Spec Ops Rank Reset in Modern Warfare 3(MW3)

1Due to one of the latest patches and DLC releases for the Modern Warfare 3 game on the XBox there has been an issue with players Spec Op ranks being reset. I have done a little bit of research and I believe that I do have a couple of fixes for these issues. Please let me know if they work or if they may need a tweak but this has worked for me at least

1.) The first possible correction is uninstall the game from the hard drive, then clear the system cache, then make sure the DLC works, and then re-install the game to the hard drive. Once it re-installs check to see if the spec ops data has come back and the DLC still works. 

2.) The other possible correction is uninstall the game from the hard drive, then go on the hard drive and completely delete all the dlc, then clear out the system cache, restart the console and then leaving the game uninstalled from the hdd go to the store and download all the dlc again from the store, then check spec ops and see if the data has come back.

Verifying the Integrity of the Game Cache in Steam

Many times for Steam games you will get some error messages or minor performance problems that can be caused by corrupt files for the game on the computer or they could just be missing all together. To ensure that all of these files are correct, not corrupt and actually on your computer you can verify the Integrity of the Game Cache in Steam. Next thing even close to this to ensure it is not the Files for the game is a complete uninstall reinstall of the game. This function is rather similar to most repair utilities that other games can have. In order to perform this you need to:

1. Open the Steam Client
2. Under Library right Click on the game you want to perform this function on
3. In the contextual menu select properties
4. Once the properties window opens Select the Local Files Tab
5. Under the Local Files tab you are going to want to Select the button that states "Verify the Integrity of the Game Cache
6. After this the Steam Client will go through all the files for the selected game and ensure that they are all there and correct/Not Corrupt. Once the verification is complete it will state how many files were downloaded/replaced

Deleting and Recovering your Gamertag on the XBox

Sometimes player data can become corrupted on the console, information doesn't show up for your Account or for some reason it may be causing in an in-game issue  such as connectivity to an online game stating the servers are down. Maybe your Gamertag is being signed out mysteriously for no reason while you are playing a game or prior to you jumping in an online game. Maybe you just simply want the Gamertag on another console. This is one troubleshooting method that can be used to Eliminate the player profile itself from causing the issue.
Starting off I will explain how to delete the Gamertag from the XBox 360 console.

Deleting your gamertag:

1. Go to Settings, and then select System.
2. Select Storage.
3. Select All Devices.
4. Select Gamer Profiles.
5. Select the gamertag that you want to delete.
6. Select Delete.
7. Select one of the following:
• Select Delete Profile Only. This deletes the profile but leaves saved games and achievements.
• Select Delete Profile and Items to delete the profile and the associated saved games and achievements. 

To Recover your profile on the console afterwards or on a different console:

1. Press the Xbox Guide button on your controller (large X button in the center of your controller).
2. Select Download Profile.
Note Not seeing Download Profile? Press X to sign out of your profile.

3. Enter the Windows Live ID associated with your Xbox LIVE gamertag. If you don’t know your Windows Live ID or password, see Manage your Windows Live ID.
4. Now, enter your Windows Live ID password. Note If your account is an Xbox LIVE child account, the parent’s Windows Live ID information is required to download the profile.
   
5. Select the storage device for your profile (for example, Hard Drive).
Your profile will begin downloading. Once your profile is downloaded, you can choose whether or not you want to require your Windows Live ID password to sign into your profile.




 

Restoring Default Settings for the PS3

I know that sometimes there are many issues that can not be fixed through basic troubleshooting methods on the console and sometimes settings can play a role in some of these issues. To be honest it depends on the game and the problem. I have seen this fix many Internet connection issues or issues with the console freezing, improper display, PSN Store download issues and what not this method is rather simple and I have found that not many people know about this. Basically the steps are:

• Turn on the console (If you can not see the XMB or there are issues with it hold the power button down for 5 seconds until you hear three beeps)
• Once you are able to get to the menu scroll to the left where the settings section is
• Select System Settings
• Scroll down and select Restore Default Settings
• Once you do this the system will restart and ask you to connect the controller and hit the PS Button
• Follow the rest of the steps the console gives you and you will be all set

This can usually be a quick fix if you don't want to go through all the menu options and play with them for hours