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How to fix COD Modern Warfare 3 crash with error 0x00001338 (12488) N on PC

Are you a Call of Duty fan struggling to play Modern Warfare 3 on your PC due to the pesky error 0x00001338 (12488)N? Follow these simple steps to get back into the action.

The detail error message as below:

The application has unexpectedly stopped working.

Allow Steam to Verify the integrity of your game files the next time you start the game.
This process will take a few minutes but it might solve your current issue.

To contact customer service support, go to https://support.activision.com/modern-warfare-iii

Error Code: 0x00001338 (12488) N
Signature: 9E0FFED5-F1087147-9B4EE110-5FBADD2A
Location: 0x00007FFA2E90CF19 (16610385)
Executable: game_steam_ship.exe

How to fix COD Modern Warfare 3 crash with error 0x00001338 (12488) N on PC

 

  1. Download Call of Duty HQ from Battle.net. Once installed, open it and verify that it’s working correctly.
  2. During the installation process, choose to install only the base files (around 70 GB) by disabling all other options, such as Warzone.
  3. Locate the folders in your BattleNet installation directory, typically “C:\Program Files (x86)\Call of Duty\_retail_”.
  4. Copy these folders to your Xbox CoD installation directory, usually “C:\XboxGames\Call of Duty\Content”.
  5. Replace the existing folders in the Xbox directory with the ones you copied, such as cod23, d3d12, main, telescopeCache, and xpak_cache.
  6. Launch the COD HQ Xbox application.

Note: If you encounter the error message BLZBNTBGS000003F8, verify the game files and initiate a repair process.

By following these straightforward steps, you’ll be back to enjoying Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer on your PC in no time. Don’t let technical issues hinder your gaming experience; take control and get back to dominating the battlefield!