How to fix PC crashing on MW2
If you're experiencing PC crashing while playing MW2, we might have a few fixes that could help you keep your game running smoothly.
Those that are jumping into Modern Warfare 2 are already experiencing plenty of PC crashing. This is obviously frustrating for a lot of players, especially when they're excited to hop on and grind out all the new weapons and maps that Modern Warfare 2 has to offer. But what exactly is causing these PC crashing issues, and how can we fix them? We detail just that below:
How to fix the PC crashing issue
There are a few easy ways that you can help to prevent PC crashing in Modern Warfare 2. Firstly, you should check to make sure that your PC meets the minimum system requirements to run the game. If your PC is not up to scratch, then it is likely that the game will slow down and ultimately crash your system. You can check the Modern Warfare 2 system requirements here.
Another cause of crashing could be if you haven't updated your graphics drivers in a while. Be sure to check the website of your graphics card provider and update to the latest driver settings available. This will ensure that Modern Warfare 2 runs as smoothly as possible.
It's also worth ensuring that your game is fully up to date. You can do this in one of two ways - firstly, you can check to see whether there is a new update for the game. Secondly, you can verify the integrity of your game files to make sure there are no installation errors. All of this will help prevent your PC from crashing while playing MW2.
Lastly, it might be that your PC just needs a system restart. It might be that a background process is interfering with MW2, so it's best to give your PC a complete system restart before trying to load up Modern Warfare 2. Hopefully, this should help to prevent PC crashing while playing the latest Call of Duty.
Known Issues
At the moment, there is a known PC crashing cause that is creating havoc for plenty of Modern Warfare 2 players. When you try to play MW2 while queued up in a party, the game is prone to crashing. Infinity Ward acknowledged this issue on Twitter, saying that it is investigating the issue.
Of course, having the game crash while in a party isn't much use in a multiplayer game that's best experienced with friends. Sadly, there is currently no fix for this bug at the moment. Infinity Ward will likely fix the issue with a hotfix patch in the coming days after launch.
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About The Author
Joshua Boyles
Joshua is the Guides Editor at GGRecon. After graduating with a BA (Hons) degree in Broadcast Journalism, he previously wrote for publications such as FragHero and GameByte. You can often find him diving deep into fantasy RPGs such as Skyrim and The Witcher, or tearing it up in Call of Duty and Battlefield. He's also often spotted hiking in the wilderness, usually blasting Arctic Monkeys.
