| Issue | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | | Ensure all antivirus programs are disabled and/or add the game folder to the antivirus exclusion list. Verify all required DirectX files are installed. | | Black screen on launch | Plug a microphone or headphones into the mic jack of your sound card or a USB port. The game’s audio detection routine can cause this crash. | | Missing DLL errors (e.g., d3d9.dll , msvcr80.dll ) | Install the latest DirectX 9.0c runtime and Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables . | | Low FPS / Performance issues | Lower graphics settings like shadows and texture quality. Close background apps to free up RAM. Ensure your GPU drivers are up-to-date. | | Multiplayer crashes or refuses to launch | Run CoD2MP_s.exe in Windows XP (Service Pack 3) compatibility mode with administrator rights. | | Game screen opens minimized or off-screen | Press Alt+Tab to select the game window. Right-click the game's .exe file, go to Properties > Compatibility , and check "Disable full-screen optimizations". |

Some repacks, especially from certain regions, might default to a specific language. Look for a .ini file in the game's installation folder (often localization.txt or config.cfg ). You can sometimes change the language settings there. If not, you can find and download English language packs separately.