing I have already restarted my entire pc. 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. It’s stuck on Initializing. Nice. How to fix the WoW update stuck initializing? Uncheck the ”Load startup items” box. Technical Support. I've restarted it a lot of times, and restarted my PC. net desktop app. Technical Support. Anyway stuck initializing after I hit 65%…. Same here, been trying everything i can think of nothing works. all other games work fine, just not wow. If Battle. net to re-install each one. net desktop app. Close all Battle. To fix the problem, you can try running Bettle. Nothing is working helllpppp. Eldrêth-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 9:07am #10. After all, we never had any launch issues and we’re famous for absolutely stable. Having the same issue. But this is just frustrating at this point. Try uninstalling ALL versions of WoW (Classic, Wrath, and Dragonflight) through the Battle. If I try again, it keeps failing. 10 Likes. SOLUTION: I ran the Wow. Nowaqu-burning-legion November 16, 2022, 7:57pm #144. 2 Likes. Technical Support. Goto the Cog icon above your Email and switch to a different region. net app. 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. net launcher then go task manager close remaining apps then restart should probably fix it. New comments cannot be posted. It seems the only fix, for me atleast, is to leave the update on initializing for 35-45 minutes, it will eventually budge. net -closing tasks in Task Manager related to Battle. Follow these steps to troubleshoot and resolve the issue: restart the app, update or uninstall security programs, delete the tools folder, close other. Check @BlizzardCS on Twitter, or the technical support forums linked at the bottom of this article, for information on any ongoing issues. net is running, close it; Close all Battle. 1 Like. Update stuck at initializing News & Discussion Hi there my battle net client is stuck at installing the new update, it's been like this for one hour now. What a mess. I wish there could at least be the option to download/update the game from another server since battle-net is so broken and buggy. net update agent in task manager before it would work to reopen and start the patch successfully. Then once they are all uninstalled, go in and manually delete the main World of Warcraft folder where the game was. I have tried removing all traces of battle net from my pc, including %appdata% %localdata% and program data etc, removed the WoW client and attempted a fresh re install, this wouldn’t even initialise. I cannot update wow (retail) as i get stuck in initializing. net stuck at 0 B/s just because of lacking admin right. net, the game started to update, as usual. Arcann-ravencrest November 16, 2022, 7:39pm 116. net, flushed DNS, restarted computer, restarted internet, changed internet connection, etc. 1 Like. Dartanin-ghostlands. The game will not be updating; click Play. i have tried uninstalling wow retail, wow classic, and wow ptr and reinstalling wow retail. net launcher. All of the answers I can find or get from Blizzard revolve around clearing my cache, reinstalling battle. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Within this directory just delete the folder named Battle. WoW download stuck on "initializing". One of the recently-reported problems concerns a stuck in the initializing screen. Very frustrating. 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. . Right click and select Run as Administrator on the launcher. net launcher but it wouldn’t reinstall. 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”. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. I guess the interim fix for now is to just run the exe and log in manually. The game will not be updating; click Play. American VPN doesn’t seem to work. So far I´ve tried: Exit the app and launch it again. Technical Support. Select all Agent, Blizzard Battle. I will send you all i got from this timeline =) Oramir-alonsus November 16, 2022, 9:27pm #353. net or WoW processes sitting in the background via your task manager. Reopen the 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, . Hatorri-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 7:43pm 121. If your region is currently patching or undergoing maintenance there might be a known issue affecting all players. I’ve had just about enough of this. 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. Be patient guys, Blizzard is a small indie company with very limited resources. Phantasticus-azuremyst November 16, 2022, 7:54pm #139. Edit: I just tried installing WoW Classic and it works, however, I tried installed WoW PTR and it also gets stuck on initializing. It is highly recommended if you do not see your exact issue being discussed in an active thread, that you create your own. Are many others having this problem? Battle net launcher seams stuck on updating… just spinning at Initializing 0%. stuck now allso and nothing works. If your Blizzard app stuck on. Blizzard Forums Just delete the Battle. Kvolt-burning-steppes November 29. The download progress bar is stuck at 0 b/s. Spam left click on the button. Step 2. net Stuck on Initializing Download Issue Restart the Battle. I was surprised there weren’t already threads about his in this. net cache, whitelist the. That did not work for me, still stuck at initializing even after closing all bnet processes in task manager. I was surprised there weren’t already threads about his in this support forum. Delete the Cache folder. Same issue here, tried restarting pc back to initializing. Baerduun-defias-brotherhood November 28, 2022, 3:12pm. Im on 0% instalation process at bnet. