Modern Warfare 2 GPU Driver Version Error: 4 Ways to Fix

Update drivers to fix driver version errors in MW2

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Key notes

  • To fix driver issues, it's advised to update them to the latest version and check if that helps.
  • Clearing the GPU cache can sometimes help with this and many other problems.
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Modern Warfare 2 GPU driver version error can prevent you from playing the game, so it’s important to fix it.

This isn’t the only issue, and many reported that Modern Warfare 2 is stuck on loading screen. However, we tackled this issue in a separate guide.

Today we’re going to focus on driver issues, so let’s get started, shall we?

Why am I getting the GPU driver error in Modern Warfare 2?

  • Outdated version of Windows can cause issues and glitches with the game.
  • Graphics card drivers can lead to this problem, so update graphics card drivers.
  • DirectX issues can cause this problem, so you might have to reinstall DirectX.
  • Your GPUs cache can lead to this problem in some cases.

How can I fix the GPU driver error in Modern Warfare 2?

1. Clear the GPU cache

  1. Open File Explorer.file exporer
  2. Type the following command into the address bar, then press Enter: %localappdata%local app data
  3. Locate the NVIDIA folder, open it, then open the DXCache folder and delete all the items in it.nvidia cache
  4. Go back, open the GLCache folder and delete all the items in it.glcache
  5. Go back to the Local folder and find the NVIDIA Corporation folder, then open it.nvidia corporation
  6. Open the NV_Cache folder and delete all the files in this folder.NV Cache
  7. Restart your PC.

2. Update your GPU driver

  1. Search for Device Manager and open the app.device manager
  2. Expand Display adapters, right-click the one you are using, then select Update driver.update display driver
  3. Select Search automatically for drivers.search automatically for display drivers

After doing that, check if Modern Warfare 2 GPU driver version error is still here.

Ensure your system performs smoothly and avoids all GPU driver errors by using a complete driver update assistant, namely Outbyte Driver Updater, that will do the job for you. Here's how to safely update your drivers:
  1. Download and install the Outbyte Driver Updater app.
  2. Launch the software and wait for the app to detect all incompatible drivers.
  3. Now, it will show you a list of all faulty drivers to select the ones to Update or Ignore.
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  4. Click on Update & Apply Selected to download and install the newest versions.
  5. Restart your PC to ensure the applied changes.
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3. Install the latest DirectX version

  1. Visit the DirectX download page.
  2. Select the desired language, then click the Download button.directx
  3. Open the executable you downloaded, agree with the terms and click the Next button.install directx
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  5. Restart your PC.

4. Update Windows

  1. Press Win + I to access Settings.
  2. Click on the Windows update tab, then click on Search for updates.windows update
  3. If Windows found any updates, click on the Install now button.

That is all you have to do when facing the above-mentioned situation. You don’t need to scour the internet for solutions, as all you need is right here.

If you’re having more problems, visit our Modern Warfare 2 Vault Edition not working guide to see how to fix it.

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