The connection issue is one of the most common reasons that cause Battle. 4 GB. Click settings. net games. That should fix it and the download should start in like 30 seconds after that. Net Launcher somehow lost the location of all of my games. WoW Stuck on Initializing Trying to download World of Warcraft on Battle. net Desktop App is stuck at "Initializing," try the following steps: Restart Battle. Cofe-azuremyst November 16, 2022, 7:20pm #72. Edit: I just tried installing WoW Classic and it works, however, I tried installed WoW PTR and it also gets stuck on initializing. Scan & repair files, uninstalled wow and downloaded again as well the battle. net cache folder can resolve problems with the logon module. " SupportTechnical Support. In the Windows Search bar, type msconfig. World of Warcraft Forums. net launcher Close any process related to Steam and Discord Temporarily disable anti-virus/malware (in my case I disabled. Hopefully that helps, good luck! Catch Me Live At: Me On Twitter: While it will be stuck on < Initializing (2145571/2145571) > for 30min without the wow folder increasing in memory size, after 30min it began downloading as it should. Riddington. Support. Phantasticus-azuremyst November 16, 2022, 7:54pm #139. Still stuck on initializing. Click on This PC (Windows 10) and open the system partition C. Edit: I just tried installing WoW Classic and it works, however, I tried installed WoW PTR and it also gets stuck on. net, the game started to update, as usual. Completely delete the battlenet folder with its files in C:ProgramData. Click on locate the game, choose the folder. Under Background processes, find " Battle. Ive tried everything from updating pc, uninstalling battle net, deleting temp folders. 2 from battle. Same here, stuck on initializing. m stuck at initializing! WHo would have expected that from Blizzard on a launch day! 2 Likes. If your region is currently patching or undergoing maintenance you may not be able to update. Trepan-archimonde November 16. 3M subscribers in the wow community. EDIT: Looks like when you exit the game it goes back to. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. 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. There are multiple Battle. Foxaris-draenor November 28, 2022,. Game Install Stuck on Initializing. Close battle. I had WotLK and retail installed but it still could not locate either one even after manually pointing it at the file location. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Stuck on Initializing since Windows Update. Already try login out, login back, restarting computer. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Jobinstein • Additional comment actions. It also doesn’t matter. 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. I have been trying to install retail WoW all evening, and the battle. net installer. Terrko-burning-legion November 16, 2022, 7:21pm #79. net application. Under the General tab, select the Selective startup. net or World of Warcraft processes in the Task Manager. Close the task manager. Make sure your firewall or antivirus isn’t blocking Battle. 4. Don't forget to backup your Interface folder, though. Now, navigate to the Services tab. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Perma "Updating/Initializing". run as admin. Same here, stuck on initializing. i have uninstalled both wow and battlenet. i went a step further and ended vanguard and gamepass tasks as well. Starting as admin is the important part. Do NOT post them here or advertise them, as per the forum rules. WoW download stuck on "initializing". If your World of Warcraft (WoW) update is stuck on "initializing," it can be caused by various factors. Been stuck on 94% with initializing for the newest update for WoW, this has been happening since yesterday when the patch was launched. run Battlenet and install WOW. Alter your DNS to unblock Blizzard download servers, then run the update once more. I cannot update wow (retail) as i get stuck in initializing. World of Warcraft Forums. I've looked into old threads and multiple articles going back several years, tried everything from deleting the cache, disabling my firewall, creating a new profile on my pc, but nothing has fixed the issue except uninstalling and re-installing the game. Look for any battle. For whatever reason Overwatch is stuck updating itself, it just says “Initializing…”. net launcher”. World of Warcraft on Reddit! Premium Explore Gaming. net Desktop App is stuck at "Initializing," try the following steps: Restart Battle. Aerlas-magtheridon. start installing the game but close the battlenet launcher again as soon as it starts actually downloading. I’m stuck on the initialising steps. Emeldavi-tichondrius. Stuck on Initializing/Waiting on another update - Technical. Hopefully that helps, good luck!Catch Me Live At: Me On Twitter: all people curious on how to fix this, the answer MIGHT be to just give it time. net processes in Task Manager; Navigate to the following: C:\ ProgramData \Blizzard Entertainment\ Battle. net client, rule out internet problems, clean the Battle. post your log again. 