COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc

Soul Hunter · 12-13-2008, 07:21 AM

Hello,

I have recently purchased Call of Duty World at War BUT when I double click the single player icon on my desktop it comes up with the label "Call of Duty world at war", goes to a black screen and then goes back to my desktop, no error report, no game, just my normal desktop. When I double click the Multiplayer icon it does the exact same except this time it comes up with an error report and an error message saying "Unhandled exception caught."
I have tried adjusting the volume like the online customer support says, I have treid adjusting my screen resolution like some people on other advice sites say, I have uninstalled it then reinstalled it and my pc fits the system requirments.
From what I have heard it is a very good game and I would REALLY LIKE TO BE ABLE TO PLAY IT.
Has anyone had the same problem and been able to fix it because if so then please tell me how I can fix this VERY annoying problem?

DaveTibbetts · 12-13-2008, 07:57 AM

"Unhandled exception caught."

This may mean that your CPU usage is too high.
Please post your specs.

Thanks

Soul Hunter · 12-13-2008, 08:04 AM

My specs?

DaveTibbetts · 12-13-2008, 08:11 AM

The Specifications for your PC

Sorry that was wrong. Wait here for update

2 mins.

DaveTibbetts · 12-13-2008, 08:14 AM

http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest

Try this, first pick COD WAW then click the run button
it will tell you if you have the right system specs.
Please post if you passed or failed then we can go from their.
Please note you must be running Internet explorer not Firefox for this.

Soul Hunter · 12-13-2008, 08:15 AM

ok

DaveTibbetts · 12-13-2008, 08:22 AM

Have you now done the test?

Soul Hunter · 12-13-2008, 08:27 AM

firefox??

never mind, multiplayer or singleplayer?

DaveTibbetts · 12-13-2008, 08:34 AM

The test does not seem to run with firefox because of its security.
If you have Internet Explorer try that.

To get your system specs download everest.
http://majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

Its easy to use and is a small program.
Get the specs on your
MOTHERBOARD - *Click sensor and get your temperatures to.*
GRAPHICS CARD *Important*
OPERATING SYSTEM
CPU - *Click CPU ID*

Then please post here.
Thanks

Soul Hunter · 12-13-2008, 08:35 AM

I have tried "run as" on singleplayer and it comes up withan error message saying "Call of Duty(R): World at War Campaign/Coop has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience." and on multiplayer it comes up with a different error message saying "Call of Duty: World at War couldn't write a file. The hard drive is probably full."

DaveTibbetts · 12-13-2008, 08:38 AM

Do you know how much memory you have in your hard drive?
If not, go to My Computer then just move your mouse over the drive.
It should then tell you.
Please tell me how much memory you have.

Soul Hunter · 12-13-2008, 08:44 AM

1. I am on the link you have given but don't know what to do.
2. I have tried "System Requirments Lab" and it says my pc should be fine running it.

Soul Hunter · 12-13-2008, 08:45 AM

Drive A, C, D or E?

DaveTibbetts · 12-13-2008, 08:47 AM

Drive C is usually the main drive.
Try that one.

DaveTibbetts · 12-13-2008, 08:48 AM

When your on the link,
LOOK AT DOWNLOADS on the page.
Click any download which is there.
Your download should then start.

Soul Hunter · 12-13-2008, 08:54 AM

Free space on C is 75.9 GB out of 149 GB, Free space on D is 3.45 GB out of 38.2 GB.
But onDirectX Diagnostic Tool it says ma my memory is 1534MB RAM.

DaveTibbetts · 12-13-2008, 08:58 AM

Ok to be honest i think you have enough memory for COD to initialize.
Did you know COD WAW has got a new patch.
I had to download it for mine.
I think downloading the patch should fix this problem.
If not, come back for some more advice and we will go into further detail of your system.
It seems to be a fairly common problem what your having, and most of the time it is fixed by a patch.
You can get the patch at the www.callofduty.com website.

I hope i've been of service.

MAKE SURE ON THE WEBSITE YOU SAY YOUR OLDER THAN 18 OTHERWISE IT WON'T LET YOU ON.

Soul Hunter · 12-13-2008, 09:00 AM

Ok I'll try that, to be honest i would try about anything at the moment lol.

DaveTibbetts · 12-13-2008, 09:02 AM

I can't play it because my Graphics Card isn't good enough.
Its just sitting here :(

Oh well Good Luck!

Soul Hunter · 12-13-2008, 09:04 AM

em...
well I'm on the link you have given, I have gone onto COD WAW, but where do I find the patches?

12-13-2008, 07:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Soul Hunter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 OS: Windows xp	COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc Hello, I have recently purchased Call of Duty World at War BUT when I double click the single player icon on my desktop it comes up with the label "Call of Duty world at war", goes to a black screen and then goes back to my desktop, no error report, no game, just my normal desktop. When I double click the Multiplayer icon it does the exact same except this time it comes up with an error report and an error message saying "Unhandled exception caught." I have tried adjusting the volume like the online customer support says, I have treid adjusting my screen resolution like some people on other advice sites say, I have uninstalled it then reinstalled it and my pc fits the system requirments. From what I have heard it is a very good game and I would REALLY LIKE TO BE ABLE TO PLAY IT. Has anyone had the same problem and been able to fix it because if so then please tell me how I can fix this VERY annoying problem? Last edited by Soul Hunter; 12-13-2008 at 07:32 AM. Reason: I missed something out.

12-13-2008, 07:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
DaveTibbetts Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 40 OS: XP SP2 My System	Re: COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc "Unhandled exception caught." This may mean that your CPU usage is too high. Please post your specs. Thanks __________________ I'm here to help you! Main Specialties: Windows Errors, Reformatting, Online Gaming Trouble

12-13-2008, 08:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Soul Hunter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 OS: Windows xp	Re: COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc My specs?

