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Difference between revisions of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3"

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{{infobox
 
{{infobox
 
|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 files location ===
 
 
{{Game Location Table|
 
{{Game Location Table|
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{{Game Location Table/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Game data|Steam\steamapps\common\call of duty modern warfare 3\players2\}}
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}}
 
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=== Save game location ===
 
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{{Game Location Table|
 
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{{Game Location Table/row|Windows|C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\call of duty modern warfare 3\players2\}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{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
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|steam_cloud            =unknown
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|steam_cloud            =true
 
|steam_cloud_notes      =
 
|steam_cloud_notes      =
 
|origin                =
 
|origin                =
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|uplay                  =
 
|uplay                  =
 
|uplay_notes            =
 
|uplay_notes            =
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|gamesave_manager      =unknown
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|gamesave_manager      =true
 
|gamesave_manager_notes =
 
|gamesave_manager_notes =
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|gamestow              =
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|gamestow              =true
 
|gamestow_notes        =
 
|gamestow_notes        =
 
|synctocloud            =
 
|synctocloud            =
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|widescreen_resolution      =true
 
|widescreen_resolution      =true
 
|widescreen_resolution_notes=
 
|widescreen_resolution_notes=
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|multimonitor              =unknown
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|multimonitor              =hackable
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|multimonitor_notes        =
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|multimonitor_notes        =See [[#Widescreen Fix|Widescreen Fix]]
 
|fov                        =hackable
 
|fov                        =hackable
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|fov_notes                  =See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
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|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 ===
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* [http://www.widescreenfixer.org/ Widescreen Fixer] - Modern Warfare 3 is reported to cooperate well with this application.
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* Fix available for Call of Duty: Black Ops II in [[Flawless Widescreen]], addresses most issues with the HUD/Menus and aspect ratio.
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{{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  =
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}}
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=== [[Controller|Controller support]] ===
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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==
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{{Audio settings
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|separate volume            =unknown
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|separate volume notes      =
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|surround sound              =unknown
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|surround sound notes        =
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|subtitles                  =unknown
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|subtitles notes            =
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|closed captions            =unknown
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|closed captions notes      =
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|mute on focus lost          =unknown
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|mute on focus lost notes    =
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|eax support                =
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|eax support notes          =
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}}
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=== Audio issues ===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Windows Vista and 7}}
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* Update sound card drivers; set volume to maximum.
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# Or navigate to <code>Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > Communications Tab</code>
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# Select the <code>Do Nothing</code> radio button to permanently fix this issue.
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{{Fixbox/fix|Windows XP}}
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Reduce hardware acceleration, or set your speakers to Stereo.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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=== Black Screen on Start-up ===
 
=== Black Screen on Start-up ===
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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, and this will solve the problem.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Black Screen on Start-up}}
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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.
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}}
 
=== 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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}}
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or
 
or
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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 ===
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Verify the integrity of your Steam game cache.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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Update DirectX and GPU drivers.
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{{Fixbox/fix|Game Freezes during the Intro Video}}
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You can also try going to your MW3 installation folder{{where?}} and delete the file called: “ModernWarfare3.bik” as this is the video file that is causing most of the lock up during start-ups. Pretty straightforward, but this tip has already fixed the problem for many people.
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* Verify the integrity of your Steam game cache.
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* Update DirectX and GPU drivers.
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* Delete <code>ModernWarfare3.bik</code> in the installation folder  
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}}
 
=== Crash to Desktop ===
 
=== Crash to Desktop ===
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If you’re game randomly crashes upon launching the game, ensure or try the following:
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{{Fixbox|1=
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Update DirectX and GPU drivers.
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{{Fixbox/fix|Crash to Desktop}}
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Turn off SLI / Crossfire.
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{{ii}} If you’re game randomly crashes upon launching the game, ensure or try the following:
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Try using only one GPU first (turn the other one off via your graphics control panel).
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* Update DirectX and GPU drivers.
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Disable anti-aliasing and filtering.
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* Turn off SLI / Crossfire.
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Disable V-sync.
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* Use only one GPU first (turn the other one off via your graphics control panel).
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Disable background applications; turn off your anti-virus software.
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* Disable anti-aliasing and filtering.
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First, try setting your desktop to a resolution of 1024×768, 32 bit True Color.
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* Disable V-sync.
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All background applications should be shut down prior to running the game.
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* Disable background applications; turn off your anti-virus software.
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Go to the Start bar and select Run. (If you are on Vista or Windows 7, hit the Windows key and the R key at the same time)
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In the Run window, type in <code>msconfig</code> and hit enter.
 
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Once the utility comes up, go to the Start-up tab and hit the Disable All button.
 
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Next go to the Services tab and check the “Hide All Microsoft Services” check-box and then hit the Disable All button.
 
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Hit the OK button and close the utility, and restart your computer when prompted to.
 
