Are you encountering Dev Error 7186 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 DMZ (MW2)? Continue reading this guide to fix it.
Recently MW2 launched an update (in August) due to which, users are facing problems and errors. Error 7186 is one of them.
Usually, you get this error when you enter a map in MW2. Although the error is related to a recent update, there are several ways you can try to fix this error.
In this guide, you’ll learn those ways!
How to Fix Dev Error 7186 in MW2
To fix dev error 7186 in MW2, first of all, check if your drivers are up to date. Your console and the game should also be up to date.
You can also try clearing the game data, persistent storage, or alternate MAC address. If this doesn’t help, uninstall and then reinstall Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
Check if the game is experiencing any updates or server issues. In this case, You will have to wait until a new update is launched or the developers fix the server issues.
Method 1: Update your Console and Game
Since this error is more likely to occur in consoles (PS4, PS5, Xbox One/X/S), make sure that your console and game are up to date.
- Go to Settings > System > Updates > Update.
- Next, go to My Games & Apps> Games > MW 2 > Manage game and add-ons > Update > Update all.
Method 2: Clear Game data and Persistent Storage
- Go to My Games & Apps > Games > MW 2 > Manage game and add-ons > Saved data > Select your profile > Delete everywhere.
- Go to Settings > Device & connections > Blu-ray > Persistent storage > Clear persistent storage.
Method 3: Clear alternate MAC address
- Go to Settings > General > Network settings > Advanced settings > Alternate MAC address > Clear
- After clearing the address, Restart.
Method 4: Reinstall Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
- Go to My Games & Apps > Games > MW 2 > Uninstall.
- Reinstall the game and launch it.
We hope the error is fixed now, but if it still occurs, wait till the new update is released.
Tell us how this guide goes for you! Thanks!