The "EXE_ERR_MSS_INIT_FAILED" error in Call of Duty (most commonly associated with Call of Duty 2, World at War, and Modern Warfare titles) occurs when the game fails to initialize the Miles Sound System (MSS). This is typically due to corrupted game files, outdated audio drivers, or incompatible sound sample rates. Core Fixes to Try First
A third-party app (Discord overlay, Razer Synapse, MSI Afterburner, or NVIDIA ShadowPlay) might be hijacking the audio stack. Call of duty exe err mss init failed 150
Reinstall the game
Try launching the game with these command line arguments (in Battle.net/Steam): The "EXE_ERR_MSS_INIT_FAILED" error in Call of Duty (most