Patching and installation issues are some of the more common issues that we come across in the Tech Support Forums. This thread will highlight some troubleshooting steps that have been proven to resolve most of the patching and installation issues that you as a player may encounter.Most of the support articles linked below will include steps for both, Windows and Mac systems. However, if you require further assistance with a Mac Installation or Patching issue that has not been mentioned in this sticky thread, you will want to post in our. Installation Troubleshooting:. Heroes of the Storm requires an up-to-date operating system in order to run. Before continuing. The installer needs administrator permission to update the files on your computer.
Be sure to. You must have a stable internet connection to install the game. If you experience connectivity issues,. If your game disk is damaged, or if you experience issues while trying to install from a disk,. Programs running in the background on your computer can interfere with installation. Security software can interfere with our streaming installer.
The Update Agent helper program is what handles installation and patching for Blizzard games. Issues can arise if it is not functioning properly. The installer may not be able to write files to damaged or corrupt hard drive sectors. To check for and address hard drive issues.
Damaged, corrupt, or unreadable computer memory may cause installation issues. Scan to check for memory issues. Malicious programs may interfere with the installation process.
To find and resolve any infections. Deleting files in your Temp folder may sometimes resolve installation issues. Locate the Temp folder and delete its contents, then try again.-Windows XP: C:Documents and SettingsYour NameLocal SettingsTemp-Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8: C:UsersYour NameAppDataLocalTemp. Data from a previous Heroes of the Storm installation may interfere with installation. And install a new copy of the game.
Patch Troubleshooting:.to be sure it has the permissions it needs to update the game. You will need a stable internet connection in order to update the game. If you are having connectivity issues,.to fix corrupt game files that can cause problems while patching the game.can resolve conflicts between our installer and other programs on your computer. Due to the way the launcher updates our games, security programs can interfere with the process.
And try again. The Agent helper program is what handles updates and installation for Blizzard games.
Issues can arise if it’s not functioning properly. Problems with your computer’s physical memory can cause updates to fail. Malicious software can interfere with the patch process. If the issue persists, and download a new copy of the installer from the page.