MW2 multiplayer suddenly started to stutter and lag

[Your Mom]

I've been playing this game for a few weeks now, and it's been running smoothly up until recently; starting yesterday, the multiplayer started stuttering and lagging at an unplayable level. Even the lobby before the match starts is stuttery. It feels like my FPS is 2, it's absolutely unplayable.
Does anyone know why the game suddenly started doing this? I haven't changed anything on my computer as far as I know, so I can't think of any causes for this sudden development. I don't think it's my internet connection, as i have full bars, not to mention it even lags when I start a private match with only myself, which should require no internet connection. If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated.

[the_jACK_Ripper]

it might be some overlay that you have open. you should look at other programs that you have running at the same time.

[Your Mom]

Thanks, but I don't have anything else open. Besides, I've tried restarting my computer, reinstalling mw2, and even factory resetting my computer, and none of those had any effect.

[the_jACK_Ripper]

Originally posted by iHeartCOC:

Thanks, but I don't have anything else open. Besides, I've tried restarting my computer, reinstalling mw2, and even factory resetting my computer, and none of those had any effect.

you could try reinstalling your video drivers.

i recommend when doing so to fully uninstall the currently installed drivers with something like DDU

google for it

try that, and then you should reinstall the two redistributable files that are in teh
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2\Redist

dir, the directx and the vcredist exe

[Your Mom]

I just reinstalled the drivers, and that actually helped a lot, but there's still a bit of stuttering that is very annoying. I think i'll try loweing my in-game graphics settings. Thanks for the help.

[the_jACK_Ripper]

Originally posted by iHeartCOC:

I just reinstalled the drivers, and that actually helped a lot, but there's still a bit of stuttering that is very annoying. I think i'll try loweing my in-game graphics settings. Thanks for the help.

did you try to reinstall the redistributables located in that directory i posted

[Your Mom]

Yes I tried that, but it had no effect. The game is still pretty laggy and in an inconsistent way. Sometimes when I launch it, it is super stuttery like before, but other times it's only slightly laggy.

[the_jACK_Ripper]

search the board people have had these problems before. i wish i could help you.

[the_jACK_Ripper]

just thought about this. have you disabled the dvr in windows 10. you have to log into the xbox live app in windows 10 and then go to settings. disable the dvr and the in game overlay.

[Judo Ürgens]

The DLC "Stimulus Package" was causing the same problem. After uninstalling this DLC I could see all the games again. Maybe this will help someone.