While connecting to the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 servers, you might receive a pop-up with the 2901 error code, so here are all the simple steps you need to perform to fix it.
Error codes like 2901 might appear on your game’s screen while trying to join matches in Modern Warfare 3, and such issues undoubtedly hinder millions of Call of Duty fans’ experience.
While some of these issues are directly related to the in-game servers, others might have something to do with your internet connection.
If you’re unable to join an online match, no need to worry, as the errors can usually be resolved quickly. To continue enjoying the game uninterrupted, here’s how to fix error 2901 in MW3.
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You might encounter error code 2901 when trying to join online matches in MW3.
Modern Warfare 3 error code 2901 troubleshoot
While there isn’t a permanent fix for the 2901 error code in MW3, here are some standard methods for fixing server connection issues that help out in these cases:
Restart the game: When you restart MW3 you will re-connect to the game servers, helping you potentially solve error code 2901.
Restart your PC/console: Restarting your system will clear all the temporary files causing the MW3 error code 2901.
Update your game: Always make sure to have the game’s latest version installed.
Verify the integrity of the game files: If you are playing the Steam version of MW3, you can right-click the game on your Library, go to Properties, Installed Files, and click the ´Verify integrity of game files´ to check the local installation. If it finds a problem, it will start a download prompt on corrupted or missing files.
Reinstall the whole game: If none of the above worked, it might be best to reinstall the whole game to fix the issue.
If your problem persists, or error 2901 is not going anywhere, you can contact the official support team to help you resolve any issues.
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