Fix: Error BLZBNTAGT00000BB8 on Battle.net Launcher

In this post, we’ll discuss how to fix Error BLZBNTAGT00000BB8 on Battle.net. This error causes the game launcher to be stuck in a Scan & Repair look that always ends in the error message. The problem is usually caused by some sort of game data corruption. However, if it is only occurring with Call of Duty, users might be able to solve the problem by deleting some of the game data files.

In case you are also experiencing the same issue, here is the post for you. This problem has a message attached to it – Whoops, It looks like something broke, Give it another shot.

Error BLZBNTAGT00000BB8 on Battle.net Launcher

Fix Error BLZBNTAGT00000BB8 on Battle.net Launcher

Listed below are some methods you can use if you’re experiencing the error BLZBNTAGT00000BB8 on Battle.net launcher:

1] Remove the small data files

The solution requires that you delete some small data files which will force the game to check its integrity and download the missing files.

  • Launch the Battle.net application and open Call of Duty Warzone.
  • Click on the Settings (gear) icon near the Play button.
  • In the menu list, select Show in Explorer to open the installation folder. After that, close the Battle.net application.
  • Next, you should delete everything inside the folder except for the Data folder. Okay, you do not need to delete the Data folder.
  • Then, type ‘.idx‘ in the search bar (top-right corner) and press Enter.
  • Select all the results and delete them all.
  • Now go back to the Data folder and arrange them in ascending order.
  • Select all the files that are under 2 MB and then delete them.
  • After that, restart your computer.
  • Once you do that, open the Battle.net app once again.
  • Click on the gear icon and select the Scan and Repair option.

In case this solution didn’t work for you, you may want to move down to the next possible fix below.

2] Uninstall your third-party antivirus program

A third-party antivirus program can also create a false positive that causes this BLZBNTAGT00000BB8 error code. So, if you suspect that an app might be causing the problem on your device, you should remove it and see if it resolves it. In this case, do the following:

Note: It is recommended to skip this method for users of Windows Security and go directly to the next.

  • Press the Windows + I keys to open the Windows Settings.
  • Then select Apps > Apps and features.
  • Next, go to the right pane and find the entry in the list of installed programs for the antivirus software which you suspect is causing the issue.
  • Click the three dots and select Uninstall.
  • Once you are done uninstalling, restart your PC.
  • After the restart of your PC, check to see if the BLZBNTAGT00000BB8 error has been fixed.

3] Reinstall the game

If the solution described above doesn’t work, you should simply uninstall the game in order to get out of this repair loop and then reinstall it.

  • Right-click on Start and select the Apps and Features option. By clicking this, you will be directed to the Apps section of the Settings app.
  • Look at the list of installed programs in the right pane to find the game that’s causing you problems.
  • When you find it, click the three dots and select Uninstall.
  • Select Uninstall once more to confirm.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.
  • Restart your PC and then go to Battle.Net and reinstall the game.

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