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[Archive] WoW Client issues - MacOS 64-Bit

rektbyfaith
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11-04-2025, 05:12 PM

Archived author: Sikuri • Posted: 2025-11-04T18:12:44.430729
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Hello,

So I have downloaded a full Mac client for 4.3.4, added in the WoW-64 bit app for Mac that can be found around.

When starting, the client wants the download archive data (even though the data is full download). So I edited .mfil file to add CDN of Twinstar.

Now when in game, the client just wants to download everything again, and shows the percentage at 2%, never moving.

All NPCs are named Unknown, and I can’t interact with anything, or exit the game.

Has anyone experienced this? Does anyone have a fix that is a native Mac client?

Thank you!

rektbyfaith

11-04-2025, 05:12 PM #1

rektbyfaith
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11-04-2025, 05:12 PM

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It has a section regarding Mac covered.

I however managed to get it working on 64 bit Mac (4.3.4). I'll make a guide soon, but it involves some additional program to get it working.

rektbyfaith

11-04-2025, 05:12 PM #2

Archived author: Sikuri • Posted: 2025-11-04T18:12:44.430729
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It's indeed an issue.

The quick answer is that it won't work that easily, unfortunately.

Maybe you can find some information as to why - here:

Download WoW Cataclysm ⇒ 4.3.4 Cataclysm Client - Zremax

Do you need a Cataclysm Client? - 4.3.4 WoW Cataclysm Client ✅ Fast and Full ⇒ World of Warcraft Cataclysm Clients

zremax.com

It has a section regarding Mac covered.

I however managed to get it working on 64 bit Mac (4.3.4). I'll make a guide soon, but it involves some additional program to get it working.

rektbyfaith
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11-04-2025, 05:12 PM

Archived author: Sikuri • Posted: 2025-11-04T18:12:44.430729
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I have not been able to find a MAC OSX x64 client, but I was having a similar issue getting my x32 MAC OSX mini-client to run. Here's what I did:

1) I downloaded and installed jdownloader. (I believe that any download manager will work, but this is the one I used.)

2) I created a list (see attached) of all of the MPQs that had to be downloaded. I copied this list into jdownloader, and let it go fetch all of the MPQs (This may take a few minutes).

3) I edited the WoW.mfil file to contain the following: (copy your original - just in case you need a backup)

version=2

server=akamai

location=http://dist.blizzard.com/wow-pod-retail/...50.direct/

manifest_partial=wow-15595-0C3502F50D17376754B9E9CB0109F4C5.mfil

4) Once the MPQ files have been downloaded, move them to their appropriate locations. (If you look at the links, you will see which ones go into /Data, /Data/enGB, etc.)

5) (OPTIONAL) If you have a Windows mini-client, I was able to successfully copy this new Data folder and mfil to it and it worked.

rektbyfaith

11-04-2025, 05:12 PM #3

rektbyfaith
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11-04-2025, 05:12 PM

rektbyfaith

11-04-2025, 05:12 PM #4

rektbyfaith
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11-04-2025, 05:12 PM

Archived author: Sikuri • Posted: 2025-11-04T18:12:44.430729
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Quote:samusarun said:

I have not been able to find a MAC OSX x64 client, but I was having a similar issue getting my x32 MAC OSX mini-client to run. Here's what I did:

1) I downloaded and installed jdownloader. (I believe that any download manager will work, but this is the one I used.)

2) I created a list (see attached) of all of the MPQs that had to be downloaded. I copied this list into jdownloader, and let it go fetch all of the MPQs (This may take a few minutes).

3) I edited the WoW.mfil file to contain the following: (copy your original - just in case you need a backup)

version=2

server=akamai

location=http://dist.blizzard.com/wow-pod-retail/...50.direct/

manifest_partial=wow-15595-0C3502F50D17376754B9E9CB0109F4C5.mfil

4) Once the MPQ files have been downloaded, move them to their appropriate locations. (If you look at the links, you will see which ones go into /Data, /Data/enGB, etc.)

5) (OPTIONAL) If you have a Windows mini-client, I was able to successfully copy this new Data folder and mfil to it and it worked.

Click to expand...

it's crazy what you have to do to play on MacOS :O

rektbyfaith

11-04-2025, 05:12 PM #5

Archived author: Sikuri • Posted: 2025-11-04T18:12:44.430729
Original source

Quote:samusarun said:

I have not been able to find a MAC OSX x64 client, but I was having a similar issue getting my x32 MAC OSX mini-client to run. Here's what I did:

1) I downloaded and installed jdownloader. (I believe that any download manager will work, but this is the one I used.)

2) I created a list (see attached) of all of the MPQs that had to be downloaded. I copied this list into jdownloader, and let it go fetch all of the MPQs (This may take a few minutes).

