Outdated or corrupted GPU drivers are a massive culprit for executable crashes. A simple update might not fix a corrupted driver environment, so a clean installation is highly recommended.
: Ensure you have the latest drivers for your specific card (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel). For NVIDIA users, check for updates via the NVIDIA App or GeForce Experience. Windows Defender Exclusions call of duty advanced warfare error s1-sp64-ship.exe