Now if only I could do the same with hearthstone…This forum provides players with a place to discuss technical issues with each other and official Blizzard representatives. I had the same issue a few days ago and I fixed it by launching the game through wow. If anybody has this problem, open task manager and end the task "Agent". Fresh Battle. Me too. Gelebor-hydraxis. 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 stressful experience. Windows applied an update last week and since then haven’t been able to log in or update WoW. Kymthegreat-staghelm November 8, 2023, 6:23pm 1. This process uses my internet @ 500kb/s and downloads about 200mb. Disable all the background apps and close the other running apps other than WoW on your PC. This worked for me on release day as well!!! Thanks! I’ve reinstalled the game twice now because the stupid update has been stuck on initializing. Updated beta and PTR - ok. Emeldavi-tichondrius. The weird thing is that even after removing BattleNet and the games folder, the launcher automatically adds Wow Classic to the update queue. Keep getting BLZBNTAG0000138F Scan and Repaired multiple times, same. Many players have reported this issue on the official forum and shared their possible solutions. Such as packet loss occurring corrupting the data. net won’t update. Update is stuck on initializing for World of Warcraft retail (worked fine for classic). Updated Windows 10, . My Wrath Classic was having major freezing issue out of the blue. Make sure your firewall or antivirus isn’t blocking Battle. Rule Out Internet Issues. That worked, though halfway through character creation the launcher caught up and launched an additional game client. . Completely delete the battlenet folder with its files in C:ProgramData. Had do it after the launcher would never connect or would get stuck in a download loop. Close all other applications to resolve software conflicts and free up resources. Updated beta and PTR - ok. Having the same issue. net folder in its entirety. net App is stuck in a Scan & Repair loop, this usually indicates that your game data is corrupted. Are many others having this problem? WoW gets stuck on initializing when trying to update. 14. Clearing Battle. For me it was a simple as closing the battle. Reinstall the Battle. Re-downloaded the launcher and tried downloading again. Conscious_Occasion • 24 days ago. So all you’re doing is masking the view. Check the ” Run this program as an administrator ” box. I had this issue. The Updating never gets anywhere, stuck on 0%, with it also saying "Initializing". Then on relaunch of bnet it said update, I clicked, it did a scan, and failed at 100%. Go to Task Manager (CTRL, ATL, DEL) and click on the “Processes” tab. Delete the Cache folder. I was told the best solution is to completely. 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. I can’t get past the “initializing” stage to start the. net app and after I open the installer, it just stays on “Updating Blizzard Agent” for ever…Tried rebooting my Mac, downloading again the bnet app, nothing helps. 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. Hopefully it gets a fix. the solution that people have found is to go into the actual game folders and open the game client directly, bypassing the battlenet launcher. it sat at 0% for about 20-30 mins then had install showing on the button but applying updates under the button. The “agent” is crashing my whole internet connection, does nothing. If these basic fixes do not help the situation, it’s time to move on to more complex steps. After I exited retail wow again it’s just gone straight back to. just fine. WoW WotLK Classic:. Click on the Disable all and then OK to confirm changes. It never goes past initializing. I had the same issue, but was able to update this way. 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. Earlier today, I got stuck in a never-ending scan and repair loop. net Launcher. Nazwyn-terenas (Nazwyn) November 16, 2022, 7:28pm 94. Been stuck on initializing for over an hour. The nutty thing is now retail wow is also stuck in the same loop and I hadn’t touched it. I have the same problem, been waiting for over an hour now on initializing. Zuvykree: Stuck on initializing. Something like, battle. Same thing is happening to me and the only way to fix it is to end it. I came home from work one hour earlier than usual just to be stuck in Updating. Tried to uninstall it. net' folder and 'Diablo IV' folder. Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Release Window Apparently Leaked. Grubbass-burning-legion November 15, 2022, 7:00pm #2. ’ - > I went outside with my dog for 30 mins. Battle. 0% Updating, nothing is happening - > I closed Battle. Check on the top right of the launcher if there is a download button, near the notifications button. It’s stuck at initializing and nothing I do updates the WoW. PS Plus Games December 2023: First Titles Leaked. He left this overnight and it did not resolve. Edit: I just tried installing WoW Classic and it works, however, I tried installed WoW PTR and it also gets stuck on. repeat until successful. Stuck on initializing screen and now ‘waiting on another update’. The problem is not on my side. net shortcut on your desktop and select Properties. im not sure why its not connecting for wow when hearthstone, diablo etc work. Been stuck for more than 4 hours. NET. → Once the network is back online with the system, flush your DNS cache using the commands Here. " message that never goes away? If so, you are not alone. 