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Best NVIDIA GeForce Drivers For Modern Warfare 2 - Avoid This One

Modern Warfare 2 players should install the best NVIDIA GeForce Driver options and which one to avoid like the plague. Read more to know about Nvidia MW2 Drivers.
By Wessel Minnie | 
First Published November 4, 2022, 10:58
Best NVIDIA GeForce Drivers For Modern Warfare 2 - Avoid This One

It hasn't been smooth sailing for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) at launch, from players getting false permabanned for apparently no reason to running into bugs such as Dev Error 6036 and more. Those on PC have even more to contend with, as they will need to find the best NVIDIA GeForce driver to use for Modern Warfare 2.

One might think the latest NVIDIA GeForce driver is obviously the best option for Modern Warfare 2. This is, however, not the case. This article explains which the best NVIDIA GeForce driver options are for Modern Warfare 2 and why you shouldn't use a specific one.

Update on 4 November 2022: The GeForce Hotfix Driver Version 526.61 has been released and addresses some critical issues in Modern Warfare 2 on PC. This is the best current driver you should use. Original article follows.

Avoid NVIDIA GeForce Driver 526.47 for MW2

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Sometimes it is not a good idea to instantly update to the latest drivers...(Picture: Activision)

It is standard practice for PC gamers to download the latest NVIDIA GeForce Drivers once they become available, especially the "Game Ready" version to, well, get "ready" for a new release such as Modern Warfare 2.

The latest Game Ready Drivers are 526.47, which has been found to cause stability issues in Modern Warfare 2. This comes straight from developer Beenbox via Twitter.

At the time of writing, NVIDIA has not provided an update on when this issue will be fixed.

We will endeavor to update this article once NVIDIA confirms a time frame for a possible hotfix. For now, avoid updating to the 526.47 drivers if you play Modern Warfare 2.

Best GeForce Driver for Modern Warfare 2

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We have some alternatives for GeForce owners playing Modern Warfare 2. (Picture: Activision)

At the time of writing, the latest NVIDIA GeForce Driver, as discussed in the section above, is broken. It causes stability issues, after all, so what should you go for?

The best two NVIDIA GeForce Drivers for Modern Warfare 2 are currently the Game Ready 516.59 or 522.25 drivers.

PC gamers can use the GeForce Now app to download older drivers or search for the options via NVIDIA's official Driver Download page. You can also roll back drivers from 526.47 if you run into issues while trying to play Modern Warfare 2.

We suggest not attempting to download drivers from third-party websites, as this can do more harm than good.

For more Call of Duty news, be sure to check out our dedicated section or some of our MW2 Guides & Tutorials below:

Modern Warfare 2 Guides - Jack Links Skin| Unlock All Operators| Check Server Status| Get Twitch Drops| Post-Credit Scene Explained| Unlock Gold Camo| Get Burger Town Operator| MGB Nuke| Unlock Every Weapon| All Killstreaks| Safe Code Locations  

Modern Warfare 2 Fixes & Issues-Best NVIDIA GeForce Drivers| Dev Error 6036 | MW2 Missing Items| Unlimited Tactical Sprint Bug | Stuck On Installing Bug| Display Name Not Allowed Bug

Modern Warfare 2 Loadouts - Best Weapon Tier List| Best M4 Loadout| Best PDSW 528 Loadout 

Featured image courtesy of Activision.

For more Call of Duty news, be sure to check out our dedicated section or some of our MW2 Guides & Tutorials below:

Modern Warfare 2 Guides - Jack Links Skin | Unlock All Operators | Check Server Status | Get Twitch Drops | Post-Credit Scene Explained | Unlock Gold Camo | Get Burger Town Operator | MGB Nuke | Unlock Every Weapon | All Killstreaks| Safe Code Locations | Check KD Ratio | XP Farm Trick | Chopper Gun Glitch | Weapon Tuning | Change Name Color | Hardcore Tier 1 Mode | Turn Off Crossplay | Steam Deck | Raid: Atomgrad | How To Play "Support A Team" | Unlock Orion Camo | Aim Assist Settings | 

Modern Warfare 2 Fixes & Issues- Best NVIDIA GeForce Drivers | Dev Error 6036 | MW2 Missing Items | Unlimited Tactical Sprint Bug | Stuck On Installing Bug | Display Name Not Allowed Bug | Gold Camo Not Unlocking | Voice Chat Not Working| Display FPS Counter | 

Best Modern Warfare 2 Loadouts -  Best Weapon Tier List | M4 Loadout |  PDSW 528 Loadout | TAQ-V Loadout | M4 Loadout | Fennec 45 | No Recoil M4 Loadout | SA-B 50 Loadout | Kastov-74U Loadout | 

Wessel Minnie

Written by Wessel Minnie

Wessel is a former member of Bravado Gaming, a top South African esports organization, and a former editor at GLITCHED.online. He can also be found on HLTV discussing everything CS esports.  When he's not writing or editing, Wessel is clicking heads in Counter-Strike 2, pondering over the best Diablo 4 builds for each class, or venturing into the Lands Between of Elden Ring for the umpteenth time. He loves ARPGs and any SoulsBorne title he can get his mitts on, but feel free to email or drop him a message on social media with any interesting gaming-related topics you think he might enjoy.