The client does include some patches, but when you install it, it will auto-update incrementally to the latest patch. This means if the client you install or download is v3.1, then the client will auto-update to 3.2, 3.2.2, 3.3, etc etc, up to the current version.
Official wow patches are applied automatically, there is no way you can NOT download the patch. If there is a patch available, the client will update itself. If you choose not to update, you will not be able to play.
you can not skip updating patches in World of Warcraft. They are incremental. You have to apply them in order. The client usually takes care of applying patches anyway so just let it do its job.
When you install WoW, it install all expansions and patches up to the current client. This is even true if you do not upgrade your account to BC or Wrath. So it will take about 15 gigabytes.
Use the wow-launcher? It auto-patches the game and it starts automatically.
just delete that patch in your wow client folder
When you install the WoW Client from your battle.net account, it will install the full game. Once you start it for the first time, it will also download and install all required patches. Note that it is also possible to copy an existing WoW installation in its entirety from another computer to your laptop (meaning less time spent and your addon/macro settings remain intact) because the game does not entrench itself in the Windows Registry.
Patches are downloaded to the main wow directory. After they are downloaded, they are applied. Once they are applied, they can be deleted if you want, but not deleting them makes it easier to repair/re-install should the need arise.
To find WoW patches for free try a website dedicated to files for online gaming communities, such as the fileplanet website. This website has many other game files available, trailers, mods, patches and free games are also available there.
that depends on wen u start playing it and how many patches the blizzard ppl have made u need ALL the patches installed/download in order to play WoW
Technically, yes, but it would be better to download the whole thing if you have a regular wow account. The trial client is a streaming client, meaning that not everything is on your computer. It will be a lot slower, laggy, and things will take even longer than they normally do to load.
Private servers are illegal, i would suggest staying away from them.
When opening StarCraft 2, the client automatically checks for patches and updates accordingly. If the game runs without updating, then you are up to date!