Difference between revisions of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3"
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{{mm}} [http://www.callofduty.com/ Official Call of Duty series site] | {{mm}} [http://www.callofduty.com/ Official Call of Duty series site] | ||
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1191 Steam Users' Forums] | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1191 Steam Users' Forums] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/115300/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
{{mm}} [http://callofduty.wikia.com/wiki/Call_of_Duty_Wiki Call of Duty Wiki] - A detailed wiki for every Call of Duty game made. | {{mm}} [http://callofduty.wikia.com/wiki/Call_of_Duty_Wiki Call of Duty Wiki] - A detailed wiki for every Call of Duty game made. | ||
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{{ii}} All versions require Steam, including retail. | {{ii}} All versions require Steam, including retail. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Essential improvements== |
| − | === Utilities === | + | ===Utilities=== |
| − | *[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2226491 MW3 Configuration Utility] - advanced mouse and graphics settings utility. | + | * [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2226491 MW3 Configuration Utility] - advanced mouse and graphics settings utility. |
| − | *[http://mel-green.com/2011/11/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-multiple-profiles/ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Multiple Profiles] - allows user to hack in the feature of multiple profiles (managed in a utility external to the game). | + | * [http://mel-green.com/2011/11/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-multiple-profiles/ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Multiple Profiles] - allows user to hack in the feature of multiple profiles (managed in a utility external to the game). |
| − | == Game data == | + | ==Game data== |
{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
{{Game Location Table/row|Game data|Steam\steamapps\common\call of duty modern warfare 3\players2}} | {{Game Location Table/row|Game data|Steam\steamapps\common\call of duty modern warfare 3\players2}} | ||
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{{ii}} <code>config.cfg</code> is for single player, <code>config_mp.cfg</code> is for multi-player | {{ii}} <code>config.cfg</code> is for single player, <code>config_mp.cfg</code> is for multi-player | ||
| − | === [[Save game cloud syncing]] === | + | ===[[Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
| − | {{Save | + | {{Save game cloud syncing |
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| − | + | |origin notes = | |
| − | |origin | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | | | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | + | |uplay = | |
| − | + | |uplay notes = | |
| − | + | |gamesave manager = true | |
| − | | | + | |gamesave manager notes= |
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === [[Widescreen resolution]] === | + | ===[[Widescreen resolution]]=== |
* [http://www.widescreenfixer.org/ Widescreen Fixer] - Modern Warfare 3 is reported to cooperate well with this application. | * [http://www.widescreenfixer.org/ Widescreen Fixer] - Modern Warfare 3 is reported to cooperate well with this application. | ||
{{ii}} Set "Image Quality" to Native in the "Video" (Advanced Video) in game menu. | {{ii}} Set "Image Quality" to Native in the "Video" (Advanced Video) in game menu. | ||
| − | === [[Field of view (FOV)]] === | + | ===[[Field of view (FOV)]]=== |
*[http://www.mapmodnews.com/article.php/Modern-Warfare-3-FoV-Changer-MP FOV Changer] - Can adjust your field of view well beyond the game's default of 65. Thus far use has not resulted in a VAC ban for users. | *[http://www.mapmodnews.com/article.php/Modern-Warfare-3-FoV-Changer-MP FOV Changer] - Can adjust your field of view well beyond the game's default of 65. Thus far use has not resulted in a VAC ban for users. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === [[Controller|Controller support]] === | + | ===[[Controller|Controller support]]=== |
Game pad controllers are not supported by Modern Warfare 3. Please check our [[Controller|controller page]] for information about how to hack controller support into the game. | Game pad controllers are not supported by Modern Warfare 3. Please check our [[Controller|controller page]] for information about how to hack controller support into the game. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === Audio issues === | + | ===Audio issues=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Windows Vista and 7}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Windows Vista and 7}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == Network settings == | + | ==Network settings== |
Port 3074 (UDP) must be open to join and host multi-player games. Unlike [[Call of Duty: Black Ops|Black Ops]], the game does not support automatic port assignment through [[Wikipedia:Universal Plug and Play|UPnP]]. | Port 3074 (UDP) must be open to join and host multi-player games. Unlike [[Call of Duty: Black Ops|Black Ops]], the game does not support automatic port assignment through [[Wikipedia:Universal Plug and Play|UPnP]]. | ||
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{{ii}} A collection of potential crash fixes are available at [http://crashfixes.com/fixing-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-cod-mw3-pc-crashes-crash-to-desktop-errors-freezing-cannot-install-black-screen-no-sound-and-poor-fps/ Crash Fixes] | {{ii}} A collection of potential crash fixes are available at [http://crashfixes.com/fixing-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-cod-mw3-pc-crashes-crash-to-desktop-errors-freezing-cannot-install-black-screen-no-sound-and-poor-fps/ Crash Fixes] | ||
| − | === Black | + | ===Black screen on start-up=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Black Screen on Start-up}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Black Screen on Start-up}} | ||
