This, so to say error, occurs especially during the download and installation process of one of the offered games. Reopen 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. I’ve also tried pausing and resuming with no avail and double checked there’s enough space on. I purchased an external hard drive to re install wow. exe in my retail folder and logged in manually w/ authenticator. net app. First: Stuck on initializing. 1 Like. Thought they would’ve made some improvements after OW2’s awful launch. Scan & repair files, uninstalled wow and downloaded again as well the battle. I had the same issue a few days ago and I fixed it by launching the game through wow. The Battle. Low and behold I can’t even download the game I paid for because it gets stuck in an infinite initializing loop. net launcher. I’ve had just about enough of this. Stuck on initializing screen and now. I think the download servers are dead. And every time it gets to this number it. The update can stay in initializing mode for 30-45-60 min. all other games work fine, just not wow. Try logging out of the Battle. I even did a clean install of everything and still nothing. net. net Stuck on Initializing Download Issue Restart the Battle. Technical Support. net launcher (or window). I recently tried to download this game after a good few years away and got stuck on this issue like many others. Restart the Battle. I had the issue where it would do the initializing loop. Check @BlizzardCS on Twitter, or the technical support forums linked at the bottom of this article, for information on any ongoing issues. Technical Support. I even did a clean install of everything. Hexenmeíster-amanthul November 16, 2022, 7:06pm #49. -force quit battle. I’ve had just about enough of this. NET. Following someone elses advice, I tried uninstalling the battle. So, this worked for me. I stopped using the launcher for wow. Game Install or Update Stuck at 0 B/s. → When I came home, Waiting for another update is no longer there and it is 0% Updating again. net app to no avail. Kymthegreat-staghelm November 8, 2023, 6:23pm 1. It’s the entire community, this isn’t a cache issue, it’s a blizz issue. It’s updating, the launcher bugs out currently to where it will stop showing it downloading all the encoding tables and. Instead of using a wireless connection, use a physical LAN. NET. you know its maintanence until 11am CEST. 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. 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. Technical Support. 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. Share Sort by: Best. Nowaqu-burning-legion November 16, 2022, 7:57pm #144. 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. net processes, restarting, etc. Breaking News Blizzard Support - Longer than usual wait times World of Warcraft Dragonflight - 10. NET. Aderya-bloodhoof November 16, 2022, 7:23pm #84. Same issue here, tried restarting pc back to initializing. 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”. 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. Now the game is stuck on initializing. Aerlas-magtheridon. It seems the only fix, for me atleast, is to leave the update on initializing for 35-45 minutes, it will eventually budge. all other games work fine, just not wow. 1 Like. Selecting Properties from the list. run Battlenet and install WOW. Breaking News Blizzard Support - Longer than usual wait times Breaking News This Week's Scheduled Maintenance. Two possible workarounds that could help are listed below until we get this fully resolved: Try clearing the Battle. Swear blizz never used to have this much of an issue with updates and video game launches. Step 3: Open with Offline Mode in settings. Mine is stuck on Initializing (452/452 bytes) and just doesnt budge. net App. Account, App, & Shop; World of Warcraft. Now, you can check if Blizzard launcher stuck on initializing. 1 Like. I’m having the same issue. same here. net Launcher. I can download any other blizzard game, classic, overwatch, diablo all fine. net App (skip Step 6 for now, we will re-install later). Thought they would’ve made some improvements after OW2’s awful launch. Edit: I just tried installing WoW Classic and it works, however, I tried installed WoW PTR and it also gets stuck on initializing. Grubbass-burning-legion November 15, 2022, 7:00pm #2. Blizzard servers? Being totally inadequate?WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Delete the Battle. I recently uninstalled it to make room for another game. com How to Fix The Battle. Wish they fix this issue. Seems its on Blizz’s back end. The update servers are unreachable. net or OW2 itself. It’s stuck on Initializing. Delete the Cache folder. Tried opening wow. I even did a clean install of everything and still nothing. If you're having trouble installing or updating a game because the Battle. I have opened a ticket with blizzard but response time via email is not the best. For me these steps worked but. 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. 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. mine aswell starting downloading the game a minute ago but has gone back to the initializing. I even did a clean install of everything. Exact same issue here, stuck in initializing for 25 minutes now. Tried opening wow. well thats weird, launching the wow. What more can we even attempt? Battle Net app does not update game. Try uninstalling ALL versions of WoW (Classic, Wrath, and Dragonflight) through the Battle. exe. I’ve tried restarting Battle. Technical Support. I even did a clean install of everything. I’ve tried everything recommended except reinstalling bnet launcher. Help pleaseI just launched battle. I even did a clean install of everything and still nothing. . exe in the game directory instead of throught the Battle. net, Blizzard, and/or Blizzard Entertainment folders in the Windows temporary file locations below. 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. Oh sorry - it does waste my time, electricity and my mental health. Some of the time Battle. 