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Last resort I went to my Mobile HotSpot. 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. It has been 2 days. 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. i unistalled everything and restarted my comp. I’m having the same issue. net app and install the program till you get to the initialization loop. Common Problems. If the Scan & Repair function is erroring every time this can mean there’s corrupt files in the WoW install that can’t be repaired. Technical Support. Played wow no problems. Brewmeister-ashbringer November 16, 2022, 7:46pm #124. Go into __retail__ and double-click on Wow. Nariwen-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 2:43pm #12. Grubbass-burning-legion November 15, 2022, 7:00pm #2. The progress bar below the Install/Update button is currently at Initializing (242/1006) with a creeping progression. I have been trying to install retail WoW all evening, and the battle. Kymthegreat-staghelm November 8, 2023, 6:23pm 1. Restart your router . Don’t expect Blizzard to have any form of smooth launch. Following someone elses advice, I tried uninstalling the battle. You have tried everything, so I doubt these are new, but it helped me: Turn the computer off, unplug it for 30. Two possible workarounds that could help are listed below until we get this fully resolved: Try clearing the Battle. And now I’m waiting for download to finish at lovely speed of 5MB/s if I’m lucky as I see it dropping to 3MB/s. net initializing issue. Alcatrazchad-silvermoon November 16, 2022, 7:16pm #66. Stucks on 0%. Alcatrazchad-silvermoon. Same issue here, stuck on ‘Initializing…’. exe in the game directory instead of throught the 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 expansion 6 Likes Voodoopanda-stormscale November 16, 2022, 6:42pmWoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. I can’t start WoW client directly because it’s not compatible (probably because of phase two today, it. I even did a clean install of everything and still nothing. I was just randomly Googling this issue as the latest WoW update was just sitting there for ages as usual, saw this comment so closed Steam from the system tray, it immediately. I have followed the instructions mentioned here: WOW Stuck at Initializing but to no avail. Earlier today, I got stuck in a never-ending scan and repair loop. I know global download speeds are low but I have. Open Task Manager. What a mess. Zobo-argent-dawn December 3, 2022, 6:12pm 609. Click “Start all”. 1 Like. 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. I close bnet and relaunched it and after like 30min it was working. I had the same issue a few days ago and I fixed it by launching the game through wow. net and it finally updated. Nothing works. Thought they would’ve made some improvements after OW2’s awful launch. Thanks though. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. I had the same problem with being stuck on initializing for about 2 hours. How to resolve this issue when installing or updating a game. I was running into this on a fresh install. Restarting the Diablo download and changing D4 installation folder had no success either. Have tried stopping all the battle. 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. Run your Blizzard client as administrator ; Check your antivirus software; Set the Windows Secondary Logon is set to automatic; Method 1: Rename the Destiny 2 folder. Groót-quelthalas November 16, 2022, 8:28pm #208. SupportTechnical Support. NET. net. Now, navigate to the Services tab. 4 Likes. Hatorri-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 7:43pm #121. Reopen the Battle. Uninstall doesn’t work. Technical Support. Was working fine everyday im on just today it wont complete update. Aedzy-draenor June 13, 2023, 10:06am #1. Same Problem here, now i have the classic feeling so many people enjoys. Been stuck like that for an hour or so now. I have also tried repairing my game and still no joy : (. Click the box for Safe Mode and then click the Network option underneath at the bottom. i tried everything I deleted the bnet and tried everything I could read and still stuck at Initializing, with a folder that has 1,232 Files, and 11 Folders on the install. Edit: I just tried installing WoW Classic and it works, however, I tried installed WoW PTR and it also gets stuck on initializing. Thelight-darkspear. 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, . same and “w8ing for another patch”. Initializing, doesn’t work. Technical Support. Pennab-mirage-raceway November 16, 2022, 7:34pm #109. It’s stuck at initializing and nothing I do updates the WoW. I have click stop the download and click run it again. Kill those processes (but don’t kill the launcher) and the update should proceed as normal. WoW will launch without your BNet login. Tried opening wow. Here are the instructions. Up to two hours before the download starts. 