With some users, a black screen will display on start-up, though game music can be heard in the background. This is caused by a collision with the Mumble voice client. Within Mumble, be sure to disable the in-game overlay. | With some users, a black screen will display on start-up, though game music can be heard in the background. This is caused by a collision with the Mumble voice client. Within Mumble, be sure to disable the in-game overlay. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === PC | + | |
| + | ===PC crashing/freezing in-game=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall DirectX}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall DirectX}} | ||
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# Run <code>dxsetup.exe</code> | # Run <code>dxsetup.exe</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Steam Community}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable Steam Community}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === Game | + | ===Game freezes during the intro video=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Game Freezes during the Intro Video}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Game Freezes during the Intro Video}} | ||
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* Delete <code>ModernWarfare3.bik</code> in the installation folder | * Delete <code>ModernWarfare3.bik</code> in the installation folder | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === Crash to Desktop === | + | |
| + | ===Crash to Desktop=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Crash to Desktop}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Crash to Desktop}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === DirectX error while loading === | + | ===DirectX error while loading=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|DirectX error while loading}} | {{Fixbox/fix|DirectX error while loading}} | ||
* Change texture quality to automatic in video settings. | * Change texture quality to automatic in video settings. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === Cannot | + | |
| + | ===Cannot install=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Cannot Install}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Cannot Install}} | ||
This is a Microsoft C++ bug so the quick fix is to uninstall your C++ files. If you see 2 instances of Microsoft C++, uninstall both of them. There are also a couple workarounds online if you don’t want to uninstall them. | This is a Microsoft C++ bug so the quick fix is to uninstall your C++ files. If you see 2 instances of Microsoft C++, uninstall both of them. There are also a couple workarounds online if you don’t want to uninstall them. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === Failed to run install script === | + | |
| + | ===Failed to run install script=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Failed to run install script}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Failed to run install script}} | ||
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# Press okay and continue with the installation | # Press okay and continue with the installation | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === Multi-monitor issues === | + | |
| + | ===Multi-monitor issues=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Multi-monitor}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Multi-monitor}} | ||
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* Try playing in windowed mode. | * Try playing in windowed mode. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === Nvidia Optimus === | + | |
| + | ===Nvidia Optimus=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Nvidia Optimus fix}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Nvidia Optimus fix}} | ||
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# Click apply and launch the game | # Click apply and launch the game | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==== Fuzzy | + | |
| + | ====Fuzzy textures==== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Fuzzy Textures}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Fuzzy Textures}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === DirectX 9 | + | ===DirectX 9 compatibility with older video cards=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|DirectX 9 Compatibility With Older Video Cards}} | {{Fixbox/fix|DirectX 9 Compatibility With Older Video Cards}} | ||
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#* <code>Steam\steamapps\common\call of duty modern warfare 3\players2\config_mp.cfg</code> | #* <code>Steam\steamapps\common\call of duty modern warfare 3\players2\config_mp.cfg</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === DirectX error while loading === | + | |
| + | ===DirectX error while loading=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|DirectX error while loading}} | {{Fixbox/fix|DirectX error while loading}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==== Mouse problems ==== | + | ====Mouse problems==== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Mouse problems}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Mouse problems}} | ||
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* Turn off FRAPS | * Turn off FRAPS | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW === | + | |
| + | ===RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW}} | {{Fixbox/fix|RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === Steam Error – 55: This game is currently unavailable. Please try again at another time. === | + | ===Steam Error – 55: This game is currently unavailable. Please try again at another time.=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Steam Error – 55: This game is currently unavailable. Please try again at another time.}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Steam Error – 55: This game is currently unavailable. Please try again at another time.}} | ||
