Introduction

Firstly, a downloads section will be included, which is exactly what it sounds like, contained in the section you will find all the downloads, some are necessary for your method, some are not.

Next, there will be a section for the original method, containing the method, and what you will need. It will be an easy to follow guide, with very detailed steps, to avoid confusion.

Finally,, I may or may not add a video tutorial on how to do this, but do not expect one soon, i will do it on request of a number of people.


I hope this guide helps.

Downloads

WinRAR; -DOWNLOAD-

WinRAR will be used to extract the Patch Blocker files, and the actual prestige files, it is a vital part of the procedure.

Patch Blocker; -DOWNLOAD-

Patch Blocker enables you to delete patches, and then start the game, without the game asking you to install the latest patch, this is what is known as bypassing. For detailed instructions on how to use patch blocker, please click the spoiler below.

Using Patch Blocker;

1) Open Patch Blocker, prior to extracting it, by double clicking the icon wherever you extracted the file.
2) You will see a screen with an IP, and a port, do not click start, or use this IP at all, yet.
3) Access the XMB on your PS3 by clicking the button in the middle of your controller, scroll along to 'Settings' then down to 'Network Settings'
4) Re-configure your settings, doing everything as usual, but only this time, hit yet when asked if you want to use a proxy server.
5) Enter the IP and port you see when running patch blocker, and then continue configuration as normal.
6) When you get to the point where you are asked to 'Test Connection' after everything is set-up hit 'Start' on patch blocker.
7) Do not close patch blocker at any time during this process, now hit test connection.
8) Your connection should succeed, and all patches will be disabled.
The Prestige Files; FOR US



Prestige File Downloads;

Prestige 1;
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Prestige 2;
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Prestige 3;
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Prestige 4;
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Prestige 5;
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Prestige 6;
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Prestige 7;
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Prestige 8;
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Prestige 9;
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Prestige 10;
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The Prestige Files; FOR UK

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Setting up the Prestige Files;

1) Extract them to your Desktop, or another easy to find place, using WinRAR.
2) Note down the names of the files, one should be 'Prestige', and the other 'Error' or something similar.
3) Leave these on your desktop, and they will be ready for use.
OK, That is it for the Downloads, as they are all you need, however you will need other things. Which are listed below.
2 PS3 controllers. (or just switch controller ID via PS button)
A USB memory stick

The explanation as to why you need these will become obvious as the tutorial progresses, so no detail will be gone into on these.

Method

Well, now we should be totally prepared to begin with the method, so let me briefly describe the format, the instructions will be given, and for the tricky parts, there will be a spoiler with additional help within it, this should minimize questions, and keep everything flowing.

1) Preparing the files.

In the original tutorial, only the US files are provided, so you may be used to transferring files over, but now this is not necessary, as both files have been provided.

You will need a memory stick for this part, and you will need to transfer all the contents of the desired prestige file, over to your flash drive.

This is a very simple process, simply open up your flash drive, and drag and drop the file, nothing too complicated.

2) Transferring to your PS3.

Plug your flash drive into your PS3, and go to 'Saved Data Utility' which will be listed under the 'Game' section. Head into this, and navigate your way to your flash drive.

When in your flash drive, find your save files that we made earlier, and hit triangle on them, and them press copy. What this is doing is taking your hacked saves, and overwriting the default saves, with said hacked ones.

3) Starting up Modern Warfare 2.

We all know how to set up Modern Warfare 2, so do so now. Allow Modern Warfare 2 to load up, and then make your way to multiplayer. This all must be down with the latest patch still installed, otherwise you've went wrong already.

Right, now you must read carefully, I will bullet point the following steps for ease of reading.
1.Go to 'Play Online' as usual, and let your stats load up.
2.Back out, and head to split screen.
3.Load up the 'PRESTIGE' file on one controller.
4.Load up the 'ERROR' file on the other controller.


You will get an error message! Just exit from it, it's perfectly normal.
Exit from the error, and go back into split screen.
Load up the profiles again, by pressing 'X' on each controller.
Now start a game, any type, any map, anything, just start one.
Exit the game, back to XMB.

4) Deleting the patch.

Right, so were back on the XMB, now you want to make your way over to the 'Game Data Utility' which is again under the 'Game' menu.

When in this, you will see a list of all the games you have played, all very interesting, yes. Now look for Modern Warfare 2, and delete it; which is of course done by hitting triangle, then finding delete.

Now you have deleted the patch successfully, but obviously we must prevent this patch from loading again, which brings us to the next step.

5) Blocking the patch.

This step will be done by using the patch blocker, which is in the downloads section earlier, if you haven't already downloaded, do so now.


1) Open Patch Blocker, prior to extracting it, by double clicking the icon wherever you extracted the file.
2) You will see a screen with an IP