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Uninstall, reinstall, and then defragment your hard drive to ensure proper file structure. Summary Checklist Verify Files Fixes missing/corrupt audio assets. Update Sound Drivers Ensures compatibility with MSS. Lower Audio Sample Rate Solves hardware limitations. Disconnect USBs Removes conflicting audio devices. Run as Admin Bypasses permissions issues. Call of duty exe err mss init failed 150
Because "MSS" relates to sound, outdated drivers are a prime suspect. If your system cannot process the audio requests the game is making, the initialization fails. If you found this guide useful, share it