Kranox-mazrigos November 16, 2022, 7:02pm #44. 9 Likes. Stuck on Initializing 0% after trying basically every solution I could find. net. Edit: Restarting the app in admin mode seems to have sped up the initialization speed. Stuck on Initializing, restarted battlenet, did nothing, several times. • 1 yr. Restarting the Diablo download and changing D4 installation folder had no success either. One such issue is the “Stuck on Initializing Update” error, which can be frustrating for players. Hellbirah-aggramar July 14, 2023, 7:57pm #3. Anyone else stuck on 0% updating or initializing? Update not working for me. 2 from battle. exe in the game directory instead of throught the Battle. Thought they would’ve made some improvements after OW2’s awful launch. So the initializing needs 100mb but it took 20-30 minutes to get 10mb done and it proceeded to go back down to 0. anyone know why Locked post. If Battle. Technical Support. Technical Support. Following someone elses advice, I tried uninstalling the battle. Net, deleted everything related to WoW and WotLK Classic and Battle. All of the answers I can find or get from Blizzard revolve around clearing my cache, reinstalling battle. “Let’s release WZ 2. 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. Start up the launcher, and it just says Initializing. Restarting this did not work. I can download any other blizzard game, classic, overwatch, diablo all fine. If installed I would disable or set to default any. Technical Support. same here. net, tried to reinstall and since then either stuck on “Updating battle. Also stuck on. net client, rule out internet problems, clean the. I think the download servers are dead. If your region is currently patching or undergoing maintenance there might be a known issue affecting all players. Shocckington-tichondrius November 14, 2023, 4:52pm 2. Same problem on 2 computers. 10 Likes. net launcher then go task manager close remaining apps then restart should probably fix it. For this, running the Blizzard app in a selected startup can minimizing the program’s conflict. Be patient guys, Blizzard is a small indie company with very limited resources. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. (or you could delete it if you really know what you're doing) Pulled up the Run menu (WIN+R) and enter 'C:programdata' (notice there is no space between program and. Restarting the PC. Лунокрыл-eversong November 16, 2022, 6:53am #3. I have opened a ticket with blizzard but response time via email is not the best. Ranor-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 8:49pm #263. All of the answers I can find or get from Blizzard revolve around clearing my cache, reinstalling battle. Very frustrating. Running windows 10. " SupportTechnical Support. C:Program Files (x86)World Of Warcraft_retail_. net. net launcher and still says initializing. Nerd-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 8:17pm #181. Leave this window open, and alt-tab to the Battle. Ethernia-tirion November 16, 2022, 7:16pm #67. net launcher but it wouldn’t reinstall. Tyler1-2130 June 16, 2023, 11:09pm 3. In most cases, we find that “Initializing…” getting stuck is typically caused by a conflicting third-party program, damaged/corrupted local Battle. Katalin-ghostlands November 16, 2022, 6:23pm #17. Ðrpøurritûs-les-sentinelles November 16, 2022, 6:44pm #25. 🙁. Close battle. net or OW2 itself. Is there a fix to this or a new problem/bug that. Also stuck on waiting for download. Update stuck on initializing. WoW Installation stuck at initializing. Swear blizz never used to have this much of an issue with updates and video game launches. 7) Trying to update to 10. 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 download stuck on "initializing" Support. The progress bar below the Install/Update button is currently at Initializing (242/1006) with a creeping progression. Kaotik-2758 February 13, 2020, 2:06pm 1. SjurEido. Technical Support. I’ve gone into Task Manager and killed all Blizzard. Once the game ran, the “Initializing” disappeared and the PLAY button lit up. So, I logged on 20 mins ago -walked right into the Initializing… issue, and got bored after 5 mins. I had the same problem with being stuck on initializing for about 2 hours. NET. exe. Hatorri-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 7:43pm 121. Already ran as Admin, renamed folders, flushed DNS…. Emiriana-silvermoon November 16, 2022, 6:20pm #16. It’s stuck at initializing and nothing I do updates the WoW. net App (skip Step 6 for now, we will re-install later). Delete the Battle. net Tools folder to automatically rebuild outdated or corrupt files. I purchased an external hard drive to re install wow. 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’ve also tried pausing and resuming with no avail and double checked there’s enough space on SSDs. I don’t know if it’s an OS issues or. That did not work for me, still stuck at initializing even after closing all bnet processes in task manager. Aru-31227 June 14, 2023, 5:18pm 1. Hatorri-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 7:43pm #121. 1 Like. 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 . SupportTechnical Support. Goto the Cog icon above your Email and switch to a different region. 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. Problem: Battlenet = “initializing…” - and just stops… Request: I Respectfully request the support team to get this fixed as soon as possible. Was looking forward to a nice evening with the pre-patch. Third day in a row now. Now as part of uninstall of Battle. I have tried restarting my pc, disabling the firewall and running as admin there has been no joy still stuck on initializing. I even did a clean install of everything and still nothing. One of the recently-reported problems concerns a stuck in the initializing screen. 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. Its a shame, I had been looking forward to creating my first Dracthyr Evoker after a long day of work. Second: Slow Download Speeds. and stuck waiting to reinstall xD. Wish they fix this issue. Subject line: Stuck on initializing. Update stuck at initializing. net says it has another update working. For me it started yesterday already. Check the ”Hide all Microsoft services” box. Thought they would’ve made some improvements after OW2’s awful launch. WoW Download is stuck on initializing. Zuvykree: Stuck on initializing. After a long day of problem solving at work, coming home to another problem isn’t fun…. 