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. Was looking forward to a nice evening with the pre-patch. The progress bar below the Install/Update button is currently at Initializing (242/1006) with a creeping progression. I had the same issue basically installer stuck on “initializing” and “Grabbing another update” for over an hour. Expect at least some free game time for this. net and opened it again → Now I am stuck at ‘Waiting for another update. net says it has another update working. Already submitted 3 bug reports through the battle. Open the Battle. Windows. net cache files following the steps Here . and stuck waiting to reinstall xD. Aru-31227 June 14, 2023, 5:18pm 1. Tried restarting deleting cache folder restarting comp. Technical Support. I have to close the client and restart it a minimum of four times to get the update to begin. idx files, doing a clean install of the battlenet launcher, clearing the battlenet cache, restarting my computer, and launching battlenet as admin, relaunching countless times and just letting it sit for an hour now and it hasn’t budged whatsoeverWoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Im at a loss on what to do. PS tried all the steps you mentioned as well as reinstalling bnet. 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, . Some of the time Battle. 2 Likes. Féyre-burning-blade November 16, 2022, 9:21pm #344. WoW Download is stuck on initializing. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Also stuck on. This is happen so frequently. Hexenmeíster-amanthul November 16, 2022, 7:06pm #49. Jeges-outland November 16, 2022, 6:59pm #38. Instead of using a wireless connection, use a physical LAN. Finally, restart your PC and start the Blizzard app again. Ranor-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 8:49pm #263. net client, rule out internet problems, clean the. Swear blizz never used to have this much of an issue with updates and video game launches. Now, you can check if Blizzard launcher stuck on initializing. 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. 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, . WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. The “agent” is crashing my whole internet connection, does nothing. ran outside 5 times and shouted hubba. 1 Like. well thats weird, launching the wow. net. Caellen-doomhammer November 16, 2022, 9:17pm #331. Glad I’m not the only one stuck in the initializing loop. Ive tried everything from updating pc, uninstalling battle net, deleting temp folders. My Battle. net -Deleting the -Blizzard Entertainment- folder in ProgramData Still it just endlessly gets stuck on. I had WotLK and retail installed but it still could not locate either one even after manually pointing it at the file location. 3. net Launcher. Technical Support. I’ve turned on viewing of hidden files and deleted the Battle. Once the game ran, the “Initializing” disappeared and the PLAY button lit up. Technical Support. Pendragon-scarshield-legion November 16, 2022, 7:05pm #48. when you are waiting put a twitch stream so your atleast progressing on that part. Stuck on Initializing. net processes, restarting, etc. 1 Like. Restarted my PC and was able to start up wow just fine. Installing Blizzard Games on Another Computer. I have opened a ticket with blizzard but response time via email is not the best. Been sat for ages waiting to update, thought I was going insane. Edit: I just tried installing WoW Classic and it works, however, I tried installed WoW PTR and it also gets stuck on initializing. I googled it, found this thread and read it all. EDIT: Great stuff! Sharing links to your own forum doesn’t work, but when user copies and pastes it in the browser, the link works just fine!WoW Stuck on Initializing Help Trying to download World of Warcraft on Battle. Follow these steps to troubleshoot and resolve the issue: restart the app, update or uninstall security programs, delete the tools folder, close other applications, and update or reinstall drivers and operating system. Continuing to watch the reinstall. reinstalling WoW with partial deletion of the data files; And now, finally, I removed everything related to BattleNet, Blizzard, and World of Warcraft and started a new fresh install. This process uses my internet @ 500kb/s and downloads about 200mb. exe and manually loging in, doesn’t help. reinstalling WoW with partial deletion of the data files; And now, finally, I removed everything related to BattleNet, Blizzard, and World of Warcraft and started a new fresh install. Restart the 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 expansion 6 Likes Voodoopanda-stormscale November 16, 2022, 6:42pmWoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Initializing (XXX/1006) It is moving incredibly slowly for having gigabit internet and SSD storage. 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, . Ballbreaker-burning-legion November 16, 2022, 10:27pm #456. Oramir-alonsus November 16, 2022, 9:27pm. (Download speeds ranging between 20kbs to 150kbs)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, . Rambush-rattlegore. 