It should work after about a minute or two. Followed alot of tips from forum posts with similar problem. To check this is acutally works unpause your download for atleast 20MINS and check before and after folder size and check if it did increase or not. EDIT: Looks like when you exit the game it goes back to Initializing…. So far nothing has worked. Was looking forward to a nice evening with the pre-patch. Try de-instal and then cleanup hdd + register. This is something to do with agent I suspect as a notification did flash up briefly for it in the corner of the screen that I can’t access now to see what it was moaning about. Been stuck on waiting for this thing to “update” for a half hour now. I ended up deleting agent folder, emptying recycling bin, and restarting my pc before starting the launcher and it fixed everything. After that, navigate to the following path: C :\ ProgramData \ Blizzard Entertainment \ Battle. My retail ended up needing a reinstall. Try creating a new user account on Windows, and add it to. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. I have fast internet and the space on the computer. net. The easiest fix for this problem is to just wait guys, don’t be impatient. Step 2: In Game Settings, find your World of Warcraft and check the option Additional command line arguments. Common Problems. Net Launcher somehow lost the location of all of my games. 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. My current speed test shows 300mbit+ and another game downloaded just a bit earlier at 40mb/s. I was able to do an update for classic WoW, but not retail. Technical Support. Open Task Manager. The Repair Tool will scan your game files and attempt to fix any problems it finds. Technical Support. 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. Turn off your PC. Then on relaunch of bnet it said update, I clicked, it did a scan, and failed at 100%. ALL OTHER GAMES ARE INSTALLING CORRECTLY. After a few seconds it. Spam left click on the button. proxy settings. 8 MB in the Initialization phase, and then stops and switches to Updating. And as a lot of players have come back, it is a bit busy, but in general these things will get fixed quite quick. Our team is already on the case working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. Tried restarting deleting cache folder restarting comp. I was surprised there weren’t already threads about his in this support forum. WoW Installation stuck at initializing. I renamed the 'Battle. I have several other Battle. I will send you all i got from this timeline =) Oramir-alonsus November 16, 2022, 9:27pm #353. 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. Sagemode-darksorrow April 23, 2023, 11:58am #1. r/ModernWarfareIII is a developer-recognized community focused on the title. Check for Firewall/Antivirus Blocking. I’ve been trying to reinstall the game on my Mac book air which has had no problems in the past. Evoker Level 70 Boost Gear Reverting From 424 to 414. net launcher (or window). Refreshing connection. Krugraa-argent-dawn (Krugraa) December 16, 2021, 10:03pm #3. That did not work for me, still stuck at initializing even after closing all bnet processes in task manager. I’ve been having this issue since trying to install on my macbook last night, and wanted to outline everything. Ethernia-tirion November 16, 2022, 7:16pm #67. Then when it loops, end the app by going to the blizzard logo in the top left, right click, and click exit. For me it started yesterday already. NET and GPU. If there's something preventing it from downloading, it may tell you why. Uninstalling and reinstalling battlenet. Its a shame, I had been looking forward to creating my first Dracthyr Evoker after a long day of work. For me these steps worked but. net launcher”. It retries continuously but it does not get past that 2127019/2027019… I restarted bnet client, restarted my computer, uninstalled the wow files, started the repair client, but nothing seems to help. Wait about a minute before turning on your equipment. Swear blizz never used to have this much of an issue with updates and video game launches. go to the Boot tab. Open the Battle. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Same issue here, stuck on ‘Initializing…’. Groót-quelthalas November 16, 2022, 8:28pm #208. Stuck on Initializing/Waiting on another update - Technical Support. If your region is currently patching or undergoing maintenance there might be a known issue affecting all players. In the Processes tab, end all processes related to the Blizzard app. Vanasmut-tichondrius. Technical Support. 