{"id":123095,"date":"2020-09-21T11:02:57","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T03:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/?post_type=knowledgebase&p=123095"},"modified":"2026-02-11T15:19:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T07:19:03","slug":"how-to-solve-call-of-duty-warzone-crashing-on-pc","status":"publish","type":"knowledgebase","link":"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/knowledge\/how-to-solve-call-of-duty-warzone-crashing-on-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"[SOLVED] Warzone Keeps Crashing PC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nothing ruins an intense Call of Duty: Warzone session like sudden crashes or the dreaded DirectX error. While pinpointing the exact cause can be tricky, there are several effective fixes you can try to get back into the game smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try these fixes:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here is a full list of solutions that helped players solve the CoD Warzone crashing on PC<\/strong>. You may not try them all. Just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Install the latest game patch<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Update the graphics driver<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Verify the integrity of your game files<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Close unnecessary background applications<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Adjust the graphics settings<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Switch to DirectX 11<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Increase virtual memory<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Temporarily disable Windows Defender<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Disable overlay<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Rename the game file<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Repair missing or corrupted system files<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    Before diving into the fixes below, please make sure your gaming rig satisfies the Warzone minimum system requirements<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Fix 1 – Install the latest game patch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    It’s unavoidable that games have a lot of bugs or random issues, but developers will continue to release new patches to fix them. If Warzone constantly crashes on your PC, the very first thing you can do is to check for the available update and install it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    If this doesn’t work, try to dig into other possible causes following the steps below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fix 2 – Update the graphics driver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A range of gaming problems like crashing and freezing is caused by a wrong, faulty or outdated graphics driver. Call of Duty Warzone is no exception. To enjoy a smooth gameplay, you should always keep your graphics driver up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can search for the latest graphics driver from your graphics card’s manufacturer such as AMD<\/a><\/strong> or NVIDIA<\/a><\/strong>, and then manually install it. But if you don’t have the time, patience or skills to update the driver manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Driver Easy will find the latest drivers for your system and update them in just one click. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Get Pro version<\/a><\/strong> now and you can enjoy automatic driver update and a variety of premium features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1)<\/strong> Download<\/a><\/strong> and install Driver Easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2)<\/strong> Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now<\/strong> button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    3)<\/strong> Click the Activate & Update<\/strong> button next to the flagged graphics card driver or click Update All<\/strong> to download and install the correct version of all<\/em> the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system.
    (This requires the     Pro version<\/a><\/strong>. If you are not sure if Driver Easy is right for you, you can start the 7-day free trial<\/strong> to test out all the Pro features. You won\u2019t be charged anything until your 7 day trial has ended.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    If you need assistance while using Driver Easy, please contact\u00a0Driver Easy\u2019s support team<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0support@drivereasy.com<\/a>.<\/strong> <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Now test if the new graphics driver renders Warzone in a stable and enhanced performance. If the crashes still don’t stop, there’re more fixes to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fix 3 – Verify the integrity of your game files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Missing or damaged game file is another known culprit of Warzone crashing on PC. But don’t worry, the in-built repair tool of the Battle.net client allows you to do a check and repair easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1)<\/strong> Run your Blizzard Battle.net client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2)<\/strong> Go to your game. Then, click on the cogwheel icon <\/strong>and select Scan and Repair<\/strong> from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    3)<\/strong> Click Begin Scan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Relaunch the game after the process finishes, and see if everything goes back to normal. If Warzone keeps crashing, head to the next fix below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fix 4 – Close unnecessary background applications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Your background applications may also conflict with CoD Warzone. It may use up the system resources and thus trigger the crashing issue. To shut down all unnecessary applications, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1)<\/strong> On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key + R <\/strong>to open the Run box. Then type taskmgr <\/strong>and hit Enter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2)<\/strong> Right-click the application you want to close and click End task<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Don\u2019t end any programs you\u2019re unfamiliar with, as they may be critical for the functioning of your computer.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    If you see Kite.exe or related processes<\/strong>, make sure to end it. According to some players, killing Kite-related processes resolves the issues dramatically. After closing everything else in the background, you should find CoD Warzone runs normally. If the crash is still there, check out Fix 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fix 5 – Adjust the graphics settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    According to some players, the texture streaming, a new feature added in the recent CoD Warzone update, will also cause Warzone to crash. So you can disable Texture Streaming<\/strong> as well as V-Sync<\/strong> and also lower other graphics options<\/strong> to improve the game’s smoothness. If this doesn’t help, continue to more fixes below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fix 6 – Switch to DirectX 11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    For players who encounter specific DirectX crashes, switching to DirectX 11 may enable the game to run stably. Here’s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1)<\/strong> Launch the Blizzard Battle.net client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2)<\/strong> Go to your game. Then, click on the cogwheel icon <\/strong>and select Game Settings<\/strong> from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    