Common Problems
- World of Warcraft crashes with an Error 132: Fatal Exception! message
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World of Warcraft crashes Access violation. The memory could not be read WoW
Error 132 is a generic error code that may be caused by out-of-date addons, corrupted files, incompatible drivers, or hardware issues. The steps below address the most common causes.
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Update your drivers and operating system to resolve any compatibility issues.
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Reset your user interface to make sure your files and addons are not corrupted.
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Close all other applications to resolve software conflicts and free up resources.
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Configure your security software's exception list to allow Blizzard applications to run.
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Overheating can cause performance issues, game crashes, and full computer lockups. Check for overheating components.
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If the problem persists, uninstall and reinstall the game.
Tried everything here?
If the previous troubleshooting steps didn't resolve the problem, you can ask the Blizzard player community for help on the tech support forums (if available) or other community gaming sites. Local computer or network technicians may also be able to help if you've exhausted all other resources.
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