The "Failed to allocate from state pool" error in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
In simpler terms: The game expects to have, say, 256 MB reserved for level assets, but your system (or the game’s memory manager) tries to push 300 MB into it. The engine panics and crashes. The "Failed to allocate from state pool" error
The "Failed to allocate from state pool" error in Call of Duty: Black Ops II 256 MB reserved for level assets
If the registry edit does not resolve the crash, apply these supplementary fixes: The "Failed to allocate from state pool" error
Open Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings. Select BO2. Set Threaded Optimization to Off .