How to Fix ‘Error Code: 0x00001337’ in Call of Duty MW3?

The error code 0x00001337 in Call of Duty MW3 can occur due to several factors, such as interference from third-party apps, the use of an incorrect graphics adapter, missing game installation files, among others.

On-demand texture streaming is another contributor to the aforementioned error code, which causes the game to crash indefinitely.

1. Disable Third-Party Overlay Applications

As a first step, disable any third-party overlay applications on your system. These overlays tend to conflict with the game’s files in order to provide quick access to their respective apps and settings.

These overlays are frequently the culprits behind such crashes, thus deactivating them may help you determine the root cause of the issue. Below, we’ll guide you through disabling Discord and GeForce Experience overlays. If you’re using additional overlay apps, remember to turn those off as well.

1.1 Discord

1. Launch the Discord app on your computer.
2. Access the Settings by clicking the gear icon alongside your username.

   

3. Locate and click on the Game Overlay tab within the Settings menu.

   

4. Switch off the overlay by toggling the Enable in-game overlay switch.

   

1.2 GeForce Experience

1. Start by running the GeForce Experience software on your PC.

   

2. Click on the Settings cogwheel icon located in the upper right corner.

   

3. Deactivate the overlay by clicking on the In-game Overlay toggle.

   

2. Disable On-Demand Texture Streaming

On-Demand Texture Streaming allows the game to download Call of Duty MW3 textures as necessary, enhancing the graphical fidelity and performance. However, this feature can also be a source of the error code 0x00001337 due to problems with texture downloading.

1. Open the in-game Settings by clicking on the gear icon.
2. Within the Settings, navigate to the Graphics section.

   

3. Turn off the On-Demand Texture Streaming by locating the option and selecting ‘Off’.

   

4. Try playing the game again to check if the error persists.

3. Disable Onboard GPU

An error code 0x00001337 may arise if Call of Duty MW3 defaults to the onboard GPU rather than the dedicated graphics card in your system. To prevent the game from using the incorrect GPU, the onboard graphics can be disabled in Windows settings.

1. Open the Start Menu and search for Device Manager, then launch it.

   

2. In Device Manager, expand the Display Adapters category.
3. Right-click on the onboard GPU adapter and select Disable device.

   

4. Relaunch Call of Duty MW3 to see if the error reoccurs.

4. Delete Cached Settings

Corrupted game settings cached on your PC could lead to a crash accompanied by the error code 0x00001337.

Deleting the cached settings will prompt the game to recreate them, potentially resolving any corruption issues.

1. Open File Explorer.

   

2. Navigate to your Documents folder.
3. Enter the Call of Duty MW3 > players directory.

   

4. Press CTRL + A to select all files, then delete them.
5. Reopen the game to check if the error recurs.

5. Repair Call of Duty MW3 Game Files

Missing, corrupted, or damaged game files are common culprits of error code 0x00001337.

The Verify integrity of game files feature on Steam can be used to identify and fix any issues with the game files.

1. Launch the Steam client on your PC.
2. Go to the Library section, find Call of Duty MW3, and right-click on it.

   

3. Select Properties from the context menu.
4. Switch to the Local Files tab.
5. Click on Verify integrity of game files and wait for the process to finish.

   

6. Test the game again for the error after the verification is complete.

6. Update Graphics Drivers

Obsolete or faulty graphics drivers can also trigger error code 0x00001337 in Call of Duty MW3.

Updating your graphics drivers can resolve this issue. You may use Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to eliminate the existing drivers completely, preventing any corruption problems.

1. Firstly, download the DDU utility from the official website here.
2. Unzip the downloaded file and run the Display Driver Uninstaller.exe.
3. In the DDU interface, click Continue.

   

4. Select GPU from the Select device type dropdown.

   

5. Choose the brand of your graphics card in the Select device dropdown.

   

6. Proceed by clicking on Clean and restart.

   

7. Upon reboot, visit the website of your graphics card manufacturer and download the latest driver version.
8. Install the new drivers and test if the error still affects Call of Duty MW3.

7. Perform a Clean Boot

Persistent issues after trying the aforementioned solutions may indicate interference from a third-party application on your computer. A clean boot can stop third-party services from starting up with Windows.

By ensuring only essential Windows services load on startup, you can ascertain if a background application is at fault. You can then identify the troublesome app by reactivating services one at a time.

1. Invoke the Run dialogue with the Win + R keys.
2. Type msconfig into Run and hit Enter.

   

3. In the System Configuration window, navigate to the Services tab.
4. Select the Hide all Microsoft services checkbox, then click Disable all.

   

5. Click Apply to save your changes.
6. Switch to the Startup tab and click on the Open Task Manager link.

   

7. In Task Manager, disable each startup application by selecting it and clicking Disable.

   

8. Restart your PC to initiate a clean boot.

Applying these methods should resolve the error code. Should the issue persist, consider reaching out to the Call of Duty MW3 support team for further assistance.