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|title = Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 | |title = Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 | ||
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== Game data == | == Game data == | ||
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{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
− | {{Game Location Table/row| | + | {{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 | ||
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=== [[Save game cloud syncing]] === | === [[Save game cloud syncing]] === | ||
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing | {{Save Game Cloud Syncing | ||
− | |steam_cloud = | + | |steam_cloud =true |
|steam_cloud_notes = | |steam_cloud_notes = | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
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|uplay = | |uplay = | ||
|uplay_notes = | |uplay_notes = | ||
− | |gamesave_manager = | + | |gamesave_manager =true |
|gamesave_manager_notes = | |gamesave_manager_notes = | ||
− | |gamestow = | + | |gamestow =true |
|gamestow_notes = | |gamestow_notes = | ||
|synctocloud = | |synctocloud = | ||
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|widescreen_resolution =true | |widescreen_resolution =true | ||
|widescreen_resolution_notes= | |widescreen_resolution_notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor =hackable |
− | |multimonitor_notes = | + | |multimonitor_notes =See [[#Widescreen Fix|Widescreen Fix]] |
|fov =hackable | |fov =hackable | ||
− | |fov_notes =See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] | + | |fov_notes =See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] |
|windowed =true | |windowed =true | ||
|windowed_notes = | |windowed_notes = | ||
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=== [[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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+ | === Widescreen Fix === | ||
+ | * [http://www.widescreenfixer.org/ Widescreen Fixer] - Modern Warfare 3 is reported to cooperate well with this application. | ||
+ | * Fix available for Call of Duty: Black Ops II in [[Flawless Widescreen]], addresses most issues with the HUD/Menus and aspect ratio. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Set "Image Quality" to Native in the "Video" (Advanced Video) in game menu. | ||
==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
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|controller_support =false | |controller_support =false | ||
|controller_support_notes = | |controller_support_notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | === [[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. | ||
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+ | ==Audio settings== | ||
+ | {{Audio settings | ||
+ | |separate volume =unknown | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = | ||
+ | |surround sound =unknown | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles =unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions =unknown | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost =unknown | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | === Audio issues === | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Windows Vista and 7}} | ||
+ | * Update sound card drivers; set volume to maximum. | ||
+ | # Or navigate to <code>Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > Communications Tab</code> | ||
+ | # Select the <code>Do Nothing</code> radio button to permanently fix this issue. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Windows XP}} | ||
+ | Reduce hardware acceleration, or set your speakers to Stereo. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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=== Black Screen on Start-up === | === 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 | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
− | + | {{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. | ||
+ | }} | ||
=== PC Crashing/Freezing in game === | === PC Crashing/Freezing in game === | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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# Run <code>dxsetup.exe</code> | # Run <code>dxsetup.exe</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Steam Community}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable Steam Community}} | ||
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=== Game Freezes during the Intro Video === | === Game Freezes during the Intro Video === | ||
− | Verify the integrity of your Steam game cache. | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
− | Update DirectX and GPU drivers. | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Game Freezes during the Intro Video}} |
− | + | * Verify the integrity of your Steam game cache. | |
− | + | * Update DirectX and GPU drivers. | |
+ | * Delete <code>ModernWarfare3.bik</code> in the installation folder | ||
+ | }} | ||
=== Crash to Desktop === | === Crash to Desktop === | ||
− | If you’re game randomly crashes upon launching the game, ensure or try the following: | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
− | Update DirectX and GPU drivers. | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Crash to Desktop}} |
− | Turn off SLI / Crossfire. | + | {{ii}} If you’re game randomly crashes upon launching the game, ensure or try the following: |
− | + | * Update DirectX and GPU drivers. | |
− | Disable anti-aliasing and filtering. | + | * Turn off SLI / Crossfire. |
− | Disable V-sync. | + | * Use only one GPU first (turn the other one off via your graphics control panel). |
− | Disable background applications; turn off your anti-virus software. | + | * Disable anti-aliasing and filtering. |
− | + | * Disable V-sync. | |
− | + | * Disable background applications; turn off your anti-virus software. | |
− | + | }} | |
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Windows XP: | Windows XP: | ||
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=== DirectX error while loading === | === DirectX error while loading === | ||
− | Change texture quality to automatic in video settings. | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
− | + | {{Fixbox/fix|DirectX error while loading}} | |
+ | * Change texture quality to automatic in video settings. | ||
+ | }} | ||
=== Cannot Install === | === 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 | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
− | + | {{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. | ||
+ | }} | ||
=== Failed to run install script === | === Failed to run install script === | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Failed to run install script}} | ||
{{ii}} This is a common issue with Windows 7. | {{ii}} This is a common issue with Windows 7. | ||