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. " SupportTechnical Support. Edit: I just tried installing WoW Classic and it works, however, I tried installed WoW PTR and it also gets stuck on initializing. I am also stuck with this problem. net cache, ran as administrator, reinstalled battle. Step 2. run as admin. net” or at 0% when trying to install… Tried all steps I found anywhere on the internet, nothing fixed it. I have tried everything I possibly can find on the internet. 2 Common Issues Subject. exe. Then went into the retail folder and deleted everything while it was still in this state. net stuck on initializing. Not working here “Initializing” Tried all the tricks here. net, uninstalled Battle. Then click Options > Game Settings. Start the update (installation in your case) Close the Battle. completely exit battle net and. Edit: Restarting the app in admin mode seems to have sped up the initialization speed. restarted and hardbooted. For real though, I have no clue. 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. Step 3: Open with Offline Mode in settings. 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. My current speed test shows 300mbit+ and another game downloaded just a bit earlier at 40mb/s. The “update” is just stuck at 0 %. In such cases: Restart your router. WoW will launch without your BNet login. For real though, I have no clue. Sadly did not work for me. For whatever reason Overwatch is stuck updating itself, it just says “Initializing…”. Two possible workarounds that could help are listed below until we get this fully resolved: Try clearing the Battle. Clear all app cache. i am completely unable to play the game, after. 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. thanks so much! My frustrations are lifted. cleared caches. NET. No matter which one I have it work on, the Update gets stuck on “Initializing” at 0% and won’t. After ich freed some space it downloaded on its own without a problem! ReplyAre you stuck on initializing when trying to update or launch World of Warcraft? You are not alone. Technical Support. msc in the search box and select System Configuration from the best match. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. If you're having trouble installing or updating a game on Battle. For me it is stuck at initializing. Help pleaseIssue with initializing. Uninstalled everything to do with battlenet launcher, used VPN to switch country, reinstalled launcher and located game and started update straight away. I’ve tried all fixes listed here plus a few others the CoD community came up with when facing the same problem. Aderya-bloodhoof November 16, 2022, 7:23pm #84. I knew I’d have to relearn spells and rotations, but tbh, this seems a lot more like a 3rd line technical. I’ve also tried pausing and resuming with no avail and double checked there’s enough space on SSDs. com and I'll take a look. Stuck on Initializing 0% after trying basically every solution I could find. Installed Battle. net desktop app, and game processes, and click End Process. Recently, my Battle. Following someone elses advice, I tried uninstalling the battle. this hasnt worked either. See full list on makeuseof. How to resolve this issue when installing or. Rambush-rattlegore July 15, 2023, 12:40am #1. Voodoopanda-stormscale November 16, 2022,. net_old'. Shakazdi-wyrmrest-accord October 6, 2022, 1:03am 1. I. World of Warcraft Forums. Support Technical Support. ago. 14. ARTICLE: battle net just tells me the game is updating but its stuck on initializing. In most cases, we find that “Initializing…” getting stuck is typically caused by a conflicting third-party program, damaged/corrupted local 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. Open Battle. Type msconfig. However, I now have access to the game. look in the task manager. . NET and GPU. Don't forget to backup your Interface folder, though. A bit late, but I was having the same issue when trying to launch WoW from the Home tab on battlenet. The progress bars do not progress at all, stuck on “…Initializing”. Welcome to the Technical Support forum for Blizzard Desktop Application. . net launcher but it wouldn’t reinstall. ran as admin, uninstalled. net app Cache, also reinstalled it. Refreshing connection. World of Warcraft. I was still able to trinket and use some of my toys but whenever I tried to cast a spell I got "cant do that while stunned". Loading. Getting stuck on initializing can also indicate corrupt files, or there’s a problem with the drive the game is installed on. I can’t reinstall WoW. 1. Chandrah-magtheridon November 16, 2022, 9:28pmWorld of Warcraft Dragonflight - 10. Launcher stuck on initializing. net Update stuck at 0% in your Windows 10 PC. Same issue here, tried restarting pc back to initializing. Grubbass-burning-legion November 15,. Restarted my computer. So glad I’m not the only one. Had the same issue on Windows 11. Unplug your Modem and Router from the power source. Oddly enough, after i did a windows update, it suddenly came on for a while. It’s always initializing and reclaiming disc space. net. I have tried everything I possibly can find on the internet. Camuz-golemagg November 16, 2022,. Click on This PC (Windows 10) and open the system partition C. Then went into the retail folder and deleted everything while it was still in this state. Third day in a row now. Seems its on Blizz’s back end. minnesotaHunter (Topic Creator) 11 years ago #3. Hellbirah-aggramar July 14, 2023, 7:57pm #3. Kymthegreat-staghelm November 8, 2023, 6:23pm 1. 