Whether you're playing an MMO or an online FPS, there's a high chance that at some point you're going to encounter some errors. That definitely runs true for World of Warcraft (WoW), one of Blizzard's longest running online games. Veteran WoW players will have likely encountered their fair share of bugs and errors over the years, affecting all aspects of the game. Fortunately, for most, there seems to be a solution.
One error code that players have been encountering is the WOW51900118 error. This particular error pop up seems to occur after some unceremonious disconnects, leaving players without much information on what's caused the problem or how to fix it. Below, we'll go over what steps you can take to fix the WOW51900118 error.
How To Fix You Have Been Disconnected WOW51900118 Error
The most important thing you need to know about the WOW51900118 error is that is usually indicates a server problem, such as scheduled maintenance for World of Warcraft. The solution most of the time is to simply wait until the maintenance is finished, and Blizzard's servers are back up and running. Given how frequently Blizzard rolls out WoW updates, this is the most likely cause of the error, and the easiest fix.
But, every now and then, the error might still persist even after scheduled maintenance is over. If that's the case, then there are a few more fixes you can try in case the issue is lies on the player's end:
- Check fpr any pending system updates, as these may sometimes block internet access requests.
- Check for any additional game updates. WoW will require you o have the most up-to-date version of the game.
- Ensure your Internet connection is working and stable.
- Enure that no other background programs are restricting network access
- Check that your drivers are up to date and don’t have any pending updates. Any updates can be checked against the manufacturer’s website such as Nvidia or AMD.
- Players can also check the Blizzard support site or @BlizzardCS on Twitter. The issue may be a server wide outage, in which case all you can do is wait.
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