1 Like. I have been trying to install retail WoW all evening, and the battle. Then relaunch and it should work. I had to pause all updates. net client in both wow, diablo 2, and now diablo 4. You can see the Top Rankings for World of Warcraft in United States, such as “World Of Warcraft Update Stuck On Initializing”. cant even play wrath classic, that i also pay for, because it needs an update. Went back to retail, and it is still the same. Just any Wow can't ever seem to install. WoW WotLK Classic: ICC Buff Release Date Confirmed. Please help, this is beyond … I just launched battle. I was surprised there weren’t already threads about his in this support forum. Right-click the Battle. Download Battle. net client, and then try the above steps again. Up to two hours before the download starts. net Desktop App with these steps: • Uninstall the Blizzard Battle. The launcher is stuck on innitialising. Close all Battle. 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. I had the same issue basically installer stuck on “initializing” and “Grabbing another update” for over an hour. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Fresh Battle. I’ve gone into Task Manager and killed all Blizzard. So I ran a scan and repair on it. → When I came home, Waiting for another update is no longer there and it is 0% Updating again. #$%#. it sat at 0% for about 20-30 mins then had install showing on the button but applying updates under the button. While being stuck it also sends and downloads data at full speed, so battle. I’ve disabled my firewall. News. Game update starts and then stops installing. PS Plus Games December 2023: First Titles Leaked. net I cannot update wow (retail) as i get stuck in initializing. While this forum is NOT intended to replace our support…. One hour ago I tried this: 0% Updating, nothing is happening - > I closed Battle. So i have multiple hard drives in my PC , and for some reason if i try to update my main game location - My E drive - its stuck on Initializing 5% - the game starts to update then says Whoops something is wrong. Thanks though. Click the Downloads tab and scroll down to the bottom and you will see. Turned off my anti-virus and firewall, cleared battle. Ive been trying to install retail wow for a couple weeks now and i havent made much progress, the install is always stuck on initializing and crashes if it stays like that for a couple minutes. Show more. -redownload a fresh battle. exe and kill it. Step 1: Go to Blizzard Battle. Try uninstalling ALL versions of WoW (Classic, Wrath, and Dragonflight) through the Battle. This worked for me on release day as well!!! Thanks! I’ve reinstalled the game twice now because the stupid update has been stuck on initializing. Disk Cleanup Drive Selection will show up, select the drive you. net. Troubleshooting steps when a game installation or update is stuck on "Initializing" Failed to Initialize Direct3D. 3 Likes. Greetings, My Battle. Same Problem here, now i have the classic feeling so many people enjoys. SjurEido. Can't install the game, the download is stuck. It will work then. Technical Support. Close all other applications to resolve software conflicts and free up resources. It’s stuck at initializing and nothing I do updates the WoW. Stuck on "Initializing. This process uses my internet @ 500kb/s and downloads about 200mb. net. Put the birds to bed. . it says waiting on another update, yet there isn’t anything else. YOUR. LoL: All LCS Roster Changes & Rumors. It will stuck in initializing again, but don't get mad!Update problem - Wrath of the Lich King Classic Discussion - World of Warcraft Forums. If you’re playing World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and you find yourself stuck on “Initializing,” don’t worry! This is a common. Disable any proxies that may interfere with the login module. When there is a wow update, the ‘initializing’ phase of the download is very slow. The progress bar below the Install/Update button is currently at Initializing (242/1006) with a creeping progression. I have rebooted. net Tools folder to automatically rebuild outdated or corrupt files. Checked folder permissions over the wow folder including rechecking the files within the directory. The first thing you can do is restart Battle. Missing Gnomelia and/or Hearthstone Card Back After Defeating Hogger. Can't install the game, the download is stuck. net is running, close it. Sometimes Battle. Run as Administrator: Right-click on the installer and select “Run as Administrator” to give the installer the necessary permissions. I just tried starting another download via the launcher and that works fine. Kaotik-2758 February 13, 2020, 2:06pm 1. 