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WoW Update Stuck on Initializing: Why and How to Fix

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Updated onApril 26, 2024

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Many users reported that theirBlizzardapp is stuck on initializing, and this can be a big problem since it will prevent you from playing yourfavorite games. Although this is an issue, you can fix it easily with one of our solutions.

Blizzard, the sovereign leader in MMO genre, offers a great desktop client that still doesn’t shy from issues of its own. One of the recently-reported problems concerns a stuck in the initializing screen.

This, so to say error, occurs especially during thedownloadand installation process of one of the offeredgames. Mostly with the recently-introducedDestiny 2.

In order to help you overcome this issue and finally put your hands on long-expected FPS title, we provided 6 viable solutions. So, make sure to check them out and, hopefully, address the problem at hand.

How can I fixBlizzard downloader stuck at 0 b/s?

1. Run Blizzard app with administrative permissions

If your Blizzard app is stuck while initializing, the issue can be caused by the lack of privileges.

However, there’s a quick way to solve this problem, and all that you have to do is to run theapplicationas anadministrator. To do that, follow these simple steps:

That should resolve the halt. On the other hand, if you’re still stuck at the initializing screen, make sure to move on.

Learn everything there is to know about the administrator account and how you can enable/disable itright here!

Nothing happens when you click on Run as administrator? Don’t worry, we’ve got the right fix for you.

2. Disable background programs

This here is paramount. Programs that function in the background have caused and can cause a lot of issues. In addition, the special emphasizes goes to connection-dependent programs that hog on yourbandwidth.

These can slow down downloads and even prevent the client updates. Furthermore, some other programs like third-party solutions,VPNs, orfirewallscan stop the connection in the first place.

These are some background programs that can provoke issues:

For that purpose, we advise you to, either ”kill” these programs individually within theTask Manageror start your PC in with a selective startup. Follow the instructions below to perform the latter:

If you want to know how to add or remove startup apps onWindows 10, check out thissimple guide.

Windows won’t end a task in Task Manager? Count on us to solve the problem.

3. Check the connection

In 90% of situations, the main culprit for the initializing stall lies within the connection issues. Either yourbandwidth is too slow, Blizzard servers are busy (that’s common with every new game introductions), or something’s wrong with your router or modem.

In order to make sure that everything in this department is working as intended, make sure to try the workarounds we presented below:

If you’re having trouble accessing Command Prompt as an admin, then you better take a closer look atthis guide.

Also, if you can’t flush the DNS Resolver Cache inWindows 10, follow the simple steps fromthis articleto fix the problem.

If the Troubleshooter stops before completing the process, fix it with the help of this complete guide.

4. Clear app’s cache

Additionally, after some time of extensive use, theBlizzardapp will accumulate a lot of redundant files. Those can slow down the app and cause various issues.

Moreover, some stored app files can get corrupted or incomplete which will, eventually, result in additional issues. Therefore, it’s advised todelete those filesand move from there.

Can’t open Task Manager? Don’t worry, we’ve got the right solution for you.

5. Restart download with a simple trick

Some resourceful users decided to take matters into their own hands and managed to resolve the problem with certaingamesthat get stuck at the initialization screen.

Namely, it seems that the stall is resolved with one simple trick. Allegedly, all you need to do is to move the installation folder from the original path, move it back again, and continue with the downloading.

Therefore, follow the steps above to do so on your PC and maybe you’ll overcome the initializing screen. Moreover, thedownloadshould resume as intended.

After that, the download speed vastly improved and, which is more important, the initializing screen halt was gone.

6. Update the client and wait

Finally, if none of the previous solutions worked, we can only advise you to keep your Blizzard app up-to-date and wait.

We’re aware that Blizzard is being sloppy sometimes, but, eventually, the problems like the one with the Destiny 2 distribution, we’ll be sorted out.

That should conclude it.

In case you have questions or additional solutions regarding the stuck on the initializing screen, make sure to share them with us. You can do so in the comments section below.

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WoW Update Stuck on Initializing: Why and How to Fix#

How can I fixBlizzard downloader stuck at 0 b/s?#

1. Run Blizzard app with administrative permissions#

2. Disable background programs#

3. Check the connection#

4. Clear app’s cache#

5. Restart download with a simple trick#

6. Update the client and wait#