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# Locate <code>setup.exe</code> for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on the install disc and run it as administrator | # Locate <code>setup.exe</code> for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on the install disc and run it as administrator | ||
# In Steam right click on COD: Modern Warfare 3 | # In Steam right click on COD: Modern Warfare 3 | ||
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# Press okay and continue with the installation | # Press okay and continue with the installation | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | === Multi-monitor issues === |
− | + | {{Fixbox|1= | |
− | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Multi-monitor}} | |
+ | * Unplug other monitors and play on single screen. | ||
+ | * Try playing in windowed mode. | ||
+ | }} | ||
=== Nvidia Optimus === | === Nvidia Optimus === | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | Alternatively, open the task manager, open processes, select the game’s respective exe file and set priority above normal or higher. You must do this every time you play the game. | + | {{ii}} Alternatively, open the task manager, open processes, select the game’s respective exe file and set priority above normal or higher. You must do this every time you play the game. |
==== Fuzzy Textures ==== | ==== Fuzzy Textures ==== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Fuzzy Textures}} | ||
Set Image Quality to "Native", as "Extra" up-scales the textures resulting in poor image quality. | Set Image Quality to "Native", as "Extra" up-scales the textures resulting in poor image quality. | ||
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=== DirectX 9 Compatibility With Older Video Cards === | === DirectX 9 Compatibility With Older Video Cards === | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|DirectX 9 Compatibility With Older Video Cards}} | ||
Appended the game laucher with <code>-dx9</code> to force DirectX 9 compatibility mode. | Appended the game laucher with <code>-dx9</code> to force DirectX 9 compatibility mode. | ||
− | <code>"seta rRendererPreference "Shader model 2.0""</code> in the player config for single player or multi-player respectively. | + | # <code>"seta rRendererPreference "Shader model 2.0""</code> in the player config for single player or multi-player respectively. |
− | + | #* <code>Steam\steamapps\common\call of duty modern warfare 3\players2\config.cfg</code> | |
− | < | + | #* <code>Steam\steamapps\common\call of duty modern warfare 3\players2\config_mp.cfg</code> |
− | + | }} | |
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=== DirectX error while loading === | === DirectX error while loading === | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|1= | |
− | + | {{Fixbox/fix|DirectX error while loading}} | |
− | + | * Change texture quality to automatic. | |
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==== Mouse problems ==== | ==== Mouse problems ==== | ||
− | Shut down any software used for the mouse. | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
− | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Mouse problems}} | |
− | Also try a lower polling rate if the mouse has this function. | + | * Shut down any software used for the mouse. |
− | + | * Also try a lower polling rate if the mouse has this function. | |
− | + | }} | |
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=== RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW === | === RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW === | ||
− | Go through the building on the right with the broken glass, and stay in there until the end of the offices, and it will auto save. | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
− | + | {{Fixbox/fix|RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW}} | |
− | + | * Go through the building on the right with the broken glass, and stay in there until the end of the offices, and it will auto save. | |
− | + | }} | |
=== 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. === | ||
− | Restart Steam | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
− | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Steam Error – 55: This game is currently unavailable. Please try again at another time.}} | |
+ | * Restart Steam | ||
+ | * 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. === | ||
− | Make sure both the single player and multi player versions of the game are installed | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
− | If the problem persists, reinstall the game while the anti-virus is turned off. | + | {{Fixbox/fix|DLC content is required. Required map (map name) is missing or damaged}} |
+ | * Make sure both the single player and multi player versions of the game are installed. | ||
+ | * Verify integrity of game cache | ||
+ | * If the problem persists, reinstall the game while the anti-virus is turned off. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
{{System Requirements | {{System Requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |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 | ||
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|minGPU = GeForce 210 1 GB or Radeon HD 3650 | |minGPU = GeForce 210 1 GB or Radeon HD 3650 | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 7 |
|recproc = Pentium Dual Core E6600 3.06 GHz | |recproc = Pentium Dual Core E6600 3.06 GHz | ||
|recmem = 4 GB | |recmem = 4 GB |
Revision as of 10:46, 27 July 2013
⤏ 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 |
Call of Duty: Mobile | TBA |
General information
- Official Call of Duty series site
- Steam Users' Forums
- Call of Duty Wiki - A detailed wiki for every Call of Duty game made.
Availability
- All versions require Steam, including retail.
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.cfg
is for single player,config_mp.cfg
is for multi-player
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
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.
Widescreen Fix
- Widescreen Fixer - Modern Warfare 3 is reported to cooperate well with this application.
- Fix available for Call of Duty: Black Ops II in Flawless Widescreen, addresses most issues with the HUD/Menus and aspect ratio.
- Set "Image Quality" to Native in the "Video" (Advanced Video) in game menu.
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 |
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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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Low frame rate
Instructions |
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- Alternatively, open the task manager, open processes, select the game’s respective exe file and set priority above normal or higher. You must do this every time you play the game.
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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