Question about new client downloader...

#0 - Oct. 20, 2010, 11:13 a.m.

Thanks to the new client downloader, I'm able to re-install WoW again on my laptop after my computer crashed and burned. On my main account, I mean (I'm using a temporary account until I refill my sub on pay day). I'm just a tad confused, however--it says that the total download is 10.3 gigabytes, which seems small to me.

Does launching the installer just install WoW Classic at first? Will I have to re-launch it to install Burning Crusade and WotLK? Or will it download the whole thing, right down to the latest patch? I purchased and installed both x-pacs owithmy main account before.

I ask, because on the launcher, there's a button that says 'Upgrade to Burning Crusade'. I only have 3.1 gigabytes left on the download. And I'm even further confused because when I launch into the game, it shows the WotLK background.

Orlyia

#1 - Oct. 20, 2010, 11:15 a.m.

Patches tend to download in order. It's most likely sensing you don't have that installed yet. Just keep on with the patches and it should catchup. If it's a fresh installation, sounds like it can't sense the client is yet to that stage.

Does that make sense?

Orlyia

#3 - Oct. 20, 2010, 11:31 a.m.

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Ahhh, okay. I was just worried that I would have to pay for the two x-pacs all over again. :) Thanks! I'll know for sure in a few hours when the install is done.

No, once an account is upgraded, it's permanent - no matter how many machines it's installed on, or how often. That's determined on the account side, not the client side.