Warzone 'Checking for Updates' Error: How to Fix It

The ''Checking for updates'' error, one of Call of Duty Warzone's most common bugs, leaves most players stuck on the login screen. Fortunately, there is no need to worry, because this annoying Season 2 bug has a very easy fix. Multiple methods that can fix the update error let players get back into Call of Duty Warzone and enjoy their firefights to the fullest. Have fun!

Alternative Fixes for the Call of Duty Warzone Update Error and Update Problems

Restart Your Internet Connection

One of the most basic fixes for any internet instability is to disconnect your router, reconnect it, wait for it to start and try again.

• Disconnect your router.
• Reconnect your router and wait a few minutes.
• Check Warzone.

Scan and Repair Warzone's Game Files

• Go to Battle.net.
• Log in and go to Warzone.
• Click "Options" and then "Scan and Repair".
• Select "Begin Scan".
• When it finishes, launch Warzone and see whether the screen goes away.

Change Your DNS Settings

• Open "Network & Internet settings"
• Go to "Change adapter options"
• Right-click your Network Adapter and click "Properties"
• Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click "Properties".
• Use the following DNS server addresses: type 8.8.8.8 for Preferred DNS server and 8.8.4.4 for Alternate DNS server, then press "OK" to save the changes.
• Now clear the DNS cache. Press the Windows Logo key on your keyboard and type cmd.
• Then select 'Run as administrator'.
• In the window that opens, type "ipconfig / flushdns" right after "system32>" and then press "Enter".
• Launch Warzone and see whether it works now.

Update Your Network Driver

• You need to update your Network Driver either manually or automatically.
• If you will update manually, visit your motherboard manufacturer's website, then search for your model. You can find Network Drivers on the support or download page. Make sure you download the network driver compatible with your system.
• If you will update automatically, download Driver Easy.
• Launch it and click "Scan Now".
• Click "Update All" to download the drivers. Restart your computer and try Warzone again.

Temporarily Disable Your Firewall

• Press the "Windows Logo" key and the "R" key at the same time.
• Type control firewall.cpl in the box and click "OK".
• Now select "Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off".
• Then click the "Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended)" option for all three settings and click "OK".
• Try Warzone again.

Clear the Blizzard-Related Cache

• Press the "Windows Logo" key and the "R" key.
• Type "%programdata%" in the box and click "OK".
• One by one, right-click the "Battle.net" and "Blizzard Entertainment" folders, then select "Delete".
• Press the Windows Logo key and the R key again.
• Type or paste "% appdata%" in the box and click "OK".
• Right-click the "Battle.net" folder and select "Delete"
• Press the "Windows Logo" key and the "R" key.
• Type "%localappdata%" in the box and click "OK".
• This time, right-click the "Battle.net" and "Blizzard Entertainment" folders and select "Delete".