Game won't start properly

[HPRTY]

I have a great gaming pc so i know that my specs arent the issue, whenever i try to run the game it says its launching but then nothing ever pops up. No error signs, no updates, not even the game itself.

[Bates_3379]

same thing basically happened to me
there were some mandatory win 10 updates installed, then my screen flashes quickly in the start menu.
was able to change screen resolution to match my monitor in the controls, game played fine, but still flashes so quickly at start up.
uninstalled game - re installed still same issue
any ideas?

[Bates_3379]

Maybe my issue is different than yours....NM

[SnorlaxMunchlax]

I'm having same issue. I want to play World at War. :{

[lewosch]

try verifying game files on steam; this step is known to fix some problems regarding corrupt or missing files. to do that, right click cod: waw at steam library and select properties. there go to local files tab and click on verify integrity of game files. wait until the process is complete and launch the game again to see if it helped.

you can also update DirectX manually from where the game is installed on windows. occasionally, the lack of proper DirectX build can cause crashes at launch for some games. to do that; right click cod: waw at steam library and select properties. there go to local files tab and click on browse local files. there open the DirectX folder, then find and run DXSETUP.exe. once the installation is done, retry launching cod: waw to see if the issue is resolved.

additionally, if you have a relatively niche gaming rig like dual monitor setup, SLI/Crossfire, a rare sound device etc., you can disable them temporarily to see if it helps. troubleshooting for problems of PC games is usually hard, especially for older games; because there are plenty of hardware/software combinations and several details (incompatibility cases) to consider.

[Bates_3379]

Thank you
I will try

[Bates_3379]

I tried both of your suggestions and my in game menu still flashes very quickly exposing the menu for a fraction of a second several times a minute. I know how, and where to locate the server I enjoy playing multiplayer on and can get into game....eventually.
I appreciate your response and clear directions, Thanks for trying!

[LuDe22]

Your "great gaming" PC is the problem. WaW is like 12yrs old. Run it in compatibility mode XP with service pack 2. You can try running the game in windowed mode also.

[Bates_3379]

tyvm

[Bates_3379]

WAS WORKING FINE PRIOR TO WINDOWS
UPDATES ON 8/28/2020