How do You Install Patches?

How to Install Wow Patches From Flash Drives

• Answer:

  Periodically, Blizzard will update its World of Warcraft game client with a new version by patching it. New patches can close security holes or add stability, but they're always required to log into the game after it's updated. Because of the huge number of WoW players, new updates can be very slow when you're trying to download from Blizzard's servers. If you've got multiple computers, you can download the file from a mirror once and use a flash drive to upgrade the WoW client on each PC. Difficulty: Moderately Easy Instructions Navigate to a download mirror on your primary computer for the latest World of Warcraft client program. Blizzard does not post the updates on its website, but you can find reputable mirrors on sites such as IGN's Fileplanet. Click the download link. Save the .exe file to your computer desktop. Depending upon your internet connection, the download may take a while to complete. Double-click the .exe file on your desktop and follow the instructions If you wish to update the client on your primary machine. Insert your flash drive into your computer's USB port. Click "Start." Click "Computer" or "My Computer." Double-click the flash drive. Click and drag the .exe file from your desktop onto the flash drive. Wait for the file to copy. Remove the flash drive from your primary computer and insert it into the USB port of your secondary computer. Click "Start" then "Computer" or "My Computer" on the secondary computer. Double-click the flash drive. Click and drag the .exe file to the computer desktop. Double-click the .exe file and follow the instructions to update the secondary WoW client.