12-13-2008, 08:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
DaveTibbetts Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 40 OS: XP SP2 My System	Re: COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc The Specifications for your PC Sorry that was wrong. Wait here for update 2 mins. __________________ I'm here to help you! Main Specialties: Windows Errors, Reformatting, Online Gaming Trouble Last edited by DaveTibbetts; 12-13-2008 at 08:12 AM. Reason: Wrong item

12-13-2008, 08:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
DaveTibbetts Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 40 OS: XP SP2 My System	Re: COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest Try this, first pick COD WAW then click the run button it will tell you if you have the right system specs. Please post if you passed or failed then we can go from their. Please note you must be running Internet explorer not Firefox for this. __________________ I'm here to help you! Main Specialties: Windows Errors, Reformatting, Online Gaming Trouble

12-13-2008, 08:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
Soul Hunter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 OS: Windows xp	Re: COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc ok

12-13-2008, 08:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
DaveTibbetts Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 40 OS: XP SP2 My System	Re: COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc Have you now done the test? __________________ I'm here to help you! Main Specialties: Windows Errors, Reformatting, Online Gaming Trouble

12-13-2008, 08:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
Soul Hunter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 OS: Windows xp	Re: COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc firefox?? never mind, multiplayer or singleplayer? Last edited by Soul Hunter; 12-13-2008 at 08:28 AM. Reason: doesn't matter

12-13-2008, 08:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
DaveTibbetts Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 40 OS: XP SP2 My System	Re: COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc The test does not seem to run with firefox because of its security. If you have Internet Explorer try that. To get your system specs download everest. http://majorgeeks.com/download4181.html Its easy to use and is a small program. Get the specs on your MOTHERBOARD - Click sensor and get your temperatures to. GRAPHICS CARD Important OPERATING SYSTEM CPU - Click CPU ID Then please post here. Thanks __________________ I'm here to help you! Main Specialties: Windows Errors, Reformatting, Online Gaming Trouble

12-13-2008, 08:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
Soul Hunter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 OS: Windows xp	Re: COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc I have tried "run as" on singleplayer and it comes up withan error message saying "Call of Duty(R): World at War Campaign/Coop has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience." and on multiplayer it comes up with a different error message saying "Call of Duty: World at War couldn't write a file. The hard drive is probably full."

12-13-2008, 08:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
DaveTibbetts Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 40 OS: XP SP2 My System	Re: COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc Do you know how much memory you have in your hard drive? If not, go to My Computer then just move your mouse over the drive. It should then tell you. Please tell me how much memory you have. __________________ I'm here to help you! Main Specialties: Windows Errors, Reformatting, Online Gaming Trouble

12-13-2008, 08:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
Soul Hunter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 OS: Windows xp	Re: COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc 1. I am on the link you have given but don't know what to do. 2. I have tried "System Requirments Lab" and it says my pc should be fine running it.

12-13-2008, 08:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
Soul Hunter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 OS: Windows xp	Re: COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc Drive A, C, D or E?

12-13-2008, 08:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
DaveTibbetts Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 40 OS: XP SP2 My System	Re: COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc Drive C is usually the main drive. Try that one. __________________ I'm here to help you! Main Specialties: Windows Errors, Reformatting, Online Gaming Trouble

12-13-2008, 08:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
DaveTibbetts Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 40 OS: XP SP2 My System	Re: COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc When your on the link, LOOK AT DOWNLOADS on the page. Click any download which is there. Your download should then start. __________________ I'm here to help you! Main Specialties: Windows Errors, Reformatting, Online Gaming Trouble

12-13-2008, 08:54 AM	#16 (permalink)
Soul Hunter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 OS: Windows xp	Re: COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc Free space on C is 75.9 GB out of 149 GB, Free space on D is 3.45 GB out of 38.2 GB. But onDirectX Diagnostic Tool it says ma my memory is 1534MB RAM. Last edited by Soul Hunter; 12-13-2008 at 08:56 AM.

12-13-2008, 08:58 AM	#17 (permalink)
DaveTibbetts Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 40 OS: XP SP2 My System	Re: COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc Ok to be honest i think you have enough memory for COD to initialize. Did you know COD WAW has got a new patch. I had to download it for mine. I think downloading the patch should fix this problem. If not, come back for some more advice and we will go into further detail of your system. It seems to be a fairly common problem what your having, and most of the time it is fixed by a patch. You can get the patch at the www.callofduty.com website. I hope i've been of service. MAKE SURE ON THE WEBSITE YOU SAY YOUR OLDER THAN 18 OTHERWISE IT WON'T LET YOU ON. __________________ I'm here to help you! Main Specialties: Windows Errors, Reformatting, Online Gaming Trouble Last edited by DaveTibbetts; 12-13-2008 at 08:59 AM.

12-13-2008, 09:00 AM	#18 (permalink)
Soul Hunter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 OS: Windows xp	Re: COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc Ok I'll try that, to be honest i would try about anything at the moment lol.

12-13-2008, 09:02 AM	#19 (permalink)
DaveTibbetts Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 40 OS: XP SP2 My System	Re: COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc I can't play it because my Graphics Card isn't good enough. Its just sitting here :( Oh well Good Luck! __________________ I'm here to help you! Main Specialties: Windows Errors, Reformatting, Online Gaming Trouble

12-13-2008, 09:04 AM	#20 (permalink)
Soul Hunter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 OS: Windows xp	Re: COD5 WAW won't start up on my pc em... well I'm on the link you have given, I have gone onto COD WAW, but where do I find the patches?