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The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 beta test phase has received some complaints about the ‘Detrick Guernsey’ error. Currently, the FPS classic’s beta is running live for PlayStation awaiting Xbox and PC beta launch in the upcoming weekend. But it seems like the ‘Detrick Guernsey’ connectivity issue has reached the Activision servers of COD: Modern Warfare 3 already. 

The connectivity error is one of the most prominently persisting issues in the game. Unfortunately, it has been associated with the Call of Duty franchise for a while. Although the issue doesn’t have a permanent solution, the logging out glitch can be solved with the help of some techniques that can be used by the players. Here’s everything to know about the connectivity error. 

What is the ‘Detrick Guernsey’ server notice? 

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As you might have already figured, the Detrick Guernsey error is a connectivity server error that doesn’t let you access the Activision servers. Most of the complaints suggest that it mostly happens moments after a player launches the game. This particular error usually occurs when there’s an issue with the game’s servers or in rare cases with the player’s internet. Being a recurring problem in the FPS giant, it doesn’t allow the players to log in to a game or queue up for a match in multiplayer mode. 

However, the issue has existed in the CoD world for quite some time, Modern Warfare 2 came under massive fan scrutiny for the same. A possible reason behind the same can be attributed to the traffic that the Modern Warfare series invited as a brand. The gaming community had constantly asked the developers to address the error in the next big layout of release. Well, the latest reports suggest that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 faces similar issues. 

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The first thing one needs to understand before trying to fix the error is the fact that it’s mostly associated with the source servers of the developers. Thus, there is no permanent solution to the issue currently. Also, most of the time players feel like there’s not much they can do to overcome the bug. Apparently, there are some tricks you can use to overcome the connectivity error which seemed to have worked for the gamers. 

Fixing the connectivity issue in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

To address the issue, you can use any of the following measures – 

1. Restart the Game: While this sounds like a very weird approach to resolving the server issue, a lot of fans have claimed that restarting the game more than once has actually helped them get back their connectivity. So, if you’re unable to log in to the Activision server, we would highly recommend you restart the game one or two times to get back to connectivity. 

2. Take some time: Another likely approach you may follow to move across the connection error is to give some time to the server. Most of the time, the Detrick Guernsey error happens when the Activision servers are facing immense overload. Because the beta run of Modern Warfare 3 is just in its initial phase, an overloaded server incident seems highly possible. So, giving the source some time to get the load off certainly would help you get back to the FPS forefront. 

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3. Keep yourself updated with Call of Duty server status: If the MW3 servers are offline for maintenance, the Detrick Guernsey error may appear, thus you should check the server status to see if you can play the game or not. You can either visit Activision’s official page or the Call of Duty social media channels to do this. Activision is very likely to publish a statement detailing the problems they are having if the developer is at fault. You will need to wait for the servers to restart if they are down to access the open beta once more.

4. Verify your internet connection: As mentioned earlier, most of the time this issue is a result of server failure. But in the rarest of cases, it does seem to arise from a player’s internet connection issues. Before going to the last resolution, it is highly advised that players check their internet connectivity status. If there’s any doubt about the connect status, make sure to restart your router. Once thorough with the double verification, you might be able to know if your internet is to be blamed or not. 

5. Seek support from Activision: Does the issue still persist? No worries, just visit the Activision Support site and get yourself a support ticket by addressing the problems you’re facing. In most cases, the service works on your complaint in a matter of hours. 

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In conclusion, one piece of advice to all the CoD fanatics enjoying MW3 beta right now, if you face such an issue, the first thing you need to make sure of is being patient. Hopefully, you won’t need this assistance more than once! 

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