2 Likes. Been this way for 2 days, Did a windows update (I'm on 11, theres a . It should say Install instead of Play. Close all 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. Same issue here, tried restarting pc back to initializing. Try closing the Battle. NET. Jaime-todeswache November 16, 2022, 7:41am #7. Something like, battle. go to the Boot tab. If you're having trouble installing or updating a game because the Battle. This resolved this issue for me. It took a bit of time, but it eventually got done. Click on locate the game, choose the folder. Glad I’m not the only one stuck in the initializing loop. Same Problem here, now i have the classic feeling so many people enjoys. Its a shame, I had been looking forward to creating my first Dracthyr Evoker after a long day of work. Unable to Gain More Renown With Covenant. I even did a clean install of everything. Thelight-darkspear. 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. ran as admin, uninstalled. The battle net just tells me the game is updating but its stuck on initializing. Vanasmut-tichondrius. system (system) Closed 2. Stuck on initializing screen and now. Its been like this for a while. net Processes. Same issue here, stuck on ‘Initializing…’. i have uninstalled both wow and battlenet. net Update Agent" or something similar, and end the task. Hopefully that helps, good luck! Stuck on Initializing, restarted battlenet, did nothing, several times. What a mess. net is running, close it; Close all Battle. Try uninstalling ALL versions of WoW (Classic, Wrath, and Dragonflight) through the Battle. I have been trying to install retail WoW all evening, and the battle. That did not work for me, still stuck at initializing even after closing all bnet processes in task manager. Your servers are gonna be incompatible so don’t waste your time trying 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”. Your servers are gonna be incompatible so don’t waste your time trying it. Right-click on the “Partition” on which the game has been installed and select “Properties”. net' folder and 'Diablo IV' folder. Please read the following rules before commenting: All comments must be on topic and add something of substance to the post;How to fix WoW update stuck initializing error? Run the Blizzard app with administrator privileges. 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. I’ve tried restarting Battle. I have tried everything there is. Technical Support. Restart the Battle. exe in my folder and logged in manually w/ authenticator. I have fast internet and the space on the computer. Getting stuck on initializing can also indicate corrupt files, or there’s a problem with the drive the game is installed on. Very frustrating. Within this directory just delete the folder named Battle. Support Technical Support. Hope this helps. 4 Likes. 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, 6:42pmGeneral Discussion. bnet just died. I had the same issue a few days ago and I fixed it by launching the game through wow. Until that send Bob and Virginie. Edit 2: Got past the first initialization loop and into a measured megabyte download only to get stuck in yet another initialization loop. net -Deleting the -Blizzard Entertainment- folder in ProgramData Still it just endlessly gets stuck on. I’ve also tried pausing the WoW updates to allow the desktop application to finish, but with no luck. not to mention fixing my OS. This helped fixing my “running an other update” notification, but sadly. Several times weekly. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. 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. Restarted client, restarted PC. Pwnmode-mograine October 6, 2022, 3:11am #6. Initializing (XXX/1006) It is moving incredibly slowly for having gigabit internet and SSD storage. Initializing (XXX/1006) It is moving incredibly slowly for having gigabit internet and SSD storage. Swear blizz never used to have this much of an issue with updates and video game launches. Blizzard servers? Being totally inadequate?WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. 1 Like. catflapps. catflapps. WoW gets stuck on initializing when trying to update. Having the same issue. Just not the live version. I did have to tell the launcher where my game folder was again, but it immediately updated and was playable again. Getting stuck on initializing can. net launcher but it wouldn’t reinstall. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Thought they would’ve made some improvements after OW2’s awful launch. The progress bar below the Install/Update button is currently at Initializing (242/1006) with a creeping progression. Thought they would’ve made some improvements after OW2’s. Initially stuck on “initializing”, then uninstalled Battle. I’m so happy I gave them 90€ for this. Glad I’m not the only one stuck in the initializing loop. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Have authenticator connected and once you have a device that’s been authenticated a couple of times it stops asking so all I have to do is good ol logging in. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. net App. I’ll have to wait, I guess. Been sat for ages waiting to update, thought I was going insane. 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 players we. Now, you can check if Blizzard launcher stuck on initializing. Start the update (installation in your case) Close the Battle. If you are getting stuck on Starting Battle. also glad I rushed home from work for this. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. net again. Agnass-anvilmar. love this game. Basically it was just stuck on “updating battle. I have also tried repairing my game and still no joy : (. Same, been nearly an hour now with zero movement. It is stuck on initializing. 