  
 
Windows XP:
 
Windows XP:
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=== DirectX error while loading ===
 
=== DirectX error while loading ===
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Change texture quality to automatic in video settings.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|DirectX error while loading}}
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* Change texture quality to automatic in video settings.
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}}
 
=== Cannot Install ===
 
=== Cannot Install ===
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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; and don’t worry, they are easy to reinstall. There are also a couple workarounds online if you don’t want to uninstall them.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Cannot Install}}
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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.
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}}
 
=== Failed to run install script ===
 
=== Failed to run install script ===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{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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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|}}
 
 
# 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
 
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}}
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=== Multiple monitor issues ===
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=== Multi-monitor issues ===
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A common problem when playing on multiple screens. For now, the solution is to unplug other monitors and play on single screen. If that doesn’t work, try playing in windowed mode.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Multi-monitor}}
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* Unplug other monitors and play on single screen.  
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* Try playing in windowed mode.
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}}
 
=== 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.
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{{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 ====
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{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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}}
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=== Wide-screen Fix ===
 
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*[http://www.widescreenfixer.org/ Widescreen Fixer] - Modern Warfare 3 is reported to cooperate well with this application.
 
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=== DirectX 9 Compatibility With Older Video Cards ===
 
=== DirectX 9 Compatibility With Older Video Cards ===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{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.
  
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<code>"seta rRendererPreference "Shader model 2.0""</code> in the player config for single player or multi-player respectively.
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# <code>"seta rRendererPreference "Shader model 2.0""</code> in the player config for single player or multi-player respectively.
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#* <code>Steam\steamapps\common\call of duty modern warfare 3\players2\config.cfg</code>
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<pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\call of duty modern warfare 3\players2\config.cfg</pre>
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#* <code>Steam\steamapps\common\call of duty modern warfare 3\players2\config_mp.cfg</code>
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<pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\call of duty modern warfare 3\players2\config_mp.cfg</pre>
 
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=== DirectX error while loading ===
 
=== DirectX error while loading ===
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Change texture quality to automatic.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|DirectX error while loading}}
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=== Audio issues ===
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* Change texture quality to automatic.
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Windows 7 and Windows Vista:
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}}
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Update sound card drivers; set volume to maximum.
 
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Another tip you could try is to go to <code>Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > Communications Tab</code> then select the <code>Do Nothing</code> radio button to permanently fix this issue.
 
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Windows XP users:
 
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Reduce hardware acceleration, or set your speakers to Stereo.
 
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=== DirectX ===
 
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<code>C:\Windows\system32\XAudio2_1.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error.</code>
 
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Type this command into <code>Run</code>:
 
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<pre>"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe" -install D:</pre>{{why?}}
 
  
 
==== Mouse problems ====
 
==== Mouse problems ====
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Shut down any software used for the mouse.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Mouse problems}}
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Also try a lower polling rate if the mouse has this function.
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* Shut down any software used for the mouse.
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* Also try a lower polling rate if the mouse has this function.
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=== [[Controller|Controller support]] ===
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}}
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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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=== RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW ===
 
=== RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW ===
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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.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW}}
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=== Rank problems ===
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* 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.
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MW3 will soon restore them using their cloud backup. However you will lose all progress so far. The developers are working to stabilize this issue.
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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. ===
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Restart Steam or the computer.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Steam Error – 55: This game is currently unavailable. Please try again at another time.}}
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* Restart Steam  
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* Or the computer
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}}
 
=== DLC content is required. Required map (map name) is missing or damaged. ===
 
=== DLC content is required. Required map (map name) is missing or damaged. ===
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Make sure both the single player and multi player versions of the game are installed, and do a [http://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Steam#Verify_Integrity_Of_Game_Cache file integrity check].
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{{Fixbox|1=
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If the problem persists, reinstall the game while the anti-virus is turned off.
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{{Fixbox/fix|DLC content is required. Required map (map name) is missing or damaged}}
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* Make sure both the single player and multi player versions of the game are installed.
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* Verify integrity of game cache
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* If the problem persists, reinstall the game while the anti-virus is turned off.
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}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
 
{{System Requirements
 
{{System Requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
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|minOS = Windows XP
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|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
  
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|recOS = Windows 7
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|recOS = 7
 
|recproc = Pentium Dual Core E6600 3.06 GHz
 
|recproc = Pentium Dual Core E6600 3.06 GHz
 
|recmem = 4 GB
 
|recmem = 4 GB

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General information

Official Call of Duty series site
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Availability

Template:Availability Table

All versions require Steam, including retail.

Improvements

Utilities

Game data

Template:Game Location Table

config.cfg is for single player, config_mp.cfg is for multi-player

Save game cloud syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video settings

Template: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

Template: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

Template: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

PC Crashing/Freezing in game

Instructions

or

Instructions

Game Freezes during the Intro Video

Instructions

Crash to Desktop

Instructions

Windows XP:

Instructions

DirectX error while loading

Instructions

Cannot Install

Instructions

Failed to run install script

Instructions

Multi-monitor issues

Instructions

Nvidia Optimus

Instructions

Low frame rate

Instructions
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

DirectX 9 Compatibility With Older Video Cards

Instructions

DirectX error while loading

Instructions

Mouse problems

Instructions

RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW

Instructions

Steam Error – 55: This game is currently unavailable. Please try again at another time.

Instructions

DLC content is required. Required map (map name) is missing or damaged.

Instructions

System requirements

Template:System Requirements