In almost every application that uses an overlay, it is really easy to turn them off. You have to go to the settings and then search a little here and there. Mostly they are under the general settings tab. Toggle the Overlay switch, and you are good to go. If you are unable to find the Overlay toggle. We recommend not using that application until your game becomes free from such error codes. If turning off the overlay did not help. Consider moving to the next solution.
Fix 2: Reinstall Graphics Card Driver
Reinstalling the graphics card driver fixes most of the error codes. You need to uninstall the existing driver. Then download the driver from the official manufacturer site, Nvidia or AMD. Follow the steps below to uninstall your graphics card driver.
- Right-click on the Windows button in the taskbar.
- Select Device Manager from the pop-up menu.
- Now in the Device Manager window, expand the Display Adapter option.
- Then double-click on your discrete graphics card.
- Now click on uninstall and proceed with the uninstallation.
- After you finish uninstalling, restart your computer.
After your computer starts, head to the official website of your graphics card manufacturer and download the latest device driver software. Then proceed with the on-screen installation guide. If this did not fix your issue, don’t panic. We have more for you.
Fix 3: Roll-Back Graphics Card Driver
If you experience the Dev error code 5523 issue after updating the graphics card driver, and before it was working fine. It is wise to roll back the driver and check if everything is back to normal. To roll-back, the graphics card driver, follow the steps below.
- Right-click on the Windows button in the taskbar.
- Select Device Manager from the pop-up menu.
- Now in the Device Manager window, expand the Display Adapter option.
- Then double click on your discrete graphics card.
- Now click on “Roll-back driver” and follow the on-screen instruction.
The computer might ask for a restart. Restart it and launch your game to check if the issue is fixed. If not, go for the next fix.
Fix 4: Run the Game as Administrator
Sometimes, the games are unable to utilize all the system resources due to a lack of permissions. As it is not possible to grant each and every permission, respectively. It is easier to turn on the Administrator’s rights for the game. To run the game as administrator, follow the steps below.
- Right-click on “Battle.net”
- Then select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.
- Now click on the “Compatibility tab.”
- After that, tick the two bottom checkboxes that say “Run this app as administrator” and “disable full-screen optimization.”
- Now continue to click apply, followed by OK.
Now restart the game, and you won’t face any issue. However, if you still face any problem, go on with the next fix.
Fix 5: Windows Update
Windows updates sometimes really help. Try to check if there are any pending Windows Updates available for your system. The updates really help in optimizing game files and well as fix internal corruption in files, so it is always wise to check for updates first. To check for windows updates, follow the steps below.
- Click on the Start button.
- Click on Settings
- Now click on “Update and Security.”
- Now at the top of the window, you will see a button written “Check for Updates” click on that
- Windows will start checking for available updates and update your system.
- Now restart your computer to install the updates.
After the restart, try to launch your game. Now it won’t show Dev error code. But still, if it shows, our last fix will repair that.
Fix 6: Repair the Game
Repairing the game solves the dev error codes. It clears the corrupt cache along with the corrupt game files that are usually stopping the game from starting. To repair the game, follow the steps below.
- Double click on Battle.net to launch it.
- After opening, find Call of Duty and click on the icon.
- On the game page, click on the “Options.”
- From the drop-down menu, select “Scan and Repair.”
- Now from the next context menu, click on “Begin Scan.”
- Scanning the whole game and repairing the corrupt section and game files will take some time.
After the scan is finished, restart your Battle.net and start the game. Now you won’t experience any Dev error codes or hiccups.
Wrap-UP
This guide was to help the players of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone who were experiencing Dev error codes. After following our fixes carefully, they won’t face any issues again. However, if you face any issue, reinstall the game. We hope all your problems have been resolved. If you have any queries or feedback, please comment below with your Name and E-mail ID. Likewise, check out our iPhone Tips and Tricks, PC tips and tricks, and Android Tips and Tricks for more such tips and tricks. We urge you to participate in the $100 giveaway by subscribing to our YouTube Channel. Thank You.
