Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 isn't without its problems on PC. Despite being brilliantly optimized, the game is riddled with bugs and glitches. Nvidia users, in particular, faced several driver-related issues during the launch week. One of the most common issues that fans have reported is the DXGI adapter error.
Nvidia owners have previously reported instability problems with driver version 526.47. However, Modern Warfare 2's PC developers, Beenox, offered a quick workaround that included reverting the drivers to a previous version. While many of the concerns have been fixed, new ones have emerged that require attention.
This article takes a closer look into the process of fixing the DXGI adapter error in Modern Warfare 2.
The DXGI adapter error in Modern Warfare 2 occurs mostly due to driver conflict. Players often encounter a crash that is followed by a message that reads:
While it might seem like a hardware-related problem, the issue actually stems from incompatible software. Hence, fixing the problem is quite easy.
Beenox has worked closely with Nvidia to bring fans Game Ready drivers for MW2. Most of the time, updating the drivers will fix the DXGI adapter error while also delivering a better and smoother gaming experience.
Previous instability issues, such as flickers and FPS drops, have also been resolved by updating to Nvidia Driver version 526.86.
Players must ensure that all their game files are updated and that they aren't missing any files. It isn't uncommon to see game files get corrupted due to bad update procedures.
Hence, it is highly recommended to verify or repair one's files. MW2 is available for two different clients on PC - Battle.net and Steam. Here's how you can verify your files in both cases:
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