Call Of Duty Black Ops 2 Error During Initialization Unhandled Exception Caught Verified

Fix: "Error During Initialization: Unhandled Exception Caught" in Call of Duty: Black Ops II

If you’ve launched Black Ops II on PC (Steam) only to be greeted by a small popup stating "Error during initialization: Unhandled exception caught", you’re not alone. This is one of the most common and frustrating launch errors for the game. The good news: it’s almost always fixable.

Crucial: Ensure you repair both the x64 and x86 versions if both are present. 3. Run in Compatibility Mode Change r_multithreaded_device from "1" to "0"

Review: "Call of Duty: Black Ops II — Error During Initialization: 'Unhandled Exception Caught (Verified)'"

Summary

5. The "Language/Region" Glitch

Some users report that having non-English characters in their Windows username or system region causes the game to crash during initialization. After each installation, restart your PC if prompted

4. Verify Game Files (Steam)

Corrupted game files are another common cause. After each installation

• Change r_multithreaded_device from "1" to "0". (Forcing single-threaded rendering bypasses modern GPU driver conflicts).
• Change r_mode to a universally safe resolution: "1024x768". (You can change it back later).
• Change r_refreshRate to "60", even if you have a 144Hz or 240Hz monitor. BO2’s engine often trips over high refresh rates.

After each installation, restart your PC if prompted. When all are done, reboot.

Here is a verified guide to fixing this error and getting back into the game. 1. Change Steam Beta Participation