57 Likes. Misstps-mograine November 16, 2022, 7:45am #8. NET. Technical Support. I have been trying to install retail WoW all evening, and the battle. Restarted my PC and was able to start up wow just fine. well thats weird, launching the wow. I uninstalled Battlenet nd reinstalled but that did not work. I tried creating a new adm account and it. Technical Support. net; Rename World of Warcarft folder to something else; Start battle. I googled it, found this thread and read it all. Common Problems. Also stuck on initializing. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Restarted bnet. Changed to americas and use vpn to connect to NY. net says it has another update working. Themount-nethergarde-keep December 7, 2022, 8:11am 615. If your region is currently patching or undergoing maintenance there might be a known issue affecting all players. Dartanin-ghostlands. Hmm. Nothing is working helllpppp. You have tried everything, so I doubt these are new, but it helped me: Turn the computer off, unplug it for 30. Thaelia-deathwing November 16, 2022, 7:30pm #101. 13. For whatever reason Overwatch is stuck updating itself, it just says “Initializing…”. Was there ever an actual fix for this? I have tried literally all of the tier one stuff Blizz. Was looking forward to a nice evening with. World of Warcraft Forums WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. Muthar-burning-legion December 10, 2022, 9:13am 620. If your World of Warcraft (WoW) update is stuck on "initializing," it can be caused by various factors. Waiting on update after trying to pause it for whatever reason. I’ve watched 2 videos about this and tried copying them which lead to absolutely nothing. Oramir-alonsus November 16, 2022, 9:27pm. Close all Battle. For whatever reason Overwatch is stuck updating itself, it just says “Initializing…”. net or WoW processes sitting in the background via your task manager. I guess the interim fix for now is to just run the exe and log in manually. I was told the best solution is to completely. EDIT: Looks like when you exit the game it goes back to Initializing…. Ezrald-altar-of-storms June 1, 2023, 5:41am #1. Thelight-darkspear November 16, 2022,. Reopen the Battle. NET. exe and manually loging in, doesn’t help. Welbert-argent-dawn November 16, 2022, 6:54pm #32. My bnet are updating wow and it taking so much time from me. Cannot update wow at all. 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 seems the only fix, for me atleast, is to leave the update on initializing for 35-45 minutes, it will eventually budge. net launcher but it wouldn’t reinstall. Game update starts and then stops installing. 1 Like. Technical Support. Restarted my computer. (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, . net”. Good job releasing a patch for Call of Duty and WoW on the same day on servers from grandma’s basement. I can’t start WoW client directly because it’s not compatible (probably because of phase two today, it. restarted and hardbooted. Click on the “Disk Cleanup” button under the “General” tab and then click on the “OK” button. Already try login out, login back, restarting computer. It just gets stuck in an update / initialising loop. Thought they would’ve made some improvements after OW2’s awful launch. Many players have reported this issue on the official forums and some of them have found solutions. . net. WoW will launch without your BNet login. I have opened a ticket with blizzard but response time via email is not the best. Restarting the Diablo download and changing D4 installation folder had no success either. I understand the game needs updates. Edit: I just tried installing WoW Classic and it works, however, I tried installed WoW PTR and it also gets stuck on initializing. no luck (new admin user, disabling antiviruses, UAC exceptions and so on). Blizzard ForumsWoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. cleared caches. net installer. Here's how to fix overwatch update stuck on initializing. Uninstalling and reinstalling battlenet. Seemed to me people weren’t resolving this issue by trying obscure stuff involving reinstalls, VPNs and other crap - what was really fixing it was reconnecting to the update servers over and. net app. WoW will launch without your BNet login. Couldnt get past initializing update until i did this. Some of the time Battle. Restart the Battle. Technical Support. Groót-quelthalas November 16, 2022, 8:28pm #208. Your servers are gonna be incompatible so don’t waste your time trying it. run Battlenet and install WOW. -Reboot PC -reinstall Battle. 0 and a WoW patch introducing an entirely new playable class the same day. exe in my retail folder and logged in manually w/ authenticator. WoW download stuck on "initializing". I recently tried to download this game after a good few years away and got stuck on this issue like many others. Stuck on Initializing, restarted battlenet, did nothing, several times. Solution 4. :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. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. With W11, the result is the same. If restarting didn’t work, open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc), find everything related. net Launcher as an Administrator. Delete the Battle. Expect at least. Very frustrating. While being stuck it also sends and downloads data at full speed, so 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, . Really glad I tried installing it before I reactivated. Its a shame, I had been looking forward to creating my first Dracthyr Evoker after a long day of work. PC with fresh install has Windows 10 while mine is Windows 11. Mine is stuck on Initializing (452/452 bytes) and just doesnt budge. WoW download stuck on "initializing" Support. 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. 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, 6:42pmHere’s how to do that: Firstly, right-click the shortcut of Battlenet launcher shortcut on the desktop and select Properties. I haven't played WoW since the launch of shadowlands so everything is a fresh download yet it's stuck on initializing 2127019/2127019. Slide the slider all the way down to never Notify. I was surprised there weren’t already threads about his in this support forum. net, updating windows 10 optional and intel, deleting the Warcraft files multiple times. Technical Support. exe in my retail folder and logged in manually w/ authenticator. The progress bar below the Install/Update button is currently at Initializing (242/1006) with a creeping progression.