Does your Battle.net desktop client refuse to initialize the World of Warcraft (WoW) update?
If so, you’re not alone.
Why does this happen?
Why Is WoW Update Stuck on Initializing, and How Can You Fix It?
The WoW update doesn’t initialize when there is a problem with the Battle.net desktop client.
Furthermore, the app’s cache may also be to blame.
So, the update stuck on initializing in the Battle.net desktop client is just a visual glitch.
However, if the progress bar is really stuck on initializing, it’s time to perform some fixes.
Run any process that uses a connection resource to determine whether the internet is connected.
If the internet is malfunctioning, patch up the Wi-Fi problem, and the issue will be rectified automatically.
If so, they may be causing the WoW update to hang when it attempts to initialize.
when you land disabled them, launch the update again to see if it succeeds.
Whitelist Battle.net in Your Firewall
Microsoft Defender and third-party antivirus programs are great at catching and removing threats.
Sometimes, however, they deem even safe-to-execute processes as threats and block them.
It’s at that point when things start to get frustrating.
Have you never done that before?
We have a guide onhow to whitelist apps in Windows Defender.
Additionally, if you’re running an antivirus program, turn it off.
Hopefully, with the fixes mentioned in this article, you might successfully fix and complete the stuck update.