1. Closing processes in task manager. Thanks though. Ive tried everything from updating pc, uninstalling battle net, deleting temp folders. LoadingWoW download stuck on "initializing". Check BIOS settings for World of Warcraft. exe from the retail directory bypasses it, it almost immediately stops initialising while launching the game, and game runs fine, no wrong version errors or anything. Thaelia-deathwing. 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. #$%#. net cache folder can resolve problems with the logon module. 13. It happened to me. 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”. Uninstalling and reinstalling battlenet. net, the game started to update, as usual. net, flushed DNS, restarted computer, restarted internet, changed internet connection, etc. 2 Common Issues. 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. 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. Use 'Show in Exporer', go into retail, and double-click on Wow. net Desktop App, then try to update a game. I play on a Mac. Cant download wow? Support Technical Support. Bobrexal • 24 days ago. Run the Blizzard Battle. Updated: 4 months ago Article ID: 206714 Common Problems. 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 update is stuck on initializing. Oramir-alonsus November 16, 2022, 9:27pm. I know global. This forum exists to provide support for the Blizzard Application, with a place to discuss technical issues with each other and Blizzard Tech Suppo…. Try de-instal and then cleanup hdd + register. The_Fluffy_Baron. Won’t go past that. Cofe-azuremyst November 16, 2022, 7:20pm #72. reinstalling WoW with partial deletion of the data files. I found I had to go and manually End Task on the Battle. 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. Advanced Troubleshooting. However, it refuses to update the game and remains stuck on initializing. SupportTechnical Support. 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. Thought they would’ve made some improvements. I had the same issue basically installer stuck on “initializing” and “Grabbing another update” 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, . Account, App, & Shop; World of Warcraft; Warcraft Rumble; Diablo IV; Diablo Immortal; Overwatch 2;. Deleting the Battle. 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. exe in the game directory instead of throught the Battle. It should say Install instead of Play. Technical Support. " SupportTechnical Support. 2 Likes. net. Stuck on Initializing. also manually patching agent and nothing helped even a little. The installation however, stops at Initializing (2145572/2145572), and then goes back to Updating after a few seconds, and then back to Initializing. this is my setup This PC – Windows-SSD (C:) – GAMES (if you only have one drive or This PC (D:) Games if you have two drives) installed in this folder is --Battle net – World of Warcraft and a few other games. Uninstall Battle. Step 1. Boards. Select all Agent, Blizzard, and game processes, and click End Process. net in the allowed list in your firewall settings and see if the download moves past “Initializing”. 3. Rebooted the computer. I had to go in and relocate each of them and it was fine, except for World of Warcraft. I’m also having this issue. . i have uninstalled both wow and battlenet. Right click and select Run as Administrator on the launcher. I have restarted the application. ive tried many diffrent things but none seem to solve it. Turned off my anti-virus and firewall, cleared battle. The launcher is stuck on innitialising. any updates would sooth my mind. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Since. net cache, ran as administrator, reinstalled battle. Technical Support. The Battle. Kranox-mazrigos November 16, 2022, 7:02pm #44. 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. I can’t start WoW client directly because it’s not compatible (probably because of phase two today, it needs to update). 4. Now, navigate to the Services tab. C:\Program Files (x86)\World of Warcraft. Technical Support. Delete the Cache folder. net Launcher. Click on the lock and unlock it,. Delete the Battle. Kurai888. secondary logon. November 14, 2023. The games run well. 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. Update 2: Finally got past the indexes… but the download speed of the game is atrocious at 2. 