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MW3 Reset Rank Error: How to Fix it
Is your rank in jeopardy? Update your console
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Updated onFebruary 10, 2024
updated onFebruary 10, 2024
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Any gamer will tell you how moving from one rank to another in MW3 gives you the thrill so you can understand why a reset rank error can be crippling. Not to worry though. WindowsReport experts experienced the same issue and we thought you’d like to know, it’s not that bad.
Why did my rank get reset in MW3?
Resetting a rank is when you lose all of your progress in a Call of Duty game. It could be that you’ve been found guilty of cheating or using an exploit. However, in this reset rank error in Modern Warfare 3, this happened after a Season 1 update so a corrupt update is the most likely culprit.
It could also be a glitch in the game’s database which causes it to think that you have hit your max level and are locked out of any further progression.
How do I fix the MW3 reset rank error?
If you’re getting this error, try these preliminary steps:
1. Click Yes on the prompt
Whenever you get a Niamey Logan error sayingYou must reset your rank and unlockto continue, you can be a bit skeptical about pressing any prompts. After all, the message does say your rank will be reset.
Well, we tried it, and lucky for you, when you pressYes, you will not lose any game progress. The error message simply indicates your game files had issues when downloading and ended up being corrupt.
Note that you may lose some of your saved builds, loadouts, and blueprints but on the bright side, at least your rank will remain.
2. Update your Xbox console
3. Clear system cache
4. Verify the integrity of game files
Verifying the game files can also help you fix theMW3 different version errorandDev Error 12744; read this guide to learn more about the issue.
5. Reset your Xbox console
Tips to avoid your rank from being reset in Modern Warfare
Unfortunately,launch errors in MW3are quite common so you just need to deal with them as and when they appear. Sometimes,MW2 may even uninstall itselfbut like we said, it’s nothing you can’t handle.
Hopefully, the methods we have discussed above will help you to fix the Modern Warfare 3 reset rank error problem and get you back into your game without any further interruptions.
That’s it. If you have any other unmentioned tricks for this error, please leave a comment as you can help out someone else who is stuck.
Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
