Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (II) is a game that has increased the peak level of how good a first-person shooter game can be. While there are many players who are enjoying it, there are a few who are unable to do so. It is because the game crashes unexpectedly, thus ruining the gameplay experience. If you are among the players who are facing the same issue, then this guide about how to fix the COD Modern Warfare 2 (II) random crashing issue will help you.
COD Modern Warfare 2 (II) Random Crashing Issue: How to fix it
There can be multiple reasons for the occurrence of this issue. Here are a few workarounds for the same.
End Processes using Task Manager
Clicking the “Task Manager” option after pressing the keyboard shortcuts “CTRL+ALT+DEL” simultaneously will launch the program. Next, stop any processes that might have an impact on the game’s performance while running. Put an end to any processes that might display an overlay while you’re playing a game, alter your game files, or use the VRAM excessively.
By Verifying Game Files
There are two categories of players who play this game, ones who have downloaded the game from ‘BattleNet’ and others who have downloaded it from ‘Steam’. If you are a BattleNet user, head to your BattleNet Launcher. Then, go to the game’s settings and choose “Scan and Repair”. If you use Steam, open the Steam application first. Then, head to the library, and select the game name by right-clicking on it. Select Properties after that. Then, you need to navigate to the Local Files tab and select the option to “Verify Integrity of Game Files” after that. After following these steps, all the lost or damaged files will be redownloaded and replaced, hopefully fixing the crashing error.
By adjusting Display Settings
For this, head to your Windows Settings. Under System, click on Display. Ensure that the main Display is selected, and also use the recommended values for the Scale and Display resolution.
By Updating Graphics Card Drivers
Depending on the graphics card you use, open the AMD Radeon software or the NVIDIA GeForce Experience software accordingly. Now, download and install the most recent drivers for your Graphics Card. It will ensure that the Graphics Card will be able to adapt to the latest requirements of the game, if possible. One of the key elements that ensure that games on the system operate smoothly is the graphics card. Therefore, your Graphics Card Drivers should always be kept up to date for this reason.
By using the Image Scaling Option
After launching the Geforce Experience app or AMD Radeon app, enable the ‘Image Scaling’ option under General Settings. This will also enable the game to run at a lower resolution, thus resulting in improved performance.
By Disabling Full-Screen Optimization
For this method, you need to head to the install location of the game. If you are unaware of where the game is installed, then first open your Game Launcher. After that, go to the game’s settings, and choose “Show in Explorer.” This will take you to the required location. Following that, right-click the game’s .exe file and choose “Properties.” Check the “Disable Full Screen Optimization” box under the Compatibility tab, followed by checking the ‘Run as Administrator’ checkbox. Next, select “Apply Changes”.