2 Likes. Here are some possible reasons and troubleshooting steps you can try: Network Issues: Poor or unstable internet connection can cause the update to get stuck. ” I have tried causing the downloader to “start this update now” but that has no effect. It can repair corrupted files fix errors in the game’s database and even reset addons and keybindings. Starting as admin is the important part. Already ran as Admin, renamed folders, flushed DNS…. CAS System Unable. net app and re open it or when I quit WoW (no matter which version) - Retail, TBC and Classic keeps updating. net App. Eat food. After 2 hours being stuck, I installed Windscribe too, used “New York - Empire” position, and it worked without any issue, i’m in game right now. Continuing to watch the reinstall. I think the download servers are dead. I’ve been trying to reinstall the game on my Mac book air which has had no problems in the past. Nallianah-wyrmrest-accord. Disable any proxies that may interfere with the login module. Expect at least some free game time for this. net, the game started to update, as usual. Trepan-archimonde November 16,. net users are stuck at 1 percent when they update or install the app. Step 2: Reinstall BattleNet. If I uninstall battle. net client right? Dèschanel-stormrage July 11, 2023, 11:45pm #3. Close battle. it’s not even downloading it just initializing over and over and you have to wait like 15 mins to even play the game. Keep getting BLZBNTAG0000138F Scan and Repaired multiple times, same. Here are the instructions: Download the tool from this page. Mine is stuck on Initializing (452/452 bytes) and just doesnt budge. Renamed the copy to retail and relaunched battlenet as admin. The installation however, stops at Initializing (2145572/2145572), and then goes back to Updating after a few seconds, and then back to Initializing. Noob question, but my game has been stuck on Initializing for well over 50 min now. Community Tournaments. Restart your computer and try the install/update now. Try connecting your device directly to your computer and test in different USB ports on your PC. Be patient guys, Blizzard is a small indie company with very limited resources. Blizzard ForumsWorld 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. Kill those processes (but don’t kill the launcher) and the update should proceed as normal. Have tried stopping all the battle. Yeah, mine is stuck as well. Every time I login to battle. Click it, then select World of Warcraft to update. Started downloading. Sometimes Battle. The update servers are unreachable. Same problem on 2 computers. GOOD LUCK. Reboot Windows to safe mode + network. net app icon and choose ‘Run as administrator’. 2 Common Issues CAS System Unable to Initialize ClientHandler. Select Game Settings on the left of the window. I’m stuck as well…. Any help on this from the tech savvy would be appreciated. Jeges-outland November 16, 2022, 7:03pm #45. Cook food. I just launched battle. MacOS Stuck at initializing: BLZBNTAGT0000138F. Following someone elses advice, I tried uninstalling the battle. and here we go. net Tools folder to automatically rebuild outdated or corrupt files. I've now completely uninstalled everything from my Battle. The app is stuck on “Updating”, with WoW Classic at 0%, PTR at 83%, and retail WoW at 0%. Technical Support. I have opened a ticket with blizzard but response time via email is not the best. FIX. if you receive any specific errors from the Desktop App about the installation process that can help narrow down what’s causing this. Having the same problem for the last 20 minutes now…. To resolve this: Click the Cogwheel icon next to the Play or Update button and choose Show in Explorer. Goto the Cog icon above your Email and switch to a. Create another 'administrator' account on the machine and use that instead. I’ve tried all the methods for fixing it online. While being stuck it also sends and downloads data at full speed, so battle. Click on locate the game, choose the folder. I did have to tell the launcher where my game folder was again, but it immediately updated and was playable again. Updated Windows 10, . This process uses my internet @ 500kb/s and downloads about 200mb. Elbodeep-area-52. net, then end program on the blizzard updater, reopen b. Technical Support. It took a bit of time, but it eventually got done. Rambush-rattlegore. It looks like the installer/updated is stuck in a loop, as every time, it moves from initializing, it gives a set of number that increment until is gets to the number is being reported before (2145571/2145571). If I pause and resume it gets stuck on waiting on another update, despite being the only battlenet-game on the computer. This is found in C:/ProgramData (which is a hidden folder). Emeldavi-tichondrius.