Call of duty 4 crashes in Windows 8.

Same problem here. If some sort of fix doesn't come, I'm going back to windows 7

I really need you guys to fix this asap... I cant do anything else but play this game since I have a bad PC..

Same problem here. If some sort of fix doesn't come, I'm going back to windows 7

I'm having the same problem, with COD4 two mins into the game, it stops and says iw3mp.exe has stopped working. Apparently has something to do with the bugs on WIN8 and theres no fix for it at the moment. My friends have been playing on WIN7 and they say it works fine. So the only option at this stage would be to drop back down to WIN7. But its something i dont want to do and im waiting for a solution, Microsoft?

This same advice and methods for resolving were posted to another thread about COD4 crashing in Win 8.  None of the methods worked for me and others appear to be in the same boat.  I have upgraded/downgraded video drivers, same with audio and to no avail.  Program runs find under Vista and Win 7.  But Win 8, no go.

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Hi Jordan.24,

Thank you for posting your query in the Microsoft Community. It seems that you have an issue with playing Call of Duty 4 on Windows 8. We can get this issue fixed by proceeding systematically. It might be frustrating for you. But, rest assured we are here to help you.

Let us start with a few questions-

1. Did you run the Upgrade assistant before installing Windows 8?
2. Are you able to play other games?
3. Have you made any other changes on the computer?

I would like more information regarding the issue.

Method 1-

The compatibility status of Call Of Duty 4 varies.

Refer the link-

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compatibility/win8/CompatCenter/ProductViewerWithDefaultFilters?TempOsid=win8&Locale=en-us&TextSearch=call%2Bof%2Bduty%2B4%253a%2Bmodern%2Bwarfare&Type=Both&CurrentPage=0&TotalPages=1&ShowCriteria=0&SortCriteria=Relevance&Compatibility=Unknown&LastRequested=14

Method 2-

I would have you place the computer in a Clean Boot state. A Clean Boot state helps us identify conflicting applications (third party programs) interfering with functioning of the application.

Refer the steps for the same-

Step 1-

a) Press the ‘Windows + R’ key on the keyboard.

b) In the ‘Run’ window type ’MSCONFIG’ and click ‘Ok’.

c) Click the ‘Boot’ tab and uncheck the ‘Safe Boot’ option.

d) On the ‘General’ tab, click to select the option ‘Selective startup’, and then uncheck the box next to “Load startup items”.

e) On the ‘Services’ tab, check the box next to ‘Hide all Microsoft service’, and then select ‘Disable all’.

f) On the ‘Startup’ tab, click ‘Open Task Manager’. In the Task Manager window under the “startup tab”, right click on each startup item that are enabled and select ‘Disable’.

g) Click ‘OK’, and then click Restart.

Step 2: Enable half of the services

a. Follow steps 1a and 1b to start the System Configuration utility.

b. Click the Services tab, and then check the box next to ‘Hide all Microsoft service’.

c. Select half of the check boxes in the “Services” list.

d. Click OK, and then click Restart.

Step 3: Determine whether the problem returns

If the problem still occurs, repeat step 1 and step 2. In step 2, uncheck half of the check boxes selected earlier.

If the problem does not occur, repeat step 1 and step 2. In step 2, check the remaining boxes. Repeat these steps until you have selected all the check boxes.

If only one service is selected in the Service list, and the issue persists then, that service would be causing the issue. Go to step 6. Proceed to step 4 if, the issue persists.

Step 4: Enable half of the Startup items

If none of the services are causing the problem, then it is most likely that the startup items are causing the issue.

Step 5: Determine whether the problem returns

The method of identifying a faulty startup item is similar to identifying a faulty service. The only difference being that the, “Hide all Microsoft Services” box should not be checked.

Step 6: Resolve the problem

Once the culprit has been identified then, you either contact the manufacturer of the service or try to resolve the issue on your own. If none of the two methods work then, you may uncheck the box next to the faulty service or the startup item.

Step 7:

Note: After you have finished with the troubleshooting, follow these steps to boot to normal startup.

a) Select the ‘Windows + R’ key on the keyboard.

b) In the ‘Run’ windows type ’MSCONFIG’ and click ‘Ok’.

c) On the ‘General’ tab, click the ‘Normal Startup’ option, and then click‘OK’.

d) When you are prompted to restart the computer, click ‘Restart’.

Method 3-

I would have you run the program compatibility troubleshooter.

Refer the steps-

a) Click on “Start” and type “troubleshooting” (without the quotations) and then select “Settings”.

b) Now, Click on “view all”.

c) Run the “program compatibility troubleshooter”.

Method 4-

I would have uninstall the game, re-download it and run it in a compatibility mode.

Refer the steps-

a) Download the setup file and Right Click on it.

b) Now, select “Properties”.

c) Select the “Compatibility” tab and then, select “Run this program in the compatibility mode” (select Windows 7).

d) Check if it helps.

Do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thanks.