Common Problems
- World of Warcraft crashes with an Error 132: Fatal Exception! message
Error 132 is a generic error code that may be caused by out-of-date addons, corrupted files, incompatible drivers, or hardware issues.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.
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