8 MB in the Initialization phase, and then stops and switches to Updating. 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. Close the Blizzard launcher and then go in task manager and find the battlenet update agent and end task. Are many others having this problem? 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”. Brewmeister-ashbringer November 16, 2022, 7:46pm #124. Please help, this is beyond frustrating… every other game has no. I have the same problem, been waiting for over an hour now on initializing. Trepan-archimonde November 16,. Earlier today, I got stuck in a never-ending scan and repair loop. That did not work for me, still stuck at initializing even after closing all bnet processes in task manager. net app, however it is permanently stuck on Initializing. I can run a speed test and my internet is fine,. net folder. Update the Battle. I r…What a mess. My guess is overloaded Blizzard servers. Scan and Repair didn’t do anything either, got stuck just the same as Updating. If anybody has this problem, open task manager and end the task "Agent". I have tried everything I possibly can find on the internet. 4MB/s. I tried to install the update but it was very very slow, like ~80 kb/s. Your computer has had it with wow and cancelled its own subscription. It took a bit of time, but it eventually got done. net client, rule out internet problems, clean the Battle. Was looking forward to a nice evening with the pre-patch. To figure out what is causing this, the original suggestion still stands: First start 3DMark with Steam launch option "--trace" added via right click, properties, then start using force 64bit option and send 3dmark-native. After recording data for about 5 minutes, click “export text. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. WoW gets stuck on initializing when trying to update. net Launcher. Boards. I have uninstalled battlenet and all games, deleted all folders, even the hidden ones. That did not work for me, still stuck at initializing even after closing all bnet processes in task manager. Finally, go back to the shortcut for the game or the launcher and right click to Run as Administrator. net update agent in task manager before it would work to reopen and start the patch successfully. 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. 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. net. Control panel > user accounts > Change User Account Control Settings. Click on dropdown down arrow on the top left corner. 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. exe in my retail folder and logged in manually w/ authenticator. Update the Battle. Yeah i have a fix for it (it worked for me anyway), close the game + the launcher completely, go into task manager, find the battle net update agent and close it then reopen the launcher, lmk if it works. Stuck between initializing and fetching patch manifest. The file I'm working with is a a frame-based animation - 160 x 160px, 120 frames. net launcher and still says initializing. Technical Support. 2 Likes. If I try again, it keeps failing. net or WoW processes sitting in the background via your task manager. The games run well. Cannot update wow at all. cleared caches. NET. Imagine being on your 9th expansion and not being able to cope with what, by now, must. net, updating windows 10 optional and intel, deleting the Warcraft files multiple times. Xee-draenor March 27, 2023, 9:52pm 1. Updated: 6 months ago Article ID: 14236 Common Problems. I’m stuck as well…. net Launcher. What a mess. Swear blizz never used to have this much of an issue with updates and video game launches. 1 Like. It also doesn’t matter which I tell it to update while pausing the other two. ago • Edited 1 yr. Warcraft III: Reforged. While it will be stuck on <Initializing (2145571/2145571)> for 30min without the wow folder increasing in memory size, after 30min it began downloading as it should. I've now completely uninstalled everything from my Battle. Fixes I’ve tried:. if you receive any specific errors from the Desktop App about the installation process that can help narrow down what’s causing this. Be patient guys, Blizzard is a small indie company with very limited resources. What more can we even attempt?I have followed the instructions mentioned here: WOW Stuck at Initializing but to no avail. I’ve tried all fixes listed here plus a few others the CoD community came up with when facing the same problem. Add a Comment. Every time I login to battle. Today I wanted to play WoW. Trepan-archimonde November 16,. Switch to the Game Install/Update tab by clicking on it and scroll down to the Network Bandwidth section. proxy settings. Support My Tickets Contact Support Support. Wait for the update. FIX. 