Battle.net waiting on another installation or update can come up when users try to open the Blizzard game using a launcher in the battle.net desktop application. This message generally indicates that the system is having trouble downloading the updates. The primary reason behind the error is that your region is currently under maintenance. Moreover, due to some inconvenience in the cache folder, you can also encounter this error. In case, you face this troublesome error on the system and searching for complete guidance, then follow this article.
Reasons to Encounter Waiting on Another Installation or Update Error
Due to multiple causes, you can come across this typical error with your device. These are listed below:
- You can come across this typical error due to a bug with the update agent. When it takes an attempt to check for updates, it gets stuck in the process. As a result of which, it prevents any other downloads or updates to be installed.
- In some cases, you can also encounter this error due to the cache folder which needs a reset process.
- Wrong DNS settings can also be the reason.
As you are aware of the causes now, let’s focus on the easy fixes.
Resolve Waiting on Another Installation or Update Error
We have listed some of the effective methods here. Now, let’s see the fixes for this error.
Method 1: Force Stop a Process
If the bug occurs due to any specific program, then Force Stop that. To do so, follow these steps:
- First of all, you have to press Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. You will be able to see a blue screen with several options. It is Task Manager.
- Now, you have to tap on More details which are situated at the bottom-left part of the Window in order to expand the Task Manager. Now, search for the “Battle.net Update Agent” process (Agent.exe). It will be located under the Background processes.
- Once done, you have to choose it and choose the End Task option which is situated at the lower-right part of the Window.
- Now, you have to tap on the Yes button. It will warn you about the killing virus process and how it can affect your device.
- After that, you will be able to reopen the Battle. Net desktop client. Check if you are able to play your favorite games or not.
Method 2: Boot Into the Selective Startup
Once you boot into the selective startup, then you can fix this error. In that case, try to follow these steps:
- At first, you have to use the Windows + R key at the same time to launch the Run dialogue box. Now, you have to type ‘msconfig’ as well as you have to tap on the OK button to continue.
- Now, you will be able to see the System Configuration window will open.
- Once done, you have to tap on the ‘Boot’ tab and uncheck the ‘Safe Boot’ option (if it is checked).
- Now, in the General tab, from the system configuration window, you have to tap on the option which is Select the Selective startup radio button. Now, you have to tap on the Clear the Load Startup items checkbox. Make sure it is not selected.
- After that, you have to restart your computer to boot your device and you have to open the Battle.net desktop client now. Now, you will be able to see if this error resolved or not.
Method 3: Pause all Updates
If you noticed that there are some updates that are waiting to be downloaded or installed, then pause them. For the client itself, you can simply put them on hold if you want to play a game. In that case, you have to open the Battle.net client in order to make sure its processes are running successfully.
Now, you have to go to the system tray. After that, you have to place a right-click in the Battle.net icon which is situated in the tray. Now, you have to select the Pause all updates option. Once done, you have to run and play the game now.
Method 4: Reinstall the Battle.net Launcher
This error code is also an official statement generated by Blizzard that the launcher has come across some bugs. The meaning of the code is they have prompted some users to reinstall the tool using a manual or an automatic update. In that case, to resolve this issue, you should try out these steps:
- Firstly, you have to make sure you have access to the administrator account which contains admin privileges. In case you want to reinstall the launcher, then don’t worry about losing your games.
- After that, you have to tap on the Start menu and navigate to Control Panel. Alternatively, you can also tap on the gear icon to launch the Settings application. Now, in the Control Panel, you have to choose the View As category. Then, tap on Uninstall a Program under the Programs section.
- In case you are using the Settings application, after clicking on the Apps, you will be able to see a list of all installed programs on your PC.
- Once done, you have to locate the Battle.net entry in the list and click on it once. Once done, you have to tap on the Uninstall button which is situated at the top of the list. Now, you have to follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the Battle.net launcher.
- After completing all of these steps, you have to restart your computer. Then, you have to download the launcher from Blizzard’s official site. Now, run it from the Downloads folder where it is saved as Default with on-screen instruction.
Now, check whether you are able to fix this particular issue or not.
Final Note
In this article, we have discussed waiting on another installation or update error. Hope you have implemented them well. For further queries, you can post a comment as your feedback. Share your thoughts with us.
