FAQ & Commonly Asked Questions

Getting_Started

Q: Why is my CoD4x crashing?

A: Post in ⁠CoD4x | Client Support - CoD4x Mod with as much detail as possible, also you can, attach the files of the crash reporter to your post to make it easier.

Q: How do I change my FPS?

A: Open console with (~) and type /com_maxfps, common FPS changes are 333, 250, and 125.

Q: Where are my demos located?

A: Your demos can be stored in different folders depending which mode you played. Either main\demos or main\mods\modname

Q: I’ve purchase CoD4 on the Microsoft store / Game Pass, how do I play CoD4x?

A: We have had loads of questions and concerns about this, we have not found any solutions yet. Just return the game and purchase on Steam.

Q: Where are my config files located?

A: Depending which version you have it will use that config file. v1.7 - v1.8 ..\Activision\Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare\players\profiles CoD4x C:\Users\(PCprofile)\AppData\Local\CallofDuty4MW\players\profiles

Q: How do I playback old demos on old CoD4x Versions?

A: You need the old CoD4x client files which can be found here.

Q: How can I unlock all of the weapons and skins?

A: The C4S community hosts an unlock all server, you can join by IP or looking in the server list.
connect 178.33.157.21:28950 // Server Name: C4S UNLOCK ALL

Q: Why can’t I see any servers?

A: Check your filters, make sure you have PunkBuster checked OFF because its no longer supported. You may also need to whitelist on your firewall iw3mp.exe or disable from blocking it.

Q: How can I play CoD4x on MAC?

A: A native version of CoD4x is not available for Mac computers. We are sorry for not providing a Mac version of CoD4x, but for the very small audience and our limited resources it is not feasible to support other operating systems natively. If you still want to run CoD4x on a Mac consider using Bootcamp or CrossOver a paid solution of wine to rune windows apps in macOS. Crossover can run CoD4x via these instructions.

Q: How can I play Cod4X on Linux?

A: Linux can run the CoD4x Client via Wine to run the windows game client and steam natively. The following are instructions for Ubuntu 19.10 via the terminal. Adjust the commands accordingly per your distro and username and file locations.

Q: How do I use a controller in Singleplayer?

A: Download this script from GitHub. and install it.

Q: How do I use a controller in Multi-Player?

A: Check this thread out on our forums.

Q: How do I install CoD4x for the Steam Deck?

A: Follow this thread for a full tutorial.

Q: How do you open the console in game?

A: Press the tilde key (~) that’s below the Esc key. You can also press Shift + (~) to open the console fully. If that doesn’t work enable it in settings.

Q: How do you join a server with an IP?

A: Open your console, type /connect with the ip address. Example /connect 100.00.000.00:00000

Q: How do I uninstall CoD4x from my PC?

A: Go inside your CoD4x directory, goto the manual install folder and run the uninstall.cmd file.
Common_Issues_Bugs

Q: How can I fix this message that pops up?


A: Looks like most people have turned off or disabled BitDefender, some have reinstalled it and it works. Should be fixed next CoD4x update.

Q: Why am I being kicked for invalid IWD files, what can I do?

A: Some other servers will kick you for modified game content, don’t use custom skins etc if you want to avoid this.

Q: Why is CoD4x stuck in windows mode!

A: Open the console key ( ~ ) , type /R-Fullscreen 1 and /vid_restart restart your game for the settings to save.

Q: Why is my chat flooded with PunkBuster messages?

A: Locate your pb folder, remove any cfg. files from the folder. Restart your game and it will be fixed.

Q: How do I disable the Steam Overlay while in game?

A: Open Settings > In-Game Options > deselect Enable Steam Overlay While In-Game > Click OK and its now disabled.

Q: How do I fix this annoying PunkBuster error?

A: Download the PunkBuster files for Cod4 on GitHub, copy the pb folder and put it inside your Cod4 directory.

Q: Why does my game have FPS drops and mouse glitching!

A: To resolve FPS drops and mouse issues, you should consider installing a custom OS that removes Windows bloatware like Edge, People, OneDrive, and other unnecessary components, while also applying extra tweaks and improvements. Some custom OS options we’ve tried include Revision OS, and FoxOS. Lots of people use Revision OS. Although it’s ideal to perform a clean Windows install, you install it on top of your existing Windows 11 setup and it works just fine. Here’s a tutorial on how to install Revision OS on existing Windows 10/11 (It takes about 10 minutes and you don’t have to do a clean install)

  • Download AWE Wizard & Revi OS Playbook or from the official site
  • Launch the AWE Wizard and drop the Revi-PB file included in the zip to the Wizard app.
  • Follow the instructions provided by the wizard.
  • It should then apply the fixes and restart your PC.
    Miscellaneous

Q: How do I setup a double switch bind?

A: Open the console with (~) , type /bind keyhere "weapnext; wait 2; weapnext"

Q: How can I disable mouse acceleration?

A: Use /cg_mouseaccel 0 in console. If you are still having issues, disable enhance pointer precision in your windows settings

Q: How can I get a cool scoreboard like all those content creators?

A: Head over to CoD4promod.EU, replace your scoreboard files in your config.

Q: How do I remove the ambient music/sounds in-game?

A: Navigate to your main CoD4 directory, remove the folder called miles . Restart your game with peace.

Q: How do I add colored text in my messages?

A: Using the numbers 0-9 with a caret in the front of your number. Each number is a different color. Example ^1 Hello World

Q: Where do I go if I want to learn about custom skins, models… etc?

A: ManyAsset Discord Server

Q: How do I create binds?

A: Open your console, and use the helpful tools below. An example bind will look like this: /bind F1 "say GG"

To use NumPad keys, you will need to use these names:

KP_UPARROW
KP_PGUP
KP_LEFTARROW
KP_5
KP_RIGHTARROW
KP_END
KP_DOWNARROW
KP_PGDN
KP_ENTER
KP_INS
KP_DEL
KP_SLASH
KP_MINUS
KP_PLUS

To use Mouse buttons, you will need to use these names:

MOUSE2
MOUSE3
MOUSE4
MWHEELDOWN
MWHEELUP

UPDATED 2/7/2025

Q: How do I install CoD4x for the Steam Deck?

A: Follow this thread for a full tutorial.

Q: Why can’t I see any servers?

A: Check your filters, make sure you have PunkBuster checked OFF because its no longer supported. You may also need to whitelist on your firewall iw3mp.exe or disable from blocking it.

Q: I’ve purchase CoD4 on the Microsoft store / Game Pass, how do I play CoD4x?

A: We have had loads of questions and concerns about this, we have not found any solutions yet. Just return the game and purchase on Steam.

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