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. 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. Still stuck on initializing. Been stuck for more than 4 hours. all other games work fine, just not wow. It took a bit of time, but it eventually got done. Close battle. net launcher (or window). Technical Support. Same here, stuck on initializing. Checking the logs for the update agent it looks like it was constantly. Agnass-anvilmar. Technical Support. Very frustrating. That did not work for me, still stuck at initializing even after closing all bnet processes in task manager. net doesn't work properly. servers aren’t responding:. Revert the folder name change. Ezrald-altar-of-storms June 1, 2023, 5:41am #1. I’ve also tried pausing and resuming with no avail and double checked there’s enough space on SSDs. Last resort I went to my Mobile HotSpot. Good job releasing a patch for Call of Duty and WoW on the same day on servers from grandma’s basement. net Update Agent. reinstalling WoW with partial deletion of the data files. Update 2: Finally got past the indexes… but the download speed of the game is atrocious at 2. Then back restart to normal and play. Zero progress gets made. net Launcher and attempt the installation again. Switching battlenet launcher to the Beta version. Sadly, same here stuck at “Initializing…” for hour and half now. I’m so happy I gave them 90€ for this. C:Program Files (x86)World Of Warcraft_retail_. Support Technical Support. Technical Support. Jaime-todeswache November 16, 2022, 7:41am #7. I’ve tried restarting Battle. Today I wanted to play WoW. So, this worked for me. Stuck on initializing screen and now. com Subject: Mac Download Stuck Attachment: The log file of. Swear blizz never used to have this much of an issue with updates and video game launches. My WoW PTR update remains at 83%, WoW Classic and Retail remain at 0% updates, and the app is stuck on “…Initializing” no matter which update I set it on executing. The app is stuck on “Updating”, with WoW Classic at 0%, PTR at 83%, and retail WoW at 0%. NET. Once you have the zip file, please email it to us: [email protected] on update/initializing. Battle net launcher seams stuck on updating… just spinning at Initializing 0%. In most cases, we find that “Initializing…” getting stuck is typically caused by a conflicting third-party program, damaged/corrupted local Battle. also glad I rushed home from work for this. net, uninstalled Battle. Blizzard, the sovereign leader in MMO genre, offers a great desktop client that still doesn’t shy from issues of its own. Talliyya-blackrock November 16, 2022, 7:53am #9. I recently uninstalled it to make room for another game. Following someone elses advice, I tried uninstalling the battle. I have tried everything there is. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Stuck on Initializing, restarted battlenet, did nothing, several times. Checked folder permissions over the wow folder including rechecking the files within the directory. Solution 4. I just did the same also rushed home for this. Stuck on initializing. I had the same problem with being stuck on initializing for about 2 hours. net; Rename World of Warcarft folder to something else; Start battle. Glad I’m not the only one stuck in the initializing loop. I have done a clean uninstall and reinstall several times now, clearing temp, localappdata, programdata, etc each time, and still. Tyler1-2130 June 16, 2023, 11:09pm 3. Blizzard seems to have a network issue. " message that never goes away? If so, you are not alone. The battle net just tells me the game is updating but its stuck on initializing. Tried opening wow. Vanasmut-tichondrius. 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, . Getting stuck on initializing can also indicate corrupt files, or there’s a problem with the drive the game is installed on. Katalin-ghostlands November 16, 2022, 6:23pm #17. Control panel > user accounts > Change User Account Control Settings. Both the PTR and live versions are displaying the same problem. Following someone elses advice, I tried uninstalling the battle. It’s stuck at initializing and nothing I do updates the WoW. Technical Support. net app and install the program till you get to the initialization loop. 2 Likes. 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. I have the same problem, been waiting for over an hour now on initializing. Ðrpøurritûs-les-sentinelles November 16, 2022, 6:44pm #25. NET framework update) and switched to Beta build of Bnet client, Game is downloading again. Really glad I tried installing it before I reactivated. NET. Basically it was just stuck on “updating battle. With W11, the result is the same. 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, . 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. I’ve also tried pausing and resuming with no avail and double checked there’s enough space on. net but the download is stuck at initializing/0% and then I get the whoops! window. Still cannot install battle. 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 . 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. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support.