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. Unable to update retail after 25/10 patch. Deleting bnet folder in C:\ProgramData. Zuul-balnazzar. I have opened a ticket with blizzard but response time via email is not the best. this hasnt worked either. Grubbass-burning-legion November 15, 2022, 7:00pm #2. For whatever reason Overwatch is stuck updating itself, it just says “Initializing…”. WoW will launch without your BNet login. 1. Oramir-alonsus November 16, 2022, 9:27pm. 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 . If I try again, it keeps failing. Battlenet installs no problem, its just the initializing loop when trying to download WoW. To fix the problem, you can try running Bettle. Same here, stuck on initializing. EDIT: Looks like when you exit the game it goes back to Initializing…. • Next (before re-installing) let’s delete any Battle. WoW download stuck on "initializing". Was working fine everyday im on just today it wont complete update. So, I logged on 20 mins ago -walked right into the Initializing… issue, and got bored after 5 mins. net Launcher and attempt the installation again. net says it has another update working. net Processes. com. 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, . After that, navigate to the following path: C :\ ProgramData \ Blizzard Entertainment \ 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. Basically it was just stuck on “updating battle. stuck now allso and nothing works. Every now and then it’ll start downloading at like 150 bytes a second for a minute then get back to being stuck at. Very frustrating. WoW Download is stuck on initializing. I’m so happy I gave them 90€ for this. Now luckily these issues are similar enough that the same steps should help with all three types of issues. I have click stop the download and click run it again. net Desktop App is stuck at “Initializing,” try the following steps: Restart Battle. Mostly with the recently. If you’re having trouble installing or updating a game because the Battle. Is there a fix to this or a new problem/bug that. Technical Support. It seems the only fix, for me atleast, is to leave the update on initializing for 35-45 minutes, it will eventually budge. Only thing that worked for me was to go to the Download Manager. Edit: I just tried installing WoW Classic and it works, however, I tried installed WoW PTR and it also gets stuck on initializing. WoW Installation stuck at initializing. you know its maintanence until 11am CEST. Also stuck on initializing. After setting up a VPN Connection (to Canada), I closed Bnet from taskmanager and restarted it. Technical Support. Katalin-ghostlands November 16, 2022, 6:23pm #17. Deleting the Battle. I can download any other blizzard game, classic, overwatch, diablo all fine. Start battle. Stuck on initializing. With W11, the result is the same. " SupportTechnical Support. 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. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Reinstall the Battle. 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. If restarting didn’t work, open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc), find everything related. net update agent in task manager before it would work to reopen and start the patch successfully. I am not sure what. I’ll have to wait, I guess. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Close all Battle. 2 Common Issues Subject. It’s stuck at initializing and nothing I do updates the WoW. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Rlyehfhtagn-twisting-nether November 17, 2022, 8:11pm. Katalin-ghostlands November 16, 2022, 6:23pm #17. Kranox-mazrigos November 16, 2022, 7:02pm #44. I did have to tell the launcher where my game folder was again, but it immediately updated and was playable again. Finally, restart your PC and start the Blizzard app again. Been stuck for more than 4 hours. 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. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. net launcher. I was surprised there weren’t already threads about his in this support forum. :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” 🙃 Start the battle. I was playing Diablo Immoral on PC and it crashed. Seems a widespread issue. Hmm. The download progress bar is stuck at 0 b/s. net stuck at 0 B/s just because of lacking admin right. Katalin-ghostlands November 16, 2022, 6:23pm #17. Thought they would’ve made some improvements after OW2’s awful launch. Im on 0% instalation process at bnet. well thats weird, launching the wow. Technical Support. Many players have reported this issue on the official forums and some of them have found solutions. 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. Same issue here, stuck on ‘Initializing…’. net desktop app, and game processes, and click End Process. net Update Agent. One of the recently-reported problems concerns a stuck in the initializing screen. net and opened it again → Now I am stuck at ‘Waiting for another update. Troubleshooting Installation and Patching. Up to two hours before the download starts. Program Data was a hidden file, so you'll have to go to view and check 'Hidden Items' to view this folder. Restart your device and try downloading the update again. They do their best to solve this issue. So glad I’m not the only one. EDIT: Looks like when you exit the game it goes back to. The progress bar below the Install/Update button is currently at Initializing (242/1006) with a creeping progression. 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. That did not work for me, still stuck at initializing even after closing all bnet processes in task manager. Same issue here, stuck on ‘Initializing…’. Talliyya-blackrock November 16, 2022, 7:53am #9. What a mess. 