3)<\/strong> Select Game Settings<\/strong>. Then, tick Additional command line arguments<\/strong> and enter -DD11<\/strong> in the text field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    4)<\/strong> Click Done<\/strong> to apply the changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Restart your game and see how thing goes. If the problem persists, go ahead with the next fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fix 7 – Increase virtual memory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    When your computer gets low on memory, virtual memory serves as additional RAM. But if it’s not sufficient to handle some resource-demanding applications you’re running, such as CoD Warzone, the crashing issue will occur. To see if that’s the case, try extending the virtual memory as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1)<\/strong> Click the Start<\/strong> button and type advanced system settings<\/strong> in the search bar. Then, click View advanced system settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2)<\/strong> Click Settings<\/strong> under the Performance section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    3)<\/strong> Select the Advanced<\/strong> tab. Then, click Change<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    4)<\/strong> Uncheck Automatically manage paging file size for all drives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    5)<\/strong> Select the C drive and click the box next to Custom size<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    6)<\/strong> Enter the initial size<\/strong> and maximum size<\/strong> depending on the amount of RAM your PC has. Then, click OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    According to Microsoft, the virtual memory should be no less than 1.5 times<\/strong> and no more than 3 times<\/strong> the amount of RAM on your computer. Here is a guide on how to check RAM on your computer<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    After you complete the steps above, test if Warzone works well. If the same crashing issue comes back, proceed to the next fix below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Fix 8 – Temporarily disable Windows Defender<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Windows Defender aims to protect your computer from threats or hazards, but it may block some of your applications by mistake and stop them from operating properly. You can temporarily disable the Windows Defender and see how Warzone performs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you’re on Windows 11<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you’re on Windows 10<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Windows 11<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    1) <\/strong>Press the Windows logo key <\/strong>to invoke Search. Then type windows security<\/strong>. Select Windows Security <\/strong>from the list of results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2)<\/strong> Go to Virus & threat protection > Manage settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    3)<\/strong> Under Real-time protection<\/strong>, click the toggle to turn it off<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    If prompted, click Yes <\/strong>to allow it to make changes to your device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Windows 10<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    1)<\/strong> On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key<\/strong> and I<\/strong> at the same time to enter the Windows settings menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2)<\/strong> Click Update & Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    3)<\/strong> Select Windows Security<\/strong> in the left pane, and click Virus & threat protection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    4)<\/strong> In the pop-up window, click Manage settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    5)<\/strong> Toggle off Real-time protection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Restart your computer and launch Warzone to test this method. If Windows Defender isn’t the reason to blame, enable the protection again and move on to Fix 9<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fix 9 – Disable overlay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The overlay feature provided by third-party programs can be the reason for CoD Warzone crashing. That’s why some players may turn it off during the gameplay. Here we’ll specifically show you how to disable overlay on Discord<\/a><\/strong> and GeForce Experience<\/a> <\/strong>for troubleshooting. If you’re not using overlay at all, please jump to Fix 10<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    On Discord<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    1)<\/strong> Run Discord. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2)<\/strong> Click the cogwheel icon<\/strong> at the bottom of the left pane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    3)<\/strong> Select the Overlay<\/strong> tab in the left pane and toggle off Enable in-game overlay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    On GeForce Experience<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    1)<\/strong> Run GeForce Experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2)<\/strong> Click the cogwheel icon<\/strong> at the upper right corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    3)<\/strong> Toggle off In-game overlay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    If this trick fails to fix your problem, try the last method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Fix 10 – Rename the game file<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If all else above doesn’t help, try renaming the game file. This method sounds a bit weird, but it works like a charm for many players stuck in the endless crashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1)<\/strong> Launch the Battle.net client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2)<\/strong> Click Call of Duty: MW<\/strong> in the left pane. Then, click Options<\/strong> and click Show In Explorer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    3)<\/strong> Open the Call of Duty Modern Warfare<\/strong> folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4)<\/strong> Double-click the ModernWarfare.exe file<\/strong> and rename it as ModernWarfare.exe1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Open Warzone and see whether you can enjoy it without interruptions now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fix 11 – Repair missing or corrupted system files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If other solutions don’t resolve the issue, consider checking for missing or corrupted system files, which might be causing the problem. The System File Checker (SFC) is a Windows built-in tool that allows users to scan for and repair corrupted Windows system files. To run the SFC tool, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1) <\/strong>In the search box on the taskbar, type cmd<\/strong>. Find Command Prompt <\/strong>and select Run as administrator<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2) <\/strong>When you’re prompted by UAC, select Yes <\/strong>to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3) <\/strong>At the command prompt, type the command sfc \/scannow<\/strong>, and then press Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The sfc \/scannow command will scan all proteted system files, and replace corrupted files with a cached copy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Note that do not close this Command Prompt window until the verificatin is 100% complete. The scan results will be shown after this process is finished. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    After the process is finished, you may receive one of the following messages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n