The newCall of Dutygame has all sorts of crash-related issues that can be frustrating. A lot of the time it’s difficult to figure out what is causingModern Warfare 2to crash, but it’s not all doom and gloom. Many crashes in the game share a solution, so finding a fix isn’t as hard as you might think. Here’s our guide on how to fixModern Warfare 2crashing issues on PC.
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How to fixModern Warfare 2crashing issues on PC
The fixes listed below are not aimed at any specific crash or bug. Instead, they are universal fixes that address the most common causes of crashing inModern Warfare 2. There’s no guarantee that these solutions will fix your specific issue. Even so, it’s still worth working through them in order for the best results.
Update GPU drivers
By far the most common fix forMW2crashing is updating GPU drivers. You can update your GPU drivers by usingGeForce Experiencefor Nvidia graphics cards andAdrenalinfor AMD graphics cards. Not only can this fix the crashing but it’s good practice to have the latest drivers installed as doing so can also improve performance.
Verify the integrity of game files
Sometimes a corrupted file can find its way into yourModern Warfare 2folder. This can cause all kinds of issues including crashing. The easiest solution is to verify the integrity of game files. On Steam this is done by right-clickingModern Warfare 2in your library, selecting properties, then Local Files, and finallyVerify Integrity of Game Files. As for Battle.net, clickModern Warfare 2on your library, select the cog symbol at the bottom left, and then clickScan and Repair.
Complete all Windows updates
Strangely a lot ofMW2PC players have found that updating Windows is an effective fix for crashing. To update Windows simplysearch ‘Windows update’ on your taskbarandselect Check for Updates. If an update is found download and install it.
Use fullscreen
It sounds too easy to be true, but simply switching to fullscreen mode can help to prevent crashes. Although convenient, both Fullscreen Borderless and Windowed are known to cause stability issues inMW 2. If you are struggling with these issues, tryswitching your Display Mode found in the in-game graphics settings to Fullscreen Exclusive.
Run the game as admin
RunningMW2as admin is a more effective fix for crashing on PC than you would expect. This is especially effective if your game is crashing just after you open it. To runModern Warfare 2as admin, you need to right-click thecod.exefile in yourMW2folder, select properties, then Compatibility, and finallyRun this program as an administrator. The default installation folder forModern Warfare 2is as follows:
Lower graphics settings
Some graphics settings are known to cause stability issues inMW2. A potential fix for the crashing inMW2on PC is toreduce these settings. The graphics settings that most commonly cause these issues areOn-demand Texture Steaming,Video Memory Scale,Texture Resolution,Shader Quality, andAmbient Occlusion. Try lowering these settings to see if that helps reduce how often your game crashes.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIis available on PC viaBattle.netandSteam.
Kurt Perry
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