Difference between revisions of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3"
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|config.cfg}}. | # Open {{file|config.cfg}}. | ||
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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. | 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=== | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\redist\directx\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\redist\directx\</code> | ||
# Run <code>dxsetup.exe</code> | # Run <code>dxsetup.exe</code> | ||
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# Open Steam | # Open Steam | ||
# Right click on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and select Properties | # Right click on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and select Properties | ||
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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. | * Verify the integrity of your Steam game cache. | ||
* Update DirectX and GPU drivers. | * Update DirectX and GPU drivers. | ||
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===Crash to Desktop=== | ===Crash to Desktop=== | ||
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{{ii}} If the game randomly crashes on launch, ensure or try the following: | {{ii}} If the game randomly crashes on launch, ensure or try the following: | ||
* Update DirectX and GPU drivers. | * Update DirectX and GPU drivers. | ||
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# Go to Control Panel -> Sounds and Audio Devices -> Volume -> Speaker settings | # Go to Control Panel -> Sounds and Audio Devices -> Volume -> Speaker settings | ||
# Select Advanced | # Select Advanced | ||
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===DirectX error while loading=== | ===DirectX error while loading=== | ||
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* Change texture quality to automatic in video settings. | * 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. 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. | ||
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===Failed to run install script=== | ===Failed to run install script=== | ||
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{{ii}} This is a common issue with Windows 7. | {{ii}} This is a common issue with Windows 7. | ||
# 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 | ||
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===Audio issues=== | ===Audio issues=== | ||
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# Open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>mmsys.cpl</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. | # Open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>mmsys.cpl</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. | ||
# Go to the Communications tab. | # Go to the Communications tab. | ||
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===Multi-monitor issues=== | ===Multi-monitor issues=== | ||
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* Unplug other monitors and play on single screen. | * Unplug other monitors and play on single screen. | ||
* Try playing in windowed mode. | * Try playing in windowed mode. | ||
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===Nvidia Optimus=== | ===Nvidia Optimus=== | ||
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# Open Nvidia Control Panel | # Open Nvidia Control Panel | ||
# Open '''3D Settings''' on the left hand side under "Select a task..." | # Open '''3D Settings''' on the left hand side under "Select a task..." | ||
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====Fuzzy textures==== | ====Fuzzy textures==== | ||
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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=== | ||
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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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====Mouse problems==== | ====Mouse problems==== | ||
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* Shut down any software used for the mouse. | * Shut down any software used for the mouse. | ||
* Also try a lower polling rate if the mouse has this function. | * Also try a lower polling rate if the mouse has this function. | ||
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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. | * 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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==="Steam Error – 55: This game is currently unavailable. Please try again at another time" error=== | ==="Steam Error – 55: This game is currently unavailable. Please try again at another time" error=== | ||
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* Restart Steam | * Restart Steam | ||
* Or the computer | * Or the computer | ||
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==="DLC content is required. Required map ... is missing or damaged." error=== | ==="DLC content is required. Required map ... is missing or damaged." error=== | ||
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* Make sure both the single player and multi player versions of the game are installed. | * Make sure both the single player and multi player versions of the game are installed. | ||
* Verify integrity of game cache | * Verify integrity of game cache |
Revision as of 01:54, 23 November 2017
Developers | |
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Infinity Ward | |
Sledgehammer Games | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
OS X | Aspyr Media |
Engines | |
IW 5.0|IW engine|IW 5.0 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 8, 2011 |
macOS (OS X) | May 20, 2014 |
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
- Call of Duty Wiki - A detailed wiki for every Call of Duty game made.
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Steam |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Content Collection 1 | Contains Content Pack 1, 2, and 3. | |
Content Collection 2 | Contains Content Pack 4 and 5. | |
Content Collection 3 | Contains Content Pack 6, 7 (Spec Ops portion), and 8. | |
Content Collection 4 | Contains Content Pack 7 (Multiplayer portion) and 9. |
- DLC for the game consists of 9 Content Packs (each combining 24 Content Drops). See the Wikipedia article for details
Essential improvements
Utilities
- 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).
Skip intro videos
Edit config file[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/115300/pfx/[Note 1] |
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config.cfg
is for single player,config_mp.cfg
is for multi-player
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/115300/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
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
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Only available in Japanese retail release.
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Polish | Only available in Polish retail release.
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Russian | Only available in Russian retail release.
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Spanish | ||||
Turkish |
Network
- Self-hosted servers are available through the Steam client's server browser or the in-game server browser found under the Servers menu.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 18 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Use iw5mp_server.exe (configure with server.cfg ). |
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Direct IP | Go to the Multiplayer launch options and add +connect followed by the IP. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 3074 |
- This game does not support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
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
Black Screen on Start-up[citation needed] |
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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. |
PC crashing/freezing in-game
Reinstall DirectX[citation needed] |
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Disable Steam Community[citation needed] |
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Game freezes during the intro video
Game Freezes during the Intro Video[citation needed] |
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Crash to Desktop
Crash to Desktop[citation needed] |
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Turn down sound acceleration (Windows XP)[citation needed] |
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DirectX error while loading
DirectX error while loading[citation needed] |
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Cannot install
Cannot Install[citation needed] |
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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. |
Failed to run install script
Failed to run install script[citation needed] |
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Audio issues
Disable communications activity sound reduction[citation needed] |
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Multi-monitor issues
Multi-monitor[citation needed] |
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Nvidia Optimus
Nvidia Optimus fix[citation needed] |
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Fuzzy textures
Fuzzy Textures[citation needed] |
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Set Image Quality to "Native", as "Extra" up-scales the textures resulting in poor image quality. |
DirectX 9 compatibility with older video cards
DirectX 9 Compatibility With Older Video Cards[citation needed] |
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Appended the game laucher with
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Mouse problems
Mouse problems[citation needed] |
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RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW
RELIABLE COMMAND BUFFER OVERFLOW[citation needed] |
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Steam Error – 55: This game is currently unavailable. Please try again at another time[citation needed] |
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"DLC content is required. Required map ... is missing or damaged." error
DLC content is required. Required map (map name) is missing or damaged[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4000+ Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8 GHz |
Intel Pentium Dual Core E6600 3.06 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 16 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS ATI Radeon X1900 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 210 ATI Radeon HD 3650 1 GB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.9.2 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 2.2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 13 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 640M ATI Radeon HD 4850 Intel Iris 512 MB of VRAM |
- The following chipsets are unsupported by the OS X version: ATI Radeon HD 2000 series, ATI Radeon HD 6490M, 6630M, 3870, Nvidia Geforce 9000 series, Nvidia Geforce 320M, 330M, Intel HD 3000, 4000, 5000
- Hard drive volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive) are not supported
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/115300/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (115300) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.