1 Like. AggravatingTest3760. What a mess. If it's actually using network then just leave it and it should finish eventually. Its been like this for a while. net desktop application and re-install. Having the same problem for the last 20 minutes now…. 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. Help! Since the newest patch in WoW I’ve been unable to load the game. ago. 2 Common Issues Subject. World of Warcraft Forums Wotlk classic Update Stuck on Initializing. Spread the loveAs a World of Warcraft player, it can be frustrating when an update gets stuck on “Initializing” on your Windows computer. Now it’s stuck in an infinite update loop. net client, and then try the above steps again. net install and when I go to install Classic WoW, the install starts, gets to 82. 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). Advanced Troubleshooting. After that reopen battlenet(do that as administrator, it may help), locate the folder of destiny and let it download. Following someone elses advice, I tried uninstalling the battle. 8 MB in the Initialization phase, and then stops and switches to Updating. I've followed every step I possibly could, and still. Click Run setup. net website gives you a potential fix. Before deleting any files, make sure Battle. Once the download actually starts in safe mode you can return to normal windows and it will get past the initializing loop. Im unable to log into the game and play all i9 can do is click the. Disable or temporarily uninstall these programs, restart your computer, and try. Technical Support. same and “w8ing for another patch”. So im stuck on initializing and have been for some time, i’ve tried the task manger method, running update as admin method, scanning & repairing, closing discord etc etc etc. Select the Compatibility tab. Then click Options > Game Settings. Let it initialize for 5-10 minutes before you think you have a problem. Same issue, been waiting an hour now trying to download - 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 wonder why they wont bring that idea back. S. 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. Spam left click on the button so you can click right when it says Update (it disappears in a fraction of a second, you need to spam the left click so you can click it exactly when it says Update) Hope it helps. Been noticing that the launcher keeps trying to update and then does nothing. The easiest fix for this problem is to just wait guys, don’t be impatient. Quick update: I managed to get hands on another PC where I did a fresh install of b. 4MB/s. It’s the same result. Reboot your PC. Help please. Been stuck on this since yesterday. A fresh install of Bnet and WoW has done nothing. WoW will launch without your BNet login. Now wait a bit to be sure the update is completely stuck,WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Sagemode-darksorrow April 23, 2023, 11:58am #1. In the Processes tab, end all processes related to the Blizzard app. Yeah go to task manager processes after you close the launcher from the task bar and make sure to stop the “Battle. Wotlk Classic Stuck on Initializing. Closing processes in task manager. Step 2: In Game Settings, find your World of Warcraft and check the option Additional command line arguments. Same problem on 2 computers. net and update the game to see if the issue persists. Technical Support. net folder in its entirety. WoW Classic Update wont install. Nothing changesUpdate your drivers and operating system to resolve any compatibility issues. Battle Net gets stuck on initializing (Fix)Battle Net app does not update game. It actually doesn’t 'finish the initializing" at all. Please try these steps to. I’m also having this issue. 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. • Next (before re-installing) let’s delete any Battle. Same issue here. net button at the top left of the Battle. Start battle. switch to dragonflight beta and uninstall. net Desktop App; Update. trying to update games, but stuck on (initializing) or (waiting for another on another update). 57 Likes. Already try login out, login back, restarting computer. If I leave it up and try to let the client figure itself out, it'll sit there doing nothing for hours. Shower. Click the Settings menu option. Confirmed Wow classic WOTLK is working fine. Phaidon-rexxar November 9, 2023, 7:50pm 11. Have also. net and select WoW. Right-click on the “Partition” on which the game has been installed and select “Properties”. The client is trying to update Wrath and it’s stuck at 0% saying initializing…Any solutions? I had this same problem and it got fixed when I started the Classic client manually from the exe file. restarted and hardbooted. Tried that, and completely uninstalled and reinstalled Bnet. PC with fresh install has Windows 10. Thank you! You solved my issue. Try to launch in desktop mode for the updates - it seems to work faster (just yesterday my download limit in game mode was 100kb/s, desktop was 30Mb/s). One hour ago I tried this: 0% Updating, nothing is happening - > I closed Battle. net and select WoW. Technical Support. Be it for