How to Downgrade the new WoTLK Patch so that you can play again!

[kkunecz]

As some of you know, a new WoTLK Patch just got released for Alpha that was beginning to cause some problems for private servers and sandboxes. Some people investigated this issue and found out that blizzard somehow changed the way the character list is loaded. I dont know if private server admins can find a way to fix this issue, but in the meantime, do this...

1. Check if you have the "Play WoW-WoTLK" Blizzard launcher still downloaded into your WoW Directory, if not, download it again and place it in your WoW Directory folder

2. Uninstall WoTLK Alpha (Trust me on this)

3. Install it again, instantly after you install it, WoTLK Will automatically start updating to the newest patch, abort the patching!

4. Go on a private server, not the original blizzard server if u are a tester, it might update if u logon to it.

5. Change ur realmlist to watever private server u play on.

6. Go to the WoTLK Alpha Directory folder. (Not WoW Directory)

7. Double-Click "WoW" That will instantly launch WoTLK Without patches.

8. Now play! **Note, Every time you play you will have to do steps 6 and 7 to start it, **NEVER USE THE LAUNCHER**

This is guarenteed to work, I tested it. Although you will be updated to the very first patch, and you would find yourself not be able to go on a few WoTLK Private servers. Try making a sandbox of your own and play on it, that is my best advice.

Good Luck! :wave:







**UPDATE**

It is confirmed that you can patch. But patch only ONCE. If you patch the second time on the launcher you will end up with the character situation again. If that happens, it seems obvious that you will have to start from step one again

[DragonWaxter]

Never, ever ever ask for rep! I wish I could -rep you.

[Yann101]

Never, ever ever ask for rep! I wish I could -rep you.

Don't be a ass. He joined in may, Maybe he dosent even know why to not ask.

Anyways, Nice guide, +Rep

But dragon is right, Dont ask for rep.

[Miini2]

Nice guide thanks

[hoboonaparkbench]

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You've been a member for almost 2 years, and only have 7 rep, but 160 posts.. You're really one to talk smack.

[Maulorn]

nice guide, +Rep
keep contributing ^^

[stickynicky21]

in WOTLK can you choose and skill up new professions suck as inscription?

[stickynicky21]

in the wotlk thats on the private server, can you skill up inscription? this would be $$$ in wow as we could know what to stack up on.

[gaithead]

Never, ever ever ask for rep! I wish I could -rep you.

Umm why? Does it really matter that much? Is it really that offending to you?

[shadowbladex]

Umm why? Does it really matter that much? Is it really that offending to you?

You've been a member for almost 2 years, and only have 7 rep, but 160 posts.. You're really one to talk smack.

Most people will not +rep someone who asks for rep. So they are shooting them self in the foot.
Plus mods have -rep'd people for asking.

[sernako]

its just i try to download with the patches and it says, "Download not authorized." and I end up with nothing, please some help? installation file please

[scottoman321]

thank you so much!

[dokhidamo]

its just i try to download with the patches and it says, "Download not authorized." and I end up with nothing, please some help? installation file please

I get a similar problem with most of the alpha clients on the site, I'm checking yahoo for any that don't require blizzard's downloader right now.