exe. 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 have followed the instructions mentioned here: WOW Stuck at Initializing but to no avail. net launcher but it wouldn’t reinstall. If Battle. I have uninstalled battlenet and all games, deleted all folders, even the hidden ones. Share Sort by: Best. It should say Install instead of Play. Reboot Windows to safe mode + network. If your region is currently patching or undergoing maintenance there might be a known issue affecting all players. Quick update: I managed to get hands on another PC where I did a fresh install of b. My current speed test shows 300mbit+ and another game downloaded just a bit earlier at 40mb/s. Nowaqu-burning-legion November 16, 2022, 7:57pm #144. Was looking forward to a nice evening with. You can close battle. Update 2: Finally got past the indexes… but the download speed of the game is atrocious at 2. Wait for the update. I’ve had just about enough of this. Exactly. Tried restarting deleting cache folder restarting comp. net Launcher. Getting stuck on initializing can also indicate corrupt files, or there’s a problem with the drive the game is installed on. Start battle. After a long day of problem solving at work, coming home to another problem isn’t fun…. Scan and repair, doesn’t work. Uninstalling and reinstalling would not be a problem normally, but with the low download rate that the game manages (thanks blizzard download servers!) and being unwilling to run the pc over night, I’ll lose another half day of beta time. Jinji-whisperwind July 11, 2023, 8:31pm #1. Earlier today, I got stuck in a never-ending scan and repair loop. So I guess something must have corrupted my WoW installation? What would be the best steps to reinstall that, while saving all my current addons and character variables? See full list on windowsreport. net and opened it again → Now I am stuck at ‘Waiting for another update. I left it running overnight for 10+ hours, still Initializing… SOLUTION: I ran the Wow. Your servers are gonna be incompatible so don’t waste your time trying it. Finally, restart your PC and start the Blizzard app again. i unistalled everything and restarted my comp. net initializing issue. I’ll have to wait, I guess. Technical Support. Rambush-rattlegore. (Don’t enter with your id and password) Step 4: Download WoW with your regions. net, the app may be stuck at "Initializing" and not progressing. 1 Like. Been this way for 2 days, Did a windows update (I'm on 11, theres a . Scan & repair files, uninstalled wow and downloaded again as well the battle. Check the ”Hide all Microsoft services” box. 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, . Clearing Battle. mine aswell starting downloading the game a minute ago but has gone back to the initializing. Its a shame, I had been looking forward to creating my first Dracthyr. Exact same issue here, stuck in initializing for 25 minutes now. Under Background processes, find " Battle. PS tried all the steps you mentioned as well as reinstalling bnet. Aru-31227 June 14, 2023, 5:18pm 1. I assumed maybe it didn’t like my D drive, so i went to. Within this directory just delete the folder named Battle. net should fix the issue, but a addon manager sometimes. Restart your device and try downloading the update again. How to install a Blizzard game you already own on a different computer. I've followed every step I possibly could, and still. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is a 2023 first-person shooter video game primarily developed by Sledgehammer Games and published by Activision. If you're having trouble installing or updating a game because the Battle. Aderya-bloodhoof November 16, 2022, 7:23pm #84. “Let’s release WZ 2. net -closing tasks in Task Manager related to Battle. reinstalling WoW with partial deletion of the data files. Technical Support. i have tried uninstalling wow retail, wow classic, and wow ptr and. I’ve also tried pausing and resuming with no avail and double checked there’s enough space on. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. com Subject: Mac Download Stuck Attachment: The log file of. Stuck on ‘initializing’. If I try again, it keeps failing. 1 Like. Some of the time Battle. Run Battle. it should start. Close battle. 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. 3. Xee-draenor March 27, 2023, 9:52pm 1. If I try again, it keeps failing. EDIT: Looks like when you exit the game it goes back to Initializing…. Technical Support. 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. Click on the “Disk Cleanup” button under the “General” tab and then click on the “OK” button. (Download speeds ranging between 20kbs to 150kbs)I’d like to report that I can’t download WoW. Shogox-2378 November 18, 2023, 10:57am 1. I was surprised there weren’t already threads about his in this support forum. Reopen the Battle. Swear blizz never used to have this much of an issue with updates and video game launches. NET. Then once they are all uninstalled, go in and manually delete the main World of Warcraft folder where the game was. result file (. net client, rule out internet problems, clean the. Jeges-outland November 16, 2022, 7:03pm #45. Technical Support. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. I have deleted Battle. Chandrah-magtheridon November 16, 2022, 9:28pmInstalled Battle. Technical Support. 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. net launcher and still says initializing. Restarted bnet. What a mess. Thelight-darkspear November 16, 2022,. With their resources and experience they should be better than this. Thought they would’ve made some improvements after OW2’s awful launch. Deleting bnet folder in C:ProgramData. Technical Support. For whatever reason Overwatch is stuck updating itself, it just says “Initializing…”. Low and behold I can’t even download the game I paid for because it gets stuck in an infinite initializing loop. Thelight-darkspear. net launcher”. They do their best to solve this 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, . The app is stuck on “Updating”, with WoW Classic at 0%, PTR at 83%, and retail WoW at 0%. Stuck on Initializing. However, it refuses to update the game and remains stuck on. The progress bar below the Install/Update button is currently at Initializing (242/1006) with a creeping progression. net cache. This helped fixing my “running an other update” notification, but sadly. thought it was just me… gave up and uninstalled - now I can’t reinstall. Step 2. