How to possibly fix Dev Error 11642 in Modern Warfare 2
Activision's newly-released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 didn't get off to the best of starts. The game initially suffered numerous technical issues and bugs, ruining the experience for many fans. While most of the problems were resolved, a few issues still remain. Players are now reporting a common 'Dev Error 11642' that occurs when players try to set up a custom Private Match lobby.
As soon as gamers try to start a private match, the game will load indefinitely and send players back to the lobby screen with the error message.
This article looks at some of the potential fixes for the Dev Error 11642 occurring in Modern Warfare 2.
This error doesn't appear when queuing for Public matches and only when players try to load a Private match. While there are no official fixes, there are a few solutions that should resolve the issue. These include:
A common fix that has reportedly worked for many is setting the Custom Frame Rate Limit to 'Unlimited'. To do so, launch the map and go to the Settings tab. Here, locate the Graphics section and select it. Under the Display tab, scroll down to 'Custom Frame Rate Limit' and set it to Unlimited.
Another solution to the Dev Error 11642 in Modern Warfare 2 is to queue for a Public match along with the friends you wish to play a Private match with. Once the game shows 'Searching for a match < x ping', cancel the queue and proceed to start the Private match. This should prevent the error message from appearing.
If your internet connection is unstable and frequently suffers packet loss or high ping, it is advised to turn off On-Demand Texture Streaming. To do so, launch the game and go to Settings. Here, go to the Graphics menu and click on the Quality Tab at the top. Under the 'Details &
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