How to Fix Call of Duty: Warzone’s Memory Error 0-1766 in Windows 10 & 11
Most Call of Duty: Warzone players have been enjoying enthralling battles on that game’s Caldera map in 2022. However, a small minority of PC players have had their fun spoiled by Warzone’s Memory Error 0-1766 issue. Memory Error 0-1766 is the error message for a random, recurring crashing issue that kicks players out of matches.
As that error can recur regularly, it’s something players have to fix to play COD: Warzone. Is that same issue spoiling all your blasting fun as well? If so, this is how you can fix the Warzone Memory Error 0-1766 in Windows 11 and 10.
1. Restart Your Router and Modem
Call of Duty: Warzone’s Memory Error 0-1766 can arise because of internet connectivity issues. So, it’s recommended that players that play over a Wi-Fi connection restart their routers and modems.
you’re able to restart a router/modem by power cycling it like this:
Note that the above instructions are for routers that connect with internet modems. If you have a router with a built-in modem, you’ll only need to unplug the router.
2. Close Any Unnecessary Background Apps
The Memory Error 0-1766 will cite your RAM as a potential problem. Therefore, you may try closing background apps to free up RAM and other system resources to see if that works. Doing so before playing a system-intensive game is a good habit in general, as it frees up your computer’s resources for better performance.
Here is how you could close unneeded background programs within Task Manager in Windows 11:
3. Disable HDR
Some players have reported disabling HDR (High Dynamic Range) on PCs and TVs can resolve Memory Error 0-1766. That potential resolution is more widely confirmed by Xbox players, but it’s possible to also disable HDR in Windows 11. Here are the steps for disabling HDR on Windows 11 PCs:
4. Lower the Graphical Resolution to 1080P
Playing Warzone at a higher resolution than 1080P (Full HD) is reputedly another possible cause for Memory Error 0-1766. If you’re playing Call of Duty: Warzone with a 4K or QHD display, cutting the resolution down to 1080P might make a difference.
You can lower the system display resolution setting as follows:
To ensure you’re playing Warzone at 1080P, check its in-game resolution setting as well. SelectOptions>Graphicswithin Warzone. Then clickAdvancedunderRender resolutionto check the game’s resolution is also set to 1080P there.
5. Verify Warzone’s Files
Gaming crashes often occur because of corrupted or even missing game files. That’s why many game client software packages, such as Battle.net and Steam, incorporate file verification options. Running a file repair scan for Call of Duty: Warzone in Battle.net might fix some files and resolve Memory Error 0-1766.
Here is how you can verify Warzone’s files:
6. Update Your PC’s Graphics Driver
Antiquated or faulty graphics drivers are another common cause of a wide range of gaming errors. As Warzone has plenty of fancy graphical effects, it’s important to ensure your PC’s GPU has the latest graphics driver for it installed to ensure you can play the game without issues. Updating your GPU’s driver will ensure an incompatible or faulty graphics driver isn’t causing Memory Error 0-1766.
You can update a video card’s driver manually or with driver updater software. Not all driver updater tools will necessarily install the very latest graphics drivers available. So, manually downloading and installing the very latest driver for your GPU fromAMDorNVIDIA’s websiteis the best choice.
Alternatively, our guide onhow to update your graphics driversprovides full details on how to update GPU drivers via different methods.
7. Clean Boot Your PC
Clean-booting Windows 11 will strip away superfluous startup apps and services. Although it’s not entirely clear if Memory Error 0-1766 occurs because of program conflicts, clean booting is at least another way you can free up RAM and other system resources for Call of Duty: Warzone. This is how you can clean boot your PC:
If the Memory Error 0-1766 crash never happens after clean booting, that could mean there was previously another process conflicting with the game or that you needed to free up system resources. The simple solution would be to keep your current boot configuration.
If you must restore some startup programs, you can do so via the Task Manager’sStartuptab. Restore one startup item at a time to see how that affects the game.
8. Reinstall Call of Duty: Warzone
If none of the above possible Memory Error 0-1766 fixes work, you might need to reinstall Call of Duty: Warzone to restore missing files. It’s a big download, but reinstalling Warzone might be your best bet when you’re short of other options.
you’re able to uninstall and reinstall the game with the following steps:
Have Fun Playing Call of Duty: Warzone Again
Warzone can be an exhilarating game when it doesn’t crash all the time. The above resolutions don’t come completely guaranteed, but there’s a pretty good chance they’ll fix Warzone’s Memory Error 0-1766 issue in most cases. Then you can play Call of Duty: Warzone without any further persistent crashing ruining the fun.
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