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, . Follow these steps to troubleshoot and resolve the issue: restart the app, update or uninstall security programs, delete the tools folder, close other. Restarting this did not work. Some of the time Battle. I have the same problem, been waiting for over an hour now on initializing. Edit: I just tried installing WoW Classic and it works, however, I tried installed WoW PTR and it also gets stuck on initializing. Same issue here, also on a Mac Studio (M1 Max, running OS12. I tried creating a new adm account and it. WoW gets stuck on initializing when trying to update. WoW will launch without your BNet login. I will send you all i got from this timeline =) Oramir-alonsus November 16, 2022, 9:27pm #353. Really glad I tried installing it before I reactivated. Following someone elses advice, I tried uninstalling the battle. Type C:ProgramData into the Open field and press Enter. Technical Support. Hatorri-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 7:43pm 121. Since yesterday I can’t scan/repair/update so I tried to install the game from scratch and it’s the same. I’ve tried: Other games update and download without issues. I know global. I had WotLK and retail installed but it still could not locate either one even after manually pointing it at the file location. Hope this helps. Swear blizz never used to have this much of an issue with updates and video game launches. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Hatorri-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 7:43pm #121. Look for any battle. Be patient guys, Blizzard is a small indie company with very limited resources. 2 Likes. Keep getting BLZBNTAG0000138F Scan and Repaired multiple times, same … Stuck on Initializing/Waiting on another update - Technical. To do so, simply follow these easy steps: Right-click on the Blizzard app’s desktop shortcut and open Properties. Reopen the Battle. Stuck on "Initializing. Technical Support. Welbert-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 6:54pm #32. Technical Support. 1. com Subject: Mac Download Stuck Attachment: The log file of. I've followed every step I possibly could, and still. I located my Blizzard games folder, which contained the 'Battle. #354. Already did all the t/s steps provided but nothing works. I’ve been trying to reinstall the game on my Mac book air which has had no problems in the past. Nothing works. net . Its either get stuck on Initializing to the point I have to Reinstall 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, . It doesn’t move. Closed my Antivirus. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. The “agent” is crashing my whole internet connection, does nothing. The battle net just tells me the game is updating but its stuck on initializing. Deleting the Battle. Its a shame, I had been looking forward to creating my first Dracthyr. net I’ve also removed WoW, which now I think might have been a mistake. After setting up a VPN Connection (to Canada), I closed Bnet from taskmanager and restarted it. The download progress bar is stuck at 0 b/s. If you're having trouble installing or updating a game on Battle. Blizzard, the sovereign leader in MMO genre, offers a great desktop client that still doesn’t shy from issues of its own. 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, . Kaotik-2758 February 13, 2020, 2:06pm 1. -tried uninstalling from the battle. Lavende-drakthul August 26, 2020, 8:14pm. Go into __retail__ and double-click on Wow. net as an administrator and in compatibility mode. I had the same issue a few days ago and I fixed it by launching the game through wow. I’m trying to reinstall WoW but it’s just stuck on 0% initializing forever. PS tried all the steps you mentioned as well as reinstalling bnet. SjurEido. net. With W11, the result is the same. Still stuck, cannot play the game i pay for. 1 Like. Ive tried everything from updating pc, uninstalling battle net, deleting temp folders. For this, running the Blizzard app in a selected startup can minimizing the program’s conflict. 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, . Step 1. Same issue for me: Intitializing (367/367 Bytes) and it just hangs there. Hi there, Also stuck on initializing. same and “w8ing for another patch”. i have tried uninstalling wow retail, wow classic, and wow ptr and. net or WoW processes sitting in the background via your task manager. Delete the Battle. #$%#. Thaelia-deathwing November 16, 2022, 7:30pm #101. net should fix the issue, but a addon manager sometimes. Close all Battle. I’m having the same issue. Im at a loss on what to do. Restarting the PC. However, like any complex game, Overwatch 2 is not immune to bugs and errors. Katalin-ghostlands November 16, 2022, 6:23pm #17. 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. Once you have the zip file, please email it to us: [email protected] on update/initializing. Are many others having this problem? Battle net launcher seams stuck on updating… just spinning at Initializing 0%. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. net. Once the game ran, the “Initializing” disappeared and the PLAY button lit up. Technical Support. Cancel reply. Even though it’s going slowy, it is downloading now. Open the Battle. Read on the forum that you can try to reinstall the battle. Game update starts and then stops installing. Support. Blizzard Forums Just delete the Battle. Uncheck everything on Network Bandwith. It’s stuck at initializing and nothing I do updates the WoW. 2 Likes. 10 Likes. Really glad I tried installing it before I reactivated. net' folder and 'Diablo IV' folder. Hopefully that helps, good luck! Stuck on Initializing, restarted battlenet, did nothing, several times. I have fast internet and the space on the computer. Stuck on Initializing, restarted battlenet, did nothing, several times. exe and manually loging in, doesn’t help. also glad I rushed home from work for this. Alcatrazchad-silvermoon. I thought it was battle. Earlier today, I got stuck in a never-ending scan and repair loop. 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. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. net -Deleting the -Blizzard Entertainment- folder in ProgramData Still it just endlessly gets stuck on. Slide the slider all the way down to never Notify. If I play 4 times a week the game needs update 3 times. Initializing, doesn’t work. Then once they are all uninstalled, go in and manually delete the main World of Warcraft folder where the game was. net launcher. net launcher but it wouldn’t reinstall. This process uses my internet @ 500kb/s and downloads about 200mb. Restarted client, restarted PC.