Modern Warfare 2 “0xc0000005(0) N” error code: How to fix, possible reasons, and more

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The multiplayer mode of Modern Warfare 2 has had its fair share of major performance issues and bugs. Activision's latest franchise entry has not exactly been working optimally for many, and some fans are having a hard time enjoying the shooter like the developers have intended it.

One of the most annoying bugs that players have been facing in Modern Warfare 2 is the “0xc0000005(0) N” error code. Whenever the game crashes on PC, this message pops up, forcing players to quit the game and then restart the shooter.

It’s one of the more annoying issues to deal with as there is yet to be a permanent solution to this problem. However, there are certain temporary fixes that you can try out which may help minimize the “0xc0000005(0) N” error occurrences as much as possible.

Today's guide will go over the steps that you can take to potentially fix the “0xc0000005(0) N” error code in Modern Warfare 2.

As mentioned, there is no permanent solution to the “0xc0000005(0) N” error code in Modern Warfare 2. However, listed below are certain steps that can help you temporarily solve this problem in the shooter.

One of the first things that you will need to do is to check the Modern Warfare 2 file integrity in the installation directory. The best way to do this would be through Battle.net and the Steam client. Upon selecting the game and opening up its options, you will find a choice that reads “scan and repair files”.

Once you click on that, the client will then run through all the installed files in the directory and automatically replace any corrupted ones with a new set.

Many fans from the Call of Duty community have stated that simply scanning and repairing the game's files has significantly reduced the occurrences of the “0xc0000005(0) N”