Rainbow Six Siege: How to Fix Error 3-0x0001000B

Seeing an error code 3-0x0001000B in Rainbow Six Siege? Don’t worry, you’re not alone these days: many other gamers are seeing this error code on their end as well. Most of the time, the error code 3-0x0001000B means that Ubisoft’s servers are down for the moment, which is universal, and all you can do is wait.

But if this only happens on your computer, there could be network connection or game file integrity problems. In that case, we have some fixes for you. Read on and see how you can get the error code 3-0x0001000B in Rainbow Six Siege.

Try these fixes for the 3-0x0001000B error code in Rainbow Six Siege

You don’t have to try all the following methods: just work your way down the list until you find the one that does the trick to fix the error code 3-0x0001000B in Rainbow Six Siege for you.

1. Switch to the game server that’s closest to you
2. Try the Google DNS instead of the default one
3. Disable possible conflicting programs
4. Verify the game files
5. Repair system files

1. Switch to the game server that’s closest to you

The error code 3-0x0001000B in Rainbow Six Siege is usually related to network connection, especially when the server you’re connected to is very far from that of Ubisoft. To see if this is a problem for you, you can do the following to switch the server you connect to in Rainbow Six Siege manually:

1. Go to Documents/My Game/Rainbow Six – Siege/, you should then see a folder with a rather long name that combines numbers and letters, open it. Then double-click the GameSettings.ini file to open it with Notepad.
   
2. Scroll to the bottom of this setting file, and find the [ONLINE] section. You should see that the data center hint is default.
   
3. Check the entries listed here to see which one is closest to you. For instance, if you’re in California, then the closest server should be ‘us west‘, then you should change the default value to wus like this:
   
4. Then press the Ctrl and the S keys on your keyboard to save the change.

Try Rainbow Six Siege again to see if the error code 3-0x0001000B persists. If so, please move on.

2. Try the Google DNS instead of the default one

As mentioned, the error code 3-0x0001000B in Rainbow Six Siege could relate to your network connection, especially if the default DNS server provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider) is not stable enough. In that case, we’d suggest you first flush the DNS cache, and then switch to the default DNS server from Google.

To do so:

1: Flush your DNS

By flushing your DNS, your DNS cache will be cleared. When your PC needs to access a website, it’ll need to obtain the address from the DNS server again. This may fix the error code 3-0x0001000B in Rainbow Six Siege if the DNS cache data is invalid or corrupt. Here’s how:

1. Press the Windows logo key and R on your keyboard to invoke the Run box.
2. Type cmd, then press Shift and Enter at the same time. If prompted for permission, click Yes.
   
3. Copy ipconfig /flushdns, and paste it in the pop-up window. Then press Enter.
   
4. Your DNS cache is successfully cleared.
   

2: Switch to a public DNS server

Then use the Google DNS server instead:

1. On your taskbar, right-click the network icon, then click Open Network & Internet settings.
   
2. Click Change adapter options.
   
3. Right-click the network you’re using, then click Properties.
   
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties.
   
5. Select Use the following DNS server addresses, fill in the Google DNS server addresses as below, then click OK.
   
   Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
   Alternate DNS server: 8.8.4.4
   
   

When the above changes are made, launch Rainbow Six Siege again to see if the error code 3-0x0001000B remains. If so, please move on.

3. Disable possible conflicting programs

Steam, Ubisoft, and Epci Games Launcher can be a bit sensitive about certain programs running in the background. Here’s a list of software that could most likely cause the error code 3-0x0001000B in Rainbow Six Siege:

• NZXT CAM
• MSI Afterburner
• Razer Cortex
• Anti-virus or anti-spyware software
• VPN, proxy, or other firewall and security software
• P2P or file-sharing software
• IP filtering or blocking software
• Download manager programs

So before you start the game, make sure to close all unneeded applications:

1. Right-click the Windows taskbar and select Task Manager.
   
2. Select each resource-hogging application and click End Task to close them one by one.
   

Then run Rainbow Six Siege again to see if the error code 3-0x0001000B is fixed. If not, please move on.

4. Verify the game files

The error code 3-0x0001000B in Rainbow Six Siege could also be caused by faulty or corrupted game files. To see if this is your case, you can repair or verify the game files on:

• Epic Games Launcher
• Ubisoft Connect
• Steam

4.1 Epic Games Launcher

To verify the game’s files on Epic Games Launcher:

1. On Epic Game Launcher, find Rainbow Six Siege in your Library. Click the three dots on the right side of the game line and select Manage.
   
2. Click Verify to start verifying the game files.
   
3. Wait for validation to complete. (It may take a while to verify all your files.)
4. When the validation is done, run your Rainbow Six Siege again to see if error code 3-0x0001000B remains.

4.2 Ubisoft Connect

To verify the game’s files on Ubisoft Connect:

1. Open Ubisoft Connect, and find Rainbow Six Siege under the Games tab.
2. Select Properties, then Verify files under Local files.
3. If prompted, select Repair. Ubisoft Connect will then download and restore any missing or corrupted files.
   
4. Then launch Rainbow Six Siege again to see if it the error code 3-0x0001000B persists.

4.3 Steam

1. Launch Steam.
2. In the LIBRARY, right-click on your game and select Properties from the drop-down menu.
   
   
3. Select the Installed Files tab and click on the Verified integrity of game files button.
   
   
4. Steam will verify the game’s files – this process may take several minutes.
5. Then launch Rainbow Six Siege again to see if it the error code 3-0x0001000B persists.

If verifying or repairing the game files doesn’t help to fix the error code 3-0x0001000B in Rainbow Six Siege, please move on.

5. Repair system files

If you are facing persistent issues and none of the previous solutions have proven effective, it’s possible that your corrupted system files are to blame. To rectify this, repairing the system files becomes crucial. The System File Checker (SFC) tool can assist you in this process. By executing the “sfc /scannow” command, you can initiate a scan that identifies problems and repairs missing or corrupted system files. However, it is important to note that the SFC tool primarily focuses on scanning major files and may overlook minor issues.

In situations where the SFC tool falls short, a more powerful and specialized Windows repair tool is recommended. Fortect is an automated Windows repair tool that excels in identifying problematic files and replacing malfunctioning ones. By scanning your PC comprehensively, Fortect can provide a more comprehensive and effective solution for repairing your Windows system.

1. Download and install Fortect.
2. Open Fortect. It will run a free scan of your PC and give you a detailed report of your PC status.
   
3. Once finished, you’ll see a report showing all the issues. To fix all the issues automatically, click Start Repair (You’ll need to purchase the full version. It comes with a 60-day Money-Back Guarantee so you can refund anytime if Fortect doesn’t fix your problem).
   

(Tips: Still unsure if Fortect is what you need? Check this Fortec Review! )

Please note that system file repair alone might not help to fix the error code 3-0x0001000B in Rainbow Six Siege. It’s one troubleshooting step to try, and this error can also be caused by the factors we mentioned above. Still, a clean Windows system free of file errors is a good foundation for stable gaming.

Thanks for reading this post. If you’ve managed to fix the error code 3-0x0001000B in Rainbow Six Siege with a different solution, please feel free to share by leaving a comment below. We’re all ears.

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