To fix “The application has unexpectedly stopped working” Modern Warfare 2, you need to update your graphics can and verify the game files.

You can also try disabling overlays/conflicting programs and repairing/verifying the game files.

Modern Warfare 2 features an unparalleled worldwide conflict that returns the Task Force 141 Operators.

There are highly classified missions, infiltration tactical ops, and more.

Infinity Ward provides state-of-the-art gameplay with revamped gun handling, an advanced AI system, a new Gunsmith, and many other graphical innovations.

MW2 has multiple modes like a single-player campaign, multiplayer combat, and a co-op story special Ops experience.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix “The application has unexpectedly stopped working” Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) crash handler.

Fix 1: Update your drivers
Fix 2: Repair/verify the game files
Fix 3: Allow Modern Warfare 2 in your antivirus

Fix 4: Disable overlays/conflicting programs

If you’re using an Nvidia GPU: Go to https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/geforce-experience/download/ > Download Now > open the app > sign up or log in > Drivers > Download.

If you’re using an AMD GPU: Go to https://www.amd.com/en/support > Download > open the app > follow the on-screen instructions to update your graphics card.

Fix 2: Repair/verify the game files

For Steam:

Navigate to your Steam library.
Right-click Modern Warfare 2 > Properties > Local Files.
Click on “Verify integrity of game files”.
Launch Modern Warfare 2.

For Battle.net:

Navigate to your Battle.net library.
Select “Modern Warfare 2”.
Click on the settings icon.
Click on Scan and Repair > Begin Scan.
Launch Modern Warfare 2.

Fix 3: Allow Modern Warfare 2 in your antivirus

Open the Windows settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Manage ransomware protection > Allow an app through Controlled folder access > Add an allowed app > Browse all apps > select the Modern Warfare 2 app > Open.

Open the Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall > Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall > Change settings > Allow another app… > Browse… > select the Modern Warfare 2 app > Add.

Turn off Real-time protection: Open the Windows settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Manage settings > Real-time protection > Off.

Fix 4: Disable overlays/conflicting programs

Go to your Steam library > right-click Modern Warfare 2 > Properties > Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game > Disable.

Open Steam > Steam > Settings > Downloads > Clear Download Cache.
Unplug the Logitech or Thrustmaster racing wheel.

End the task for the MSI Dragon Center or Razer Synapse.
Close all of your tabs to free up RAM and relaunch the game..