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Warzone Scanning Game Files: How to Get Past the Battle.net Boot Up Delay

By Joe Filsinger

Warzone scanning game files Battle.net delay has players stuck trying to boot up the game; we've found a few methods for resolving the holdup.
Warzone scanning game files Battle.net delay has players stuck trying to boot up the game; we've found a few methods for resolving the holdup. / Photo by Activision/Infinity Ward

Warzone scanning game files Battle.net delay has players stuck trying to boot up the game; we've found a few methods for resolving the holdup.

Call of Duty players having difficulty getting into the game might want to take it as a sign to just stay away this weekend entirely. An unlimited Stim glitch has effectively broken the game — unless you're the type to take advantage of exploits for wins. PS4 Call of Duty players can at least enjoy the first weekend of the Black Ops: Cold War beta, which will be available on other consoles next weekend.

Warzone Scanning Game Files: How to Get Past the Battle.net Boot Up Delay

The video above displays one method to get past the issue. Before resorting to that method, though, try this fix from Blizzard's official support page:

  • Open the Blizzard Battle.net desktop app
  • Select the game that is having the issue.
  • Click Options and select Show in Explorer.
  • Open the folder for the game experiencing issues, then open the Data folder.
  • Delete every *.IDX file in the data folder.

If you're still having trouble getting into the game, refer to the latest "scanning game files" Reddit discussion for a few more potential fixes. One user claims to have had success by simply cancelling out of the process and jumping right into the game.