How to Fix Modern Warfare 2 Stuck on Checking for Update Issue

What is the error “Checking for Update” Issue in Modern Warfare 2  ?

Once the game displays this message, it can unfortunately cause MW2 to get stuck at the loading screen indefinitely.

• Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 update Patch Notes for December 19

How to Fix Modern Warfare 2 Stuck on Checking for Update Issue

Follow steps below to try fix this problem :

• Head over to your Steam library.
• Find the Modern Warfare 2 title and right-click on it .
• Highlight Manage and select Browse local files.
• Open the ‘main’ folder and  delete all of its contents.
• Go to your Steam library again => right-click on the Modern Warfare 2 game and click on Properties
• Select the Local Files category, and choose the Verify integrity of game files option.

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