2 Preparing Game Data ((better)) | Starcraft

Press Windows Key + R , type %LOCALAPPDATA% , and delete any or Battle.net folders. Repeat the process for %APPDATA% and %TEMP% . 4. Bypass the Launcher

The process can take anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes depending on your hard drive speed (HDD vs. SSD). Once completed, the launcher will download any repaired files. Try running the game to see if the block is removed.

Work through these troubleshooting steps in order. They move from the quickest fixes to more advanced system adjustments. 1. Run Battle.net as an Administrator starcraft 2 preparing game data

So the next time you see the percentage counter crawling upward, take a deep breath. Make a cup of coffee. And know that your GPU is working hard to give you the smoothest competitive RTS experience ever made.

Verifying that local game files (stored in your installation directory) match the current version on the server. Press Windows Key + R , type %LOCALAPPDATA%

Ensure your security software isn't blocking StarCraft II . Add the following folders to your antivirus and firewall's exception list:

If preparing data for a custom map or mod (Galaxy Editor): Bypass the Launcher The process can take anywhere

: Old temporary data blocking new updates.

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On the user’s monitor, the disk drive hummed—a mechanical prayer to the gods of late-night gaming. Behind the screen, the Terran marines were being "cloned" into memory. Every "Jack-of-all-trades" rifle and suit of power armor was checked for data integrity. The sound files for Jim Raynor’s gravelly drawl were decompressed, echoing through the virtual halls of the Hyperion before a single player ever stepped foot on the bridge.