downloading, launching, or updating these games on your PC. net launcher. World of Warcraft Forums. net client and redownload the whole game; copied the entire folder on a USB stick and pasted over my WoW Folder worked like a charm with just a quick Scan and Repair action and now I can login without issues. See, you got it half right. I had to do this almost three times to get Retail WoW to finish the stuck update and it was the same thing like all the other times, it never actually does an update, it just finishes. If your World of Warcraft update is stuck initializing, there are a few things you can try to fix the issue. Unplug your Modem and Router from the power source. Delete the Cache folder; Restart computer and launch. I have uninstalled battlenet and all games, deleted all folders, even the hidden ones. World of Warcraft Forums [Main Thread] Download Stuck on 0% initializing then BLZBNTAG0000138F. net again. (retail and classic) C:\Program Files (x86)\World of Warcraft. The Top Rankings by big data filled with human desires! Country:. World of Warcraft Forums. Same issue here, stuck on ‘Initializing…’. Alex470 • 1 yr. Did you try running as admin? minnesotaHunter (Topic Creator) 11 years ago #3. net file > Agent file > latest agent file > latest AgentNGDP file and send that to: [email protected]. But it is stuck at "initializing", no matter what I do. net client in both wow, diablo 2, and now diablo 4. World of Warcraft is not installing due to having a slower internet connection. It will work then. I’ve been trying to reinstall the game on my Mac book air which has had no problems in the past. Look for any battle. exe. This worked for me as well, thanks. Subject line: Stuck on initializing. i went up to download the game. I can’t get past the “initializing” stage to start the. all other games work fine, just not wow. net launcher. blue spot “Play” one says “Update” tho under. Clean up. It also doesn’t matter. net launcher”. net and retry updating the app or your game. Use 'Show in Exporer', go into retail, and double-click on Wow. If you're having trouble installing or updating a game because the Battle. One hour ago I tried this: 0% Updating, nothing is happening - > I closed Battle. Every time I close Battle. Technical Support. I am having an issuing updating to the Wrath Of The Lich King pre patch. Sometimes a simple reboot can fix stuck updates. 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. Are you stuck on initializing when trying to update or launch World of Warcraft? You are not alone. In the logs it says im missing some dll’s(msmpeg2vdec. It should say Install instead of Play. Then once they are all uninstalled, go in and manually delete the main World of Warcraft folder where the. Troubleshooting steps for when a game installation or update is stuck on "Initializing" Updated: 4 months agoAre you having trouble with your World of Warcraft installation or update? Do you see the annoying "Initializing. That doesn’t seem to accomplish anything. Click on the Disable all and then OK to confirm changes. WoW Classic Behaving Weirdly - MacBook Pro 2020 Intel i5. Mac Technical Support. net launcher and reopening it. Thanks though. I’ve tried everything recommended except reinstalling bnet launcher. Try closing background applications to. 2 Common Issues CAS System Unable to Initialize ClientHandler. Reinstall the Battle. net and opened it again → Now I am stuck at ‘Waiting for another update. 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, . On the other hand, if you’re still stuck at the initializing screen, make sure to move on. Click on the lock and unlock it,. 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”. Same here. exe. Re-installed Battle net app, checked other games for updates - worked well. Trying to update to 10. That did the trick!I bought Dragonflight for my friend however when he's trying to install World of Warcraft, it is stuck initializing forever at 2145571 / 2145571 . Edit: I just tried installing WoW Classic and it works, however, I tried installed WoW PTR and it also gets stuck on initializing. No big deal I think, I'll just log back in, and so I close the game and go to reopen it, and see there's an update. Sometimes fetching download manifest. 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. Check BIOS settings for World of Warcraft. net app Cache, also reinstalled it. SOLUTION: I ran the Wow. Nothing helps. Game cannot update while you’re currently in it. net as admin. it’s not even downloading it just initializing over and over and you have to wait like 15 mins to even play the game. And as a lot of players have come back, it is a bit busy, but in general these things will get fixed quite quick. net, the game (including Classic) and all addons seems to have done the trick - took nearly an hour to download the game again but at least I was able to log-in. Rambush-rattlegore July 15, 2023, 12:40am #1. 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. Been stuck for over 30min like this now. I’ve also tried pausing and resuming with no avail and double checked there’s enough space on SSDs.