[Fixed] 6 Fixes for Modern Warfare 2 Crashing on PC (2023) - Driver Easy (2023)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is finally with us. Among the majority of positive reviews on the game, however, you may find quite a lot of people complaining about the crashing issue. If you’re also one of them, don’t get frustrated. This post is going to illustrate 6 fixes for Modern Warfare 2 crashing.

How to fix Modern Warfare II crashing issue?

You don’t need to try them all. Just work your way down the list until you find the one that fixes the problem for you.

1. Check system requirement
2. Verify game files integrity
3. Update graphics driver
4. Disable overlay
5. Perform a clean boot
6. Repair system files

Fix 1 Check system requirement

Most PC games have specific system requirements, with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II not excluded. Check the system requirement below and make sure your PC specs can fulfill the minimum requirements at least.

Minimum system requirements

Recommended system requirements

You may need some hints on how to check your computer specifications:

1. Press the Windows logo key and R on your keyboard to launch the Run dialogue.
2. Type DxDiag and click OK.
   
3. Now you can check your system information under the System tab.
   
4. Click the Display tab to check the graphics details.
   

If you fail to meet the minimum requirement, you may need to update your hardware to play the game smoothly.

Fix 2 Verify game files integrity

If your game files are missing, corrupt, or damaged, Modern Warfare 2 crashing becomes an unavoidable problem. To figure it out, you can verify the file’s integrity and repair it. This method has been proven effective by many players and hopes it works for you too.

Here is how to do it:

Repair file on Steam

1. Open Steam and clickthe Library tab. Then right-clickModern Warfare 2and selectProperties.
   
2. ClickLOCAL FILESin the left tab, and selectVerify integrity of game files…
   

Repair file on Battle.net

1. Launch theBattle.netclient on your PC and selectModern Warfare 2.
2. Click thegear iconnext to the Play button and then selectScan and Repair.
   
3. ClickBegin Scan.
   

Wait for a while until the program finishes the scan. After that, it will start the repair if it detects any files flawed.

Fix 3 Update graphics driver

The Modern Warfare 2 crashing problem may occur if you are using the wronggraphicsdriver or it’s out of date. So you should update yourgraphics driver to see if it fixes your problem. You can head to graphics manufacturers’ websites (likeNvidiaorAMD) to download the latest drivers. However, if you don’t have the time, patience, or skills to update the driver manually, you can do it automatically withDriver Easy.

It will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to be troubled by the wrong driver you would be downloading, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing.

You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version it takes just 2 steps (and you get full support and a 30-day money-back guarantee):

1. Downloadand install Driver Easy.
2. Run Driver Easy and click theScan Nowbutton. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
   
3. ClickUpdate Allto automatically download and install the correct version ofallthe drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (this requires thePro version– you’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All).
   Or, you can click theUpdatebutton next to the flaggedgraphics driver to automatically download the correct version of that driver, then you can manually install it (you can do this with the FREE version).
   

The Pro version of Driver Easy comes with full technical support. If you need assistance, please contact Driver Easy’s support team at support@drivereasy.com.

Restart your computer to make changes apply and open your game again to check for any improvement.

Fix 4 Disable overlay

It’s reported that some overlay apps can trigger issues like game crashes because they consume a lot of system resources. Therefore, we suggest that you turn off these apps to see if everything goes better.

For example, to disable Discord overlay, follow the steps below.

1. Open Discord and click thegear iconat the bottom.
2. SelectGame Overlayfrom the left and then turn offEnable in-game overlay.
   

If you have other overlay apps, also disable them following the official guideline. After that, relaunch your game to see if the crashing problem persists.

Fix 5 Perform a clean boot

It’s likely that other programs such as your antivirus, hinder the game’s smooth running. To check if this is the root cause, you can perform a clean boot where no other programs are running in the background.

1. Press theWindows logo keyandRto open the Run tool. Typemsconfigand clickOK.
   
2. Choose theServicestab and check theHide all Microsoft servicesbox.
   
3. ClickDisable allandApply. Then reboot your computer.
   

Launch the game after your PC restarts. Check if the Modern Warfare 2 crashing issue is still there.

Fix 6 Repair system files

Problematic system files (e.g. missing DLLs) can also affect the smooth launching and operation of the system and game. To check if your PC has flawed system files, you may want to run a quick and thorough scan withRestoro.

It a software that’s equipped with powerful technology for securing and repairing PCs to an optimized state. Specifically, itreplaces damaged Windows files, removes malware threats, detects dangerous websites, frees disk space, and so on. All the replacement files come from a full database of certified system files.

Take a look at how it works:

1. Downloadand install Restoro.
2. Open Restoro and run a free scan.
   
3. Once done, check the generated report listing all issues detected. To fix them, clickStart Repair(and you’ll need to pay for the full version. It comes with a60-day money-backguarantee so you can refund anytime if Restoro doesn’t fix your problem).
   

After the repairs, restart your computer and Modern Warfare 2 to see if it fixes the problem.

Here are all fixes for Modern Warfare 2 crashing woe. If you have any other questions or solutions, please feel free to share them with us below.

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