You might experience a crash while trying to get into the game menu or during a game match. The constant crashes can ruin your in-game experience. Therefore, we have mentioned several methods below that you can implement to stop your game crashing issues. Let us get started right away.
1. Use Fullscreen Exclusive Mode
Most games use Fullscreen Borderless as the display mode by default. This has become a standard over the years for modern games due to its ease of tabbing out. However, this can, at times, cause crashing issues with specific games. Modern Warfare 2 is no exception here. Therefore, when you start troubleshooting the crashes, your first step should be changing your display mode. Fullscreen exclusive is the normal fullscreen mode that should fix the issue in case borderless is causing it. To do this, follow the instructions below:
2. Disable In-Game Overlays
The overlays you use while playing COD Modern Warfare 2 can cause your game to crash. Even though these overlays can be helpful, they interfere with your game which causes it to crash at times. If you use any in-game overlays, you should turn them off in such a scenario. We have noticed Discord and GeForce Experience are primarily causing the issue, so we will show you how to disable them. However, if you have other third-party apps that come with in-game overlays, ensure to turn them off. Follow the instructions below to turn off the in-game overlay.
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3. Uninstall NVIDIA Broadcast (if applicable)
NVIDIA Broadcast allows users with RTX GPUs to enhance the quality of their microphones and webcams with the help of AI. The app removes any background noise and echoes from your microphone, along with additional features for your webcam and speakers. Since the app interferes with your microphone, if you’re using the application, it can cause MW2 to crash. If this case applies to you, you will have to uninstall NVIDIA Broadcast from your computer to resolve the issue. Follow the instructions below to uninstall the application:
4. Disable Xbox Game Bar
Windows has a dedicated application for Xbox that allows you to chat with your friends across the Xbox console and more. However, in the process of doing this, the application interferes with the game process, which can cause it to crash. If this scenario is applicable, you will have to disable Xbox Game Bar in your Windows Settings. To do this, follow the instructions given down below:
5. Change MW2 Launch Options
Modern Warfare 2 only supports DirectX12. This means you cannot force the game to use any other version of DirectX. However, we have found that editing your launch options to include DirectX11 fixes crashing issues in multiple scenarios. Therefore, this is worth trying, and it might also help you. To do this, follow the instructions below.
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6. Reinstall Graphics Drivers
The graphics drivers installed on your computer are significant, especially when it comes to playing video games. This is because video games rely heavily on your graphics card, and the drivers facilitate the communication between the game and the graphics card. If you are using a NIVIDA graphics card, there is a good chance your graphics drivers might be causing your game to issue. Specific versions of the graphics drivers have been causing crashing issues with the game, such as version 526. If this scenario is applicable, you can resolve the issue by reinstalling the drivers on your computer. The latest drivers are known to have fixed various problems with the game. Follow the instructions below to reinstall your graphics drivers: If installing the latest drivers does not resolve the issue, we recommend downgrading your drivers to an older version, like version 516.59. To do this, use the above instructions again to uninstall the drivers and download the old version mentioned. See if that fixes the issue for you.
7. Repair Game Files
The problem can also occur in some scenarios due to your game files. If you are missing some game files or there is damage to the game files on your computer, MW2 will not be able to work correctly, and thus, you will face crashes. You will have to repair your game files to resolve the issue in such a scenario. This can be done quickly via Steam’s verify integrity game files feature. On Battle.net, you will be using the Scan and Repair functionality. Follow the instructions below to do this on your respective client.
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8. Update BIOS
Updating our BIOS firmware is something we usually neglect. However, BIOS is a vital part of your computer, and it needs to be updated. In some specific scenarios, having an outdated BIOS version can result in game crashes. This can especially happen when you are overclocking the components on your motherboard. In such a scenario, to keep the components stable, you should keep your BIOS firmware up to date. In addition, the process is easy and quick now since almost every manufacturer offers a utility that can update your BIOS firmware automatically. You will need to find your motherboard’s model to update the BIOS. Once you know your manufacturer, head to their website and download the latest BIOS firmware available. Use the BIOS update utility offered by your manufacturer to update your BIOS. See if that fixes the issue.
9. Disable XMP Profile
Overclocking your components is an excellent way of getting the most out of them. For RAMS, XMP profiles remove the cap from your memory speed so that the max speed can be used. In some scenarios, using XMP or D.O.C.P (if you have an AMD CPU) profiles can make your RAM unstable, leading to specific games crashing on your computer. If this scenario is applicable, you will have to disable the XMP or D.O.C.P profile in your BIOS configuration to resolve the issue. Once you have disabled these overclocking profiles, check if Modern Warfare 2 is still crashing.
10. Perform a Clean Boot
Finally, if none of the above methods has resolved the issue for you, it is likely that a third-party program running in the background may be causing the issue. You can perform a clean boot to verify your suspicion in such a scenario. Many third-party applications have been known to crash MW2, such as Logitech G Hub, MSI Afterburner, and more. However, the list is not limited to only these applications; in your case, a different application may be causing it. Therefore, performing a clean boot will allow you to verify this hunch. If you are unaware, clean boot starts your Windows with only the required services running in the background. This means all the third-party applications are not started on boot. Thus, if the game works fine in a clean boot, it will be evident that a third-party application is causing the issue. In such a scenario, you can enable the services one by one to find out the culprit. Follow the instructions below to perform a clean boot:
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