Modern Warfare 3 "Wolters-Peason" error: Possible fixes, reasons, and more

Modified Sep 25, 2024 17:00 GMT

An Operator in Modern Warfare 3 interacting with a console — Guide to possibly fixing the Modern Warfare 3 "Walters-Peason" error (Image via Activision)

Modern Warfare 3 "Wolters-Peason" error is a network issue, where users usually get a connection failed message. The primary reason why this error occurs is when the game is unable to connect to the servers. As a result, users who face the error cannot connect to COD HQ and subsequently cannot get into matchmaking.

This error can be server-sided as well as client-sided. If it's the prior, you are unfortunately out of luck and will have to wait till Call of Duty addresses the issue. However, if the issue lies on your end, there are a couple of fixes that you can try out and see if the error goes away.

That said, in this brief guide, we'll take a closer look at some of the most popular fixes for the Modern Warfare 3 "Wolters-Peason" error.

Note: The solutions provided here are not guaranteed to work for everyone.

How to possibly fix the Modern Warfare 3 "Wolters-Peason" error?

Before you implement the fixes for the Modern Warfare 3 "Wolters-Peason" error, it is advised to check the status of Call of Duty servers. If the servers are online, only then give the fixes a try.

The following are all the possible fixes for the Modern Warfare 3 "Wolters-Peason" error:

Reboot your router

The first thing that you should do when you face the error, is to restart your router or modem. Doing so will reset the cache and can potentially fix a host of network issues such as packet loss, high latency, latency variation, and more. To properly reboot your router, first remove the power cable from your device and then wait for at least ten seconds before plugging it back in.

Once the power is back on, launch the game to see if the error is gone. If not, check out the next solution.

Verify the integrity of game files

Verifying Modern Warfare 3 game files on Steam (Image via Valve)

Sometimes due to a bad update, your game files might get corrupted. If they do, you won't be able to connect to the game's servers. Fortunately, both Steam and Battle.net have their own file verification system that will scan your game files and if anything is corrupted, it will repair them.

Here's how you can verify your Modern Warfare 3 files on Steam and Battle.net:

Steam

Launch the Steam client.
Go to the Library.
Right-click on the game.
Go to Properties.
Select Installed Files from the left bar.
Click on Verify integrity of game files.

Battle.net

Launch the Batte.net client.
Select the game.
Click the cogwheel near the play button.
Select Scan and Repair.
Confirm by selecting Begin Scan.

Also read, How to fix Warzone Wolters-Peason error

Flush DNS cache

Flushing DNS cache in Windows 11 (Image via Microsoft)

If it's been a while since you have cleared your DNS cache, now might be the right time to do so. Here is how you can flush your DNS resolver cache on Windows 10 and 11:

Press Win+R
Type in CMD and hit Enter.
Write "ipconfig /flushdns" without the quotes.
Press Enter.

If your cache is successfully cleared, you will be presented with the "Successfully flushed the DNS resolver cache" message. However, if an error occurs in clearing the cache, try running Command Prompt with administrator privileges.

These are some of the most common fixes that are known to resolve the Modern Warfare 3 "Wolters-Peason" error. If the issue persists, it is advised to contact the Activision tech support team for further assistance.

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Edited by Ashmita Bhatt