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How to Fix Modern Warfare 2 Stuck on Loading Screen
Try these easy fixes if the Modern Warfare 2 is stuck on loading screen
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Is MW2 stuck on the loading screen? If yes, this article is your redemption as it contains the most effective solutions and vital information.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is one of the most popular multiplayer games among gamers. However, due to someproblems with this COD Modern Warfare, a group of gamers is not being able to play it conveniently. The stuck loading screen issue is one of them.
Why Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is stuck on the loading screen?
Initially, it is impossible to identify the exact reason behind this problem. When users encounter this situation, they also may experience FPS drops, crashes, or glitches in the gameplay if somehow the loading screen issue goes away temporarily. Usually, it happens due to the following reasons:
What can I do if Modern Warfare 2 is stuck on the loading screen?
We have prepared the most effective solutions to tackle this error. However, before that, you must do these things as primary steps:
After doing the above things, if you still need the solution, follow these methods to fix MW2’s stuck loading screen problem.
1. Run as administrator
2. Update graphics card driver
Updating the GPU driver should fix COD MW2 stuck on the loading screen error. If you don’t find the above method convenient to update the graphics driver, we suggest you useOutbyte Driver Updater,as it can update any drivers on your PC automatically.
If necessary, learnhow to update drivers on Windows.
3. Verify and repair game files
The above steps are applicable to the Steam platform. However, If you are using Battle.net, you will find theScan and Repair option, which is similar to theVerify integrity of game files. For any other platforms, you will need to figure it out.
If the above method doesn’t help or you cannot follow the steps, you can consider re-installing Modern Warfare 2 with the latest version. It should fix MW2’s stuck on the loading screen problem.
4. Perform a clean boot
The clean boot will ensure no third-party background services are causing the problem. You can keep the clean boot status.
However, we suggest you enable the third-party service one by one and find the problematic one. After that, you can keep that service disabled or uninstall the related program if necessary.
5. Use a gaming VPN
If the problem persists even after trying a different network, a gaming VPN likeExpressVPNorPrivate Internet Accesscan be a good solution. You can consider using any of them as these may reduce latency and solve multiplayer game connectivity issues in specific cases.
If you are interested, learnhow to solve if Modern Warfare 2 uninstalled itself.
It is also possible that you are still getting the problem even after trying out every possible way to solve it. In this case, it may be your operating system or platform. In this case, you can considerresetting Windowsor the platform you are using and see if it helps.
This article has described all the possible ways to fix MW2’s stuck loading screen problem. If you have any better ideas that can help others, let us know in the comment box.
Hasibul Kabir
Windows Software Expert
Hasibul Kabir is a Tech-Enthusiast Blogger, Web Developer & Hobbyist Game Developer. Writing about Technology, mainly Windows, Mac, iOS, etc., is his main focus, besides doing some computer science-related work.
He loves exploring new technology and presenting it with simple words to the audience. When not at work, Hasibul plays video games, explores nature, tastes delicious foods, or learns new things.
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Hasibul Kabir
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He’s a tech enthusiast, web developer & hobbyist game developer with a keen eye for Windows errors & bugs.