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. 2 Likes. I googled it, found this thread and read it all. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. EDIT: Looks like when you exit the game it goes back to Initializing…. What a mess. So, this worked for me. Close all Battle. Step 3 of the link worked for me. Low and behold I can’t even download the game I paid for because it gets stuck in an infinite initializing loop. Or at least, that’s what fixed it for me last time it happened to me. net Launcher as an Administrator. Tried opening wow. Thought they would’ve made some improvements after OW2’s awful launch. Followed alot of tips from forum posts with similar problem. :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. run Battlenet and install WOW. 56 Likes. I think the download servers are dead. The update servers are unreachable. Rambush-rattlegore July 15, 2023, 12:40am #1. Caellen-doomhammer November 16, 2022, 9:17pm #331. Open the Battle. app. I had the same issue basically installer stuck on “initializing” and “Grabbing another update” for over an hour. Technical Support. Rule Out Internet Issues. I had the same issue basically installer stuck on “initializing” and “Grabbing another update” for over an hour. Restart the PC then restart the Battle. Even asked Reddit. net app Cache, also reinstalled it. Delete the Cache folder; Restart computer and launch. i cant install because im still i initializing… ive also attempted to install in a new folder. net app installation is doing the same thing: getting stuck on the Updating function. I’ve tried restarting Battle. ago. 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. Same has last week when we had to wait over 30 minutes for some people to update the game and login, they had 10kbps download speed. net Update Agent" or something similar, and end the task. Deleting the Battle. 🙁. WoW will launch without your BNet login. ’ - > I went outside with my dog for 30 mins. Use 'Show in Exporer', go into retail, and double-click on Wow. Start battle. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Its a shame, I had been looking forward to creating my first Dracthyr Evoker after a long day of work. Technical Support. Hatorri-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 7:43pm #121. 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 . Cannot update wow at all. Stuck on Initializing, restarted battlenet, did nothing, several times. This, so to say error, occurs especially during the download and installation process of one of the offered games. Ive tried everything from updating pc, uninstalling battle net, deleting temp folders. To solve Destiny 2 stuck on initializing problem, this method is the first to go. If you are getting stuck on Starting Battle. net launcher then go task manager close remaining apps then restart should probably fix it. I think the download servers are dead. Troubleshooting steps for when a game installation or update is stuck on "Initializing" Updated: 4 months ago Article. Jambrix November 16, 2022, 9:43pm #37. It’s the same result. Vanasmut-tichondrius. Tyler1-2130 June 16, 2023, 11:09pm 3. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing". I had the same issue basically installer stuck on “initializing” and “Grabbing another update” for over an hour. 2. I can’t get past the “initializing” stage to start the. For me these steps worked but. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. also glad I rushed home from work for this. 1 Like Phaidon-rexxar November 9, 2023, 7:50pmEdit: I just tried installing WoW Classic and it works, however, I tried installed WoW PTR and it also gets stuck on initializing. It’s stuck at initializing and nothing I do updates the WoW. Stuck on initializing, every update. Continuing to watch the reinstall. I’ve also tried pausing and resuming with no avail and double checked there’s enough space on SSDs. 7) Trying to update to 10. It should say Install instead of Play. net app completely, didn’t help. Sadly, same here stuck at “Initializing…” for hour and half now. Earlier today, I got stuck in a never-ending scan and repair loop. Sheqz-tarren-mill November 16, 2022,. Thought they would’ve made some improvements after OW2’s awful launch. 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! I had to pause all updates. Don’t expect Blizzard to have any form of smooth launch. ; Try logging out of the Battle. The progress bar below the Install/Update button is currently at Initializing (242/1006) with a creeping progression. Technical Support. same here. YOUR. net Stuck on Initializing Download Issue Restart the Battle. Kymthegreat-staghelm November 8, 2023, 6:23pm 1. Technical Support. I lost a whole evening with this bs last time and then in the morning it worked fine. net folder. Agnass-anvilmar. 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, 6:42pmWhat a mess. Following someone elses advice, I tried uninstalling the battle. Rebooting the PC helped. That doesn’t seem to accomplish anything. Hexenmeíster-amanthul November 16, 2022, 7:06pm #49. go to the Boot tab. net' folder and 'Diablo IV' folder. I’ve gone into Task Manager and killed all Blizzard. Zuul-balnazzar November 16, 2022, 6:55pm #33. 819. Stuck on Initializing, restarted battlenet, did nothing, several times. