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How To Fix “exe/bad_challenge” Error in Modern Warfare 2

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 isn't without its problems. Here's how to fix exe/bad_challenge" Error in CoD MW2.

Activision and Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 has received nothing short of praise ever since it launched in late October and has become the franchise’s biggest-selling game ever by amassing $1 billion in ten days.

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The game has set a new precedent in not just sales but is also soaring with player engagement compared to the franchise’s previous games as there’s been over a million matches played with more than 200 million hours of playtime since it launched. Like every other game, MW2’s launch isn’t without its problems, so in this article, we’ll be showing you how to exe/bad_challenge” Error in Modern Warfare 2.

How To Fix “exe/bad_challenge” Error in Modern Warfare 2

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Although there are quite a number of possible solutions for this problem, one of the most common is to avoid being in the game’s lobby whilst waiting for a match to commence. So instead of being in the lobby, you can go to the Weapons Tab and access the Class and Weapon Selection menu when joining a match.

Staying in that menu should prevent the exe/bad_challenge error from popping up and you can still join the match.

If the above method doesn’t work for you, then you should check to see if you’re playing the latest version of CoD MW2. If you do check and see that there’s an update, you should update the game which should fix the error.

Another possible fix for the exe/bad_challenge error is to simply turn off crossplay. This is because the error mostly affects console players, especially those playing on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. So if crossplay isn’t an essential part of the game for you, consider turning it off by disabling the option.

The last resort would be to reach out to Activision for help regarding the issue and await their response on what your next step should be. Do also keep an eye on the game’s social accounts as updates are usually announced on there.

That’s everything we can tell you for now on how to fix the Exe/Bad_Challenge in CoD MW2. We hope you’ve found this guide helpful. Happy Gaming!

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