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. Glad I’m not the only one stuck in the initializing loop. Jeges-outland November 16, 2022, 6:59pm #38. Eject the flash drive and connect it to your Steam Deck while in Desktop Mode. net button at the top left of the Battle. Me too. Leaubergine-draenor November 16, 2022,. switching to beta, giving battle. Uninstalled everything to do with battlenet launcher, used VPN to switch country, reinstalled launcher and located game and started update straight away. net, then end program on the blizzard updater, reopen b. It needs 16gb of free storage to download the patch. Dartanin-ghostlands. net. Updating 0% Initializing. Scan and repair, doesn’t work. well I did try lots of stuff like reinstalling app. net files, or a problem connecting to the patching server. Been stuck on initializing for over an hour. 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, . I fixed mine!Hello, It started couple hours ago. net full disk access, making sure there was no world of warcraft folder in applications, AND restarting, it worked!Update 2: Finally got past the indexes… but the download speed of the game is atrocious at 2. Select the World of WarCraft folder. Groót-quelthalas November 16, 2022, 8:28pm #208. I’m also having this issue. Updated: 4 months ago Article ID: 206714 Common Problems. Try plugging your computer directly into your modem. I’ve been trying to reinstall the game on my Mac book air which has had no problems in the past. Emeldavi-tichondrius. net launcher”. Expect at least some free game time for this. Tried that, and completely uninstalled and reinstalled Bnet. → Now I am sitting at my computer, watching 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. That doesn’t seem to accomplish anything. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. net launcher (or window). Delete the Battle. I have fast internet and the space on the computer. minnesotaHunter (Topic Creator) 11 years ago #3. net app and install the program till you get to the initialization loop. net Update Agent" or something similar, and end the task. This can be caused by something blocking the Battle. That doesn’t seem to accomplish anything. net agent is continuously crashing and restarting the “initializing” step of the download. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Expect at least some free game time for this. WoW Installation stuck at initializing. Turn off your PC. Go to the Battle. It doesn’t move. The installation however, stops at Initializing (2145572/2145572), and then goes back to Updating after a few seconds, and then back to Initializing. net Stuck in a Refresh Loop. Step 1: Go to Blizzard Battle. However, I now have access to the game. I don't believe Dragonflight or a random 87. Delete the Battle. I’m having the same issue. The progress bars do not progress at all, stuck on “…Initializing”. Battle Net gets stuck on initializing (Fix)Turn off your PC. Battle Net gets stuck on initializing (Fix) Refreshing connection. net desktop app i got a notification that i needed to download an update for WOW classic so i proceded to intalling the update but when i did the update is stuck in ‘‘initializing’’ and doesnt seem to download the update. any updates would sooth my mind. I started experiencing this issue a few hours ago after being spammed with lua errors in-game with no addons enabled. Basically it was just stuck on “updating battle. Support Technical Support. net launcher but it wouldn’t reinstall. At this rate it’s going to take hours and hours to complete the download. I am sorry but I can't remember exactly. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. If you're having trouble installing or updating a game because the Battle. Its a shame, I had been looking forward to creating my first Dracthyr Evoker after a long day of work. Same problem on 2 computers. Both the PTR and live versions are displaying the same problem. Open the Battle. Many players have reported this issue on the official forums and some of them have found solutions. Step 2: Reinstall BattleNet. net -Deleting the -Blizzard Entertainment- folder in ProgramData Still it just endlessly gets stuck on. Ethernia-tirion November 16, 2022, 7:16pm #67. World of Warcraft Forums – 16 Nov 22 WoW download stuck on "initializing" Howdy! UPDATE! Thanks for the data I requested I have forwarded this to our team. Restarted CPU and all that jazz. Uninstalled Battlenet thinking it would help if I reinstalled but now it’s stuck on installing. Game stuck on initializing. This is found in C:/ProgramData (which is a hidden folder). Wait until the lights turn back on. Thank you for your help! comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment. Not working here “Initializing” Tried all the tricks here. → When I came home, Waiting for another update is no longer there and it is 0% Updating again. Technical Support. net app. 