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. And every time it gets to this number it. Technical Support. Лунокрыл-eversong November 16, 2022, 6:53am #3. Hatorri-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 7:43pm 121. r/ModernWarfareIII is a developer-recognized community focused on the title. Windows. Update stuck on initializing. net, even if I also. 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. Blizzard, the sovereign leader in MMO genre, offers a great desktop client that still doesn’t shy from issues of its own. net app, but now Im on 0% for installing battle. That did not work for me, still stuck at initializing even after closing all bnet processes in task manager. Been stuck for more than 4 hours. Rename World of Warcarft folder to something else. net and still. net folder. (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, . You can close battle. Stuck on Initializing, restarted battlenet, did nothing, several times. Lavende-drakthul August 26, 2020, 8:14pm. Goto the Cog icon above your Email and switch to a different region. Alcatrazchad-silvermoon. OVERWATCH UPDATE STUCK ON INITIALIZING FIX (2023). well thats weird, launching the wow. Glad I’m not the only one stuck in the initializing loop. I stopped using the launcher for wow. If I leave it up and try to let the client figure itself out, it'll sit there doing nothing for hours. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Kranox-mazrigos November 16, 2022, 7:02pm #44. Technical Support. net launcher but it wouldn’t reinstall. Revert the folder name change. WoW update is stuck on initializing. Vanasmut-tichondrius. NET framework update) and switched to Beta build of Bnet client, Game is downloading again. For me it started yesterday already. And now, finally, I removed everything related to BattleNet, Blizzard, and World of Warcraft and started a new fresh install. Good job releasing a patch for Call of Duty and WoW on the same day on servers from grandma’s basement. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. also glad I rushed home from work for this. Tyler1-2130 June 16, 2023, 11:09pm 3. To do so, simply follow these easy steps: Right-click on the Blizzard app’s desktop shortcut and open Properties. net Desktop App Whenever I try to install my hearthstone game it says initializing until about 19% and then just stops. Lightpetal-azuremyst November 16, 2022, 7:50pm #130. Technical Support. I uninstalled Battlenet nd reinstalled but that did not work. 1 Like. However, it refuses to update the game and remains stuck on initializing. I’m having the same issue. SjurEido. Delete the Cache folder. I’ve watched 2 videos about this and tried copying them which lead to absolutely nothing. Anyway stuck initializing after I hit 65%…. 2 Likes. Yes, it sounds super simple, but this. 2 Likes. Im at a loss on what to do. 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. Checking the logs for the update agent it looks like it was constantly. I have fast internet and the space on the computer. Just came here to confirm that I was able to solve it by doing Safe Mode (with Network), and then running the install from there. When the WoW update gets stuck on initializing, you must disable other apps and processes, update 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. net again. Please create your own thread or contact support. I have also tried repairing my game and still no joy : (. One of the recently-reported problems concerns a stuck in the initializing screen. same and “w8ing for another patch”. According to some user reports, some third-party software and VPNs can trigger the Battle. Restarting this did not work. WoW update is stuck on initializing. Grubbass-burning-legion November 15, 2022, 7:00pm #2. Tried a fresh install of WoW several times and to no avail. Getting stuck on initializing can also indicate corrupt files, or there’s a problem with the drive the game is installed on. Something like, battle. So glad I’m not the only one. Support Technical Support. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Blizzard seems to have a network issue. ago. Only problem is, my game just stays on initializing loop forever. 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. NET and GPU. I had the same problem (on Windows 10), the installer kept getting stuck on "Initializing 0% (528/528). For me it started yesterday already. I was told the best solution is to completely. 57 Likes. Instead of using a wireless connection, use a physical LAN. " message that never goes away? If so, you are not alone. Restarted client, restarted PC. Tyler1-2130 June 16, 2023, 11:09pm 3. Stuck on "Initializing. Hexenmeíster-amanthul November 16, 2022, 7:06pm #49. Thought they would’ve made some improvements after OW2’s awful launch. 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). Kranox-mazrigos. I am not sure what. Right-click the Battle. Wait for installer to get stuck. It’s stuck at initializing and nothing I do updates the WoW. Technical Support. net says it has another update working. 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. net, uninstalled Battle. #354. It just gets stuck in an update / initialising loop. Already try login out, login back, restarting computer. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. net desktop app. net app to no avail. Zuvykree: Stuck on initializing. NET. Step 2: Reinstall BattleNet. 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’ve tried everything recommended except reinstalling bnet launcher. 1. Restart your device and try downloading the update again. net app, however it is permanently stuck on Initializing. After setting up a VPN Connection (to Canada), I closed Bnet from taskmanager and restarted it. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. It got to initializing and is not going any further. Very frustrating. Nariwen-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 2:43pm #12. I had WotLK and retail installed but it still could not locate either one even after manually pointing it at the file location.