How to resolve Error 132 in WoW Classic

Blizzard’s Troubleshooting Steps for WoW Classic Error 132

Are you frustrated by WoW Classic crashing due to Error 132? Well, Blizzard has some solutions for you.

In a recent tweet, Blizzard’s Customer Support acknowledged the error and provided troubleshooting steps to investigate and resolve the issue.

[#Warcraft #WoWClassic] We’re looking into reports of Error #132 when attempting launch the game. While we investigate from our end, please try the troubleshooting steps offered on our support website: https://t.co/n4sy6IwoDq Thank you!
— Blizzard CS – The Americas (@BlizzardCS) September 10, 2019

Understanding Error 132

WoW players have been experiencing Error 132, which causes game crashes and difficulty in launching the MMO.

Error 132 is a generic error code that can be triggered by out-of-date addons, corrupted files, incompatible drivers, or hardware issues, according to Blizzard’s Customer Support site.

Fixing Error 132

While Blizzard is working on a patch or a solution for Error 132, they offer some troubleshooting steps that may help resolve the issue.

Update your drivers and operating system to address any compatibility problems.
Reset your user interface to ensure that your files and addons are not corrupted.
Close all other applications to resolve software conflicts and free up resources.
Update or temporarily uninstall any security programs that may incorrectly identify the login module as a security threat.
Check for overheating components, as overheating can cause performance issues, game crashes, and computer lockups. Here‘s how.
If the problem persists, you can uninstall and reinstall the game.

Further Support

If these troubleshooting steps do not resolve Error 132, players can visit Blizzard’s Technical Support Forums or contact the company directly. Rest assured, the developers are actively working on finding a solution.