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* Or the computer | * Or the computer | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === DLC content is required. Required map (map name) is missing or damaged. === | + | |
| + | ===DLC content is required. Required map (map name) is missing or damaged.=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|DLC content is required. Required map (map name) is missing or damaged}} | {{Fixbox/fix|DLC content is required. Required map (map name) is missing or damaged}} | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| + | |||
|minOS = XP | |minOS = XP | ||
|minproc = Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4000+ | |minproc = Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4000+ | ||
|minmem = 2 GB | |minmem = 2 GB | ||
| − | |minHD = 8 GB | + | |minHD = 8 GB |
| − | |minGPU = GeForce 210 | + | |minGPU = GeForce 210 |
| + | |minGPU2 = Radeon HD 3650 | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 1 GB | ||
|recOS = 7 | |recOS = 7 | ||
|recproc = Pentium Dual Core E6600 3.06 GHz | |recproc = Pentium Dual Core E6600 3.06 GHz | ||
|recmem = 4 GB | |recmem = 4 GB | ||
| − | |recGPU = GeForce 8800 GS | + | |recGPU = GeForce 8800 GS |
| + | |recGPU2 = Radeon X1900 series | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Infinity Ward | |
| Sledgehammer Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Activision | |
| Engines | |
| MW3 engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 8, 2011 |
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Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Call of Duty | 2003 |
| Call of Duty 2 | 2005 |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (series) | |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops (series) | |
| Call of Duty: Ghosts | 2013 |
| Call of Duty: Online | 2013 |
| Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare | 2014 |
| Call of Duty: Heroes | 2014 |
| Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare | 2016 |
| Call of Duty: WWII | 2017 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 2020 |
| Call of Duty: Vanguard | 2021 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 | 2022 |
General information
- Official Call of Duty series site
- Steam Users' Forums
- Steam Community Discussions
- Call of Duty Wiki - A detailed wiki for every Call of Duty game made.
Availability
- All versions require Steam, including retail.
Essential improvements
Utilities
- MW3 Configuration Utility - advanced mouse and graphics settings utility.
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Multiple Profiles - allows user to hack in the feature of multiple profiles (managed in a utility external to the game).
Game data
-
config.cfgis for single player,config_mp.cfgis for multi-player
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Widescreen Fixer - Modern Warfare 3 is reported to cooperate well with this application.
- Set "Image Quality" to Native in the "Video" (Advanced Video) in game menu.
Field of view (FOV)
- FOV Changer - Can adjust your field of view well beyond the game's default of 65. Thus far use has not resulted in a VAC ban for users.
Input settings
Controller support
Game pad controllers are not supported by Modern Warfare 3. Please check our controller page for information about how to hack controller support into the game.
Audio settings
Audio issues
| Instructions |
|---|
Network settings
Port 3074 (UDP) must be open to join and host multi-player games. Unlike Black Ops, the game does not support automatic port assignment through UPnP.
Users may opt to host their own dedicated, unranked multi-player servers as an alternative to the ranked matchmaking. This requires the hosting computer to have a sufficient processor and a minimum bandwidth, and the game to be installed. The server is launched from iw5mp_server.exe and can be configured with the play list recipes and server.cfg in the admin folder. In order to join dedicated servers, the option must be enabled from the in-game menu under the Dedicated Server category. You may list game servers using Steam's Server list function, and view the status of any server through the Join Game dialogue, or use the in-game server browser found under the Servers menu.
Issues fixed
- A small tweak guide is available at PC Gamer
- A collection of potential crash fixes are available at Crash Fixes
Black screen on start-up
| Instructions |
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PC crashing/freezing in-game
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Game freezes during the intro video
| Instructions |
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Crash to Desktop
| Instructions |
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Windows XP:
| Instructions |
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DirectX error while loading
| Instructions |
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Cannot install
| Instructions |
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Failed to run install script
| Instructions |
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Multi-monitor issues
| Instructions |
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Nvidia Optimus
| Instructions |
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Fuzzy textures
| Instructions |
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DirectX 9 compatibility with older video cards
| Instructions |
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DirectX error while loading
| Instructions |
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Mouse problems
| Instructions |
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RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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DLC content is required. Required map (map name) is missing or damaged.
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | GeForce 210 Radeon HD 3650 1 GB of VRAM | GeForce 8800 GS Radeon X1900 series |