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How to fix WoW error 134
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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World of Warcraftis a massively popular multiplayer online role-playing game developed byBlizzard Entertainment. However, at times when launching the game, you may encounter theWoWerror 134.
The full error reads:
ERROR #134 (0x85100086) Fatal condition! Failed to open required archive
According to Blizzard, this error may occur when theWorld of Warcraftis prevented from making changes to a game file. It can be caused by incorrect permissions, antivirus program blocking the connection or corrupt installation.
In this article, we take a look at the best solutions to fix theWoWerror 134 on your PC.
How do I fix the WoW error 134 Fatal conditions?
1. Run Battle.net as administrator
Launch Battle.net and openWorld of Warcraftto see if the error is resolved.
Running the Battle.net launcher as an administrator can fix issues that may occur due to permission, patching, networking, and start-up issues.
2. Repair World of Warcraft
3. Check your antivirus for issues
Turn off firewall
If you are using a third-party antivirus solution, you can disable the tool from the taskbar temporarily. Right-click on the antivirus icon in the System Tray and select Disable temporarily.
Once disabled, launch Battle.net launcher and try to openWorld of Warcraft. If the issue is resolved, make sure to add the game to whitelist.
At times, you may have to uninstall your antivirus to fix the fatal condition error completely. Check theBlizzard battle.net security softwarepage for different antivirus compatibility with the game.
4. Update Windows and hardware drivers
Update display driver
At times, Windows update may come bundled with necessary drivers update for your device that fixes glitches and bugs found in the previous update. Try updating your Windows OS to see if that helps you fix the error.
Update network drivers
If Windows fails to find a newer version of the website, you can visit the network adapter manufacturer or your laptop manufacture website to find the new drivers and install them manually.
5. Uninstall and reinstall World of Warcraft
Once the game is uninstalled, you can reinstall it from the Battle.net launcher. Reinstalling the game can fix any issues that may occur due to corrupt installation or missing files that the built-in troubleshooter couldn’t fix.
TheWoWerror 134 can be fixed by troubleshooting your system for permission issues, corrupt installation, or driver issues. As a last resort, try reinstalling the game to see if it fixes the error.
More about the topics:Game issues,World of Warcraft errors
Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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