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. I recently tried to download this game after a good few years away and got stuck on this issue like many others. SOLUTION: I ran the Wow. net is closed, along with any other World of Warcraft of proprietary processes in the Task Manager. Deodu-kazzak December 9, 2022, 9:38am 618. Installed bnet and then tried to. Rebooted the computer. ’ - > I went outside with my dog for 30 mins. Leaf-azuremyst November 16, 2022,. Updated: 3 weeks ago Article ID: 13934 Product:. Just navigate to where your WoW installation is (usually C:Program FilesWorld of Warcraft) and delete those three folders. World of Warcraft - Patch Stuck on Initializing - Update Problem(For non-Turkish players this is Turkish Guide, dont say me anything about guide language but. Shakazdi-wyrmrest-accord October 6, 2022, 1:03am 1. 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. Right-click the shortcut of Battle. 7) Trying to update to 10. net App. Uninstalling and reinstalling battlenet. 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. I’d like to report that I can’t download WoW. net ” (without quotes). battle. love this game. I had the same issue a few days ago and I fixed it by launching the game through wow. killing agent in task manager. The Battle. I assumed maybe it didn’t like my D drive, so i went to. Removing bandwidth limit. Technical Support. Delete the Battle. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Meneshá-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 7:15pm #65. Restart your device and try downloading the update again. If you're having trouble installing or updating a game because the Battle. Looking for some assistance here if possible. The progress bar below the Install/Update button is currently at Initializing (242/1006) with a creeping progression. Technical Support. i have tried uninstalling wow retail, wow classic, and wow ptr and reinstalling wow retail. 5 M1 MBP. Check the ”Hide all Microsoft services” box. Maybe it helps! Or maybe try instal warzone and see if that works. After ich freed some space it downloaded on its own without a problem! ReplyWorld of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Fixes I’ve tried:. WoW update is stuck on initializing. Go ahead and delete both of those folders. Camuz-golemagg November 16, 2022,. I had the same issue a few days ago and I fixed it by launching the game through wow. LoadingKrugraa-argent-dawn (Krugraa) December 16, 2021, 10:03pm #3. Having the same issue. net Launcher. Closing processes in task manager. Fix, rename etc. Check out this thread and see if any of them work for you. Like topic says the install download will not go beyond initializing 2203048/2203048 and is in loop. net Launcher and attempt the installation again. Sometimes fetching download manifest. all other games work fine, just not wow. Its been like this for a while. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. net agent is continuously crashing and restarting the “initializing” step of the download. WoW download stuck on "initializing". Low and behold I can’t even download the game I paid for because it gets stuck in an infinite initializing loop. I had WotLK and retail installed but it still could not locate either one even after manually pointing it at the file location. World of Warcraft Forums Before deleting any files, make sure Battle. SupportTechnical Support. Restart your computer and try the install/update now. Troubleshooting steps for when a game installation or update is stuck on "Initializing" Updated: 4 months ago C:\Program Files (x86)\World of Warcraft. I will send you all i got from this timeline =) Oramir. net cache folder can resolve problems with the logon module. Follow same steps to turn Safe mode off and boot back normally. Technical Support. World of Warcraft Dragonflight - 10. Delete the Battle. Quick update: I managed to get hands on another PC where I did a fresh install of b. But it is stuck at "initializing", no matter what I do. It will work then. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialogue. Scan & repair files, uninstalled wow and downloaded again as well the battle. net and wait a minute and it should start initializing. Now, navigate to the Services tab. World of Warcraft - Patch Stuck on Initializing - Update Proble…Lovelost-azgalor Same for me. Restart the Battle. I was surprised there weren’t already threads about his in this support forum. After a few seconds it. Didn’t do anything. Slide the slider all the way down to never Notify. Stuck on. Hellbirah-aggramar July 14, 2023, 7:57pm #3. However, there’s a quick way to solve this problem, and all that you have to do is to run the application as an administrator. this a solution that I found when my world of Warcraft download got stuck at 0 B/s and wouldn't move no matter how long I left it up. net cache, whitelist the. Now, I tried something different. We've tried restarting battle net, restarting computer, going into beta battle. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Thank you! World of Warcraft Forums. I was told the best solution is to completely. Pointyënd-ashkandi July 13, 2023, 8:53am #1. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support.