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In this guide, we are going to discuss how you can fix the error message “Disconnected due to transmission error” in Modern Warfare on Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC. Modern Warfare is one of the best addition to the Call of Duty franchise. It is very popular amongst gamers. However, many players have reported being experiencing an error that pops up saying “Disconnected due to transmission error” while playing the game. The full error message is as follows:

ERROR Disconnected due to transmission error status: VIGOROUS

İf you are one of those experiencing the same error, this article is for you. Here, we will be discussing multiple solutions that will enable you to get rid of this error.

Here are the possible causes that might trigger Disconnected due to transmission error in Modern Warfare:

Based on the above scenarios, you can try applying a suitable fix to resolve the error.

To fix disconnected due to transmission error status vigorous, scan and repair your game files, update your network drivers, change your DNS server, reinstall shaders, or disable your antivirus. If that doesn’t work, use VPN software. We have discussed these fixes in detail below; so checkout.

See: Fix CoD Warzone DEV ERROR 5476 or DEV ERROR 6635.

Here are the methods that you can try to fix “Disconnected due to transmission error” on Modern Warfare:

Let us discuss the above solutions in detail now!

This error can be triggered due to corrupted, broken, or missing game files of Modern Warfare. So, if the scenario is applicable, you can try verifying the integrity of game files associated with the Modern Warfare game. Thankfully, there is a dedicated Scan and Repair feature provided in the Battle.net launcher that allows you to verify your game files. You can also use it to repair the game files of Modern Warfare.

Here are the steps to scene and repair game files for the Modern Warfare game on Battle.net:

In case you play the Modern Warfare game on Steam, you can follow the below steps to verify the integrity of game files:

If this method works for you, well and good. In case it fails to resolve the error, no worries. You can try the next potential fix to get rid of the error.

See: Fix COD Warzone Dev Error 6036 on startup.

If you are being disconnected from Modern Warfare randomly with the error message “Disconnected due to transmission error”, try troubleshooting your network. You need to make sure that you are connected to a stable and good speed internet. Apart from that, do make sure that you have up-to-date network drivers on your PC.

Now, you have different options to update your network drivers which are as follow:

Upon updating your network drivers, reboot your PC, and then try relaunching the game. Hopefully, the error will no longer be there.

If the error still persists, go ahead and try the next potential fix to resolve the error.

Read: Fix Modern Warfare Warzone’s High CPU Usage on PC.

The problem might lie with your DNS server provided by default by your ISP. If indeed the error is caused due to your DNS server, switch your DNS server to a third-party DNS service like the Google DNS server to resolve the error. Here are the steps to change to Google DNS server:

Now, try launching the Modern Warfare game and see if the error is now fixed or not.

See: Fix Warzone Error code 6 Diver on PC.

The shaders are installed and used for optimizing the Modern Warfare game. However, if its installation is corrupted, it might cause errors in the game. If the scenario is applicable, you can try reinstalling Shaders to fix the error. Here are the steps to do that:

In some instances, a few affected users have encountered the error because of the game conflicting with their overprotective antivirus. If the scenario is applicable, try disabling your antivirus or firewall temporarily and then see if the error is gone or not. In case the problem is fixed, you can be sure that your antivirus was the main culprit.

If it works, you can try allowing the game through the firewall. Or, add the game and game launcher’s executables to the exceptions/ exclusion list of your antivirus.

Read: Fix Call of Duty Warzone Dev Error Code 5573.

If one of the above solutions works for you, you can try using VPN software. It might help you bypass any network restrictions or avoid bandwidth throttling. So, try a VPN client like TunnelBear, Windscribe VPN, ProtonVPN, or NordVPN to resolve the error. Connect to a VPN and then relaunch your game. See if the error is now fixed.

Read: Fix Connection Interrupted error in COD Black Ops Cold War.

To fix the Disconnected Server error on Modern Warfare, make sure the problem is not from the server-side. If it is not a server error, try restarting your PC and the game, restarting or resetting your router to clear cache, installing pending Windows updates, and troubleshooting network problems. Other than that, you can try changing your region to get away with the error.

Now read: Fix Memory Error 13-71 in Call of Duty Modern Warfare and WarZone.

Komal has done M.Tech in CSE. For the last 4 years, she has been writing technical blogs - and she is keen on finding and bringing solutions to day-to-day tech problems.