3) I edited the WoW.mfil file to contain the following: (copy your original - just in case you need a backup)

version=2

server=akamai

location=http://dist.blizzard.com/wow-pod-retail/...50.direct/

manifest_partial=wow-15595-0C3502F50D17376754B9E9CB0109F4C5.mfil

4) Once the MPQ files have been downloaded, move them to their appropriate locations. (If you look at the links, you will see which ones go into /Data, /Data/enGB, etc.)

5) (OPTIONAL) If you have a Windows mini-client, I was able to successfully copy this new Data folder and mfil to it and it worked.

Click to expand...

it's crazy what you have to do to play on MacOS :O

rektbyfaith
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11-04-2025, 05:12 PM

Archived author: Sikuri • Posted: 2025-11-04T18:12:44.430729
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Wow, this is great stuff.

I'll continue looking into things, thanks @samusarun

Thanks @ExO, the guide will help other players.

I am assuming that even with the extra work you did, your client still has some sort of issues?

rektbyfaith

11-04-2025, 05:12 PM #6

rektbyfaith
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11-04-2025, 05:12 PM

Archived author: Sikuri • Posted: 2025-11-04T18:12:44.430729
Original source

Guys, guys!

I downloaded the No Downloader Client that @Likon69 linked in the shoutout box, and added the 64-bit Mac app to that, which runs great!

One last issue though, every NPC is random, and nothing is clickable.

I think it might be the Database? Though, could still be the client. I tried v13, and v13 solo of Cata, and both have NPC showing as unknown, and you cannot exit the game.

EDIT: nevermind, was able to run the .exe client in Parallels, and it’s the client, not database. Sorry.

Will wait for the guide, no pressure.

Thank you ?

rektbyfaith

11-04-2025, 05:12 PM #7

rektbyfaith
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11-04-2025, 05:12 PM

Archived author: Sikuri • Posted: 2025-11-04T18:12:44.430729
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Simple solution: Kick out the MAC and get a real Pc

-> move to fixed pls

rektbyfaith

11-04-2025, 05:12 PM #8

Archived author: Sikuri • Posted: 2025-11-04T18:12:44.430729
Original source

Simple solution: Kick out the MAC and get a real Pc

-> move to fixed pls

rektbyfaith
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11-04-2025, 05:12 PM

Archived author: Sikuri • Posted: 2025-11-04T18:12:44.430729
Original source

Quote:Sikuri said:

Guys, guys!

I downloaded the No Downloader Client that @Likon69 linked in the shoutout box, and added the 64-bit Mac app to that, which runs great!

One last issue though, every NPC is random, and nothing is clickable.

I think it might be the Database? Though, could still be the client. I tried v13, and v13 solo of Cata, and both have NPC showing as unknown, and you cannot exit the game.

EDIT: nevermind, was able to run the .exe client in Parallels, and it’s the client, not database. Sorry.

Will wait for the guide, no pressure.

Thank you ?

Click to expand...

Yeah, that's a known issue, (regarding the unknown npcs, and nothing being clickable). There is a tutorial (it involves external software though), on how to get it Mac Catalina up and running:

Download WoW Cataclysm ⇒ 4.3.4 Cataclysm Client - Zremax

Do you need a Cataclysm Client? - 4.3.4 WoW Cataclysm Client ✅ Fast and Full ⇒ World of Warcraft Cataclysm Clients

zremax.com

rektbyfaith

11-04-2025, 05:12 PM #9

Archived author: Sikuri • Posted: 2025-11-04T18:12:44.430729
Original source

Quote:Sikuri said:

Guys, guys!

I downloaded the No Downloader Client that @Likon69 linked in the shoutout box, and added the 64-bit Mac app to that, which runs great!

One last issue though, every NPC is random, and nothing is clickable.

I think it might be the Database? Though, could still be the client. I tried v13, and v13 solo of Cata, and both have NPC showing as unknown, and you cannot exit the game.

EDIT: nevermind, was able to run the .exe client in Parallels, and it’s the client, not database. Sorry.

Will wait for the guide, no pressure.

Thank you ?

Click to expand...

Yeah, that's a known issue, (regarding the unknown npcs, and nothing being clickable). There is a tutorial (it involves external software though), on how to get it Mac Catalina up and running:

Download WoW Cataclysm ⇒ 4.3.4 Cataclysm Client - Zremax

Do you need a Cataclysm Client? - 4.3.4 WoW Cataclysm Client ✅ Fast and Full ⇒ World of Warcraft Cataclysm Clients

zremax.com

rektbyfaith
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11-04-2025, 05:12 PM

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Archived author: Sikuri • Posted: 2025-11-04T18:12:44.430729
Original source

Thanks Exo, this is going to be exactly what I need!

rektbyfaith

11-04-2025, 05:12 PM #10

Archived author: Sikuri • Posted: 2025-11-04T18:12:44.430729
Original source

Thanks Exo, this is going to be exactly what I need!

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