Installation (Windows)
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”Before installing IW4x, you need to obtain a legitimate copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) from Steam.
Launcher installation
Section titled “Launcher installation”The recommended way to install IW4x, with automatic updates included!
1. Download Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)
Section titled “1. Download Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)”Find Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) - Multiplayer in your Steam library, click each and select Install. Wait for the downloads to finish before you continue!
2. Download the IW4x Launcher
Section titled “2. Download the IW4x Launcher”Windows 8.1/10/11
3. Locate your Game folder
Section titled “3. Locate your Game folder”Your game folder is located in your SteamLibrary, you can find it through Steam by selecting Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) in your library, right-clicking it and selecting Manage -> Browse local files.
4. Move the IW4x Launcher to your Game folder
Section titled “4. Move the IW4x Launcher to your Game folder”Grab the iw4x-launcher.exe from your Downloads and move it to your Game folder.
5. Run the IW4x Launcher
Section titled “5. Run the IW4x Launcher”Double-click the Launcher in your Game folder, a Console window will pop up and show you progress of the Installation. Once it’s finished the game will start automatically.
Always use the iw4x-launcher.exe or the IW4x Desktop shortcut to start IW4x and automatically receive updates!
Having issues with the installation process? Join our Discord server for help!
