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How To Fix WoW Error #132 [5 Easy FIXES]

January 19, 2019 By Rohith Vodapally Leave a Comment

Contents

  • 1 5 Easy Fixes for World Of Warcraft Error 132
    • 1.1 FIX 1 – Restart your PC
    • 1.2 FIX 2 – Update WoW using the Latest Patch
    • 1.3 Fix 3 – Update GPU drivers
    • 1.4 FIX 4 – Use the Repair Utility in battle.net
    • 1.5 FIX 5 – Disable DVR
    • 1.6 Other things you can try are:
    • 1.7 Related Posts

One of the worst thing that happens to all of us at some point of gaming is that we face an error and cannot play the game anymore.If you want to solve this WoW error 132 as soon as possible and jump back into doing boss raids and grinding, fighting big world bosses and go all out in a PvP, then this is a must guide for you.
WoW error 132

Typically, you face this WoW error 132 and your game crashes. Let’s check the reason behind this error so that we can solve the root of the problem.

There are several add-ons which can cause an issue with World Of Warcraft. One of the main reason might be the compatibility issues with the driver which your video card uses. There are specific files which the game needs to read to run the game and when the game is unable to read those files, error 132 pops up. This might happen as a result of the game files being corrupted due to malware.

Here are few fixes which you can try to fix the error, and you can reap the benefits by reading and following the guide to fix error 132 WoW.

5 Easy Fixes for World Of Warcraft Error 132

FIX 1 – Restart your PC

  • Here it is, the most common solution to all the problems which Windows users face.
  • Simply Restart Your PC and have a check whether the error is solved or not, if not, follow with advanced steps below.
    WoW error 132
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FIX 2 – Update WoW using the Latest Patch

  • The developers of WoW continually release new updates.
  • These updates are released to make the game run smoothly and also add additional contents.
  • The patches generally solve all the bugs by scanning your local file system where the game is stored.
  • Simply install the patch and restart your PC.
  • If you still see the WoW error #132 fatal exception while running the game then follow up with the next fix.

Fix 3 – Update GPU drivers

Yes, the GPU drivers have a lot to do with the games which you play on your computer.

They might be the root cause of the WoW eror 132 you are facing, and there is a chance that they are interfering with your operating system when it is trying to access the temporary files which are required to run World of Warcraft.

  • You can manually download the GPU video card drivers from the manufacturer’s website.
  • Make sure that the version you download is compatible with the GPU model which you are using, or you are going to be in an even bigger mess.
  • To avoid being in a mess, if you are not confident enough, you can download software such as Driver Easy which automatically does that for you.
  • Reboot your PC after you are done with the process.

FIX 4 – Use the Repair Utility in battle.net

The Repair Utility tool is provided by Blizzard developers to resolve such errors.

  1. Launch the battle.net application.
  2. Open WoW by clicking on the World of Warcraft icon.
  3. Search and click on the Options button.
  4. Click on Scan and Repair.
  5. Begin the scan and be patient because there is a chance it will take a while depending on the system you are using. (the hardware specifications)
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FIX 5 – Disable DVR

There have been a ton of reports that WoW has faced this issue just after the users updated their Windows OS.

This is what you will have to do to disable the DVR option from Xbox:

  1. Search for Xbox on your desktop and open it up
  2. Log in to your Microsoft account and if you’re already logged in, ignore this step
  3. Open the Settings menu by clicking on the settings icon
  4. Open up the Game DVR tab and disable it.

Other things you can try are:

You most probably won’t need to resort to these things as they are the rarest of cases –

  • Running a file system scan
  • Clearing the registry
  • Performing disk defragmentation
  • Check for malware and viruses

Final Words

We have mentioned all the possible solutions that can be used to solve World Of Warcraft Error 132. If you have some additional solution apart from the above ones, do comment below and we will happily add them in our article. Also, if you are stuck in a difficult situation, feel free to connect with us via the comment box, email or on social media, and we will happily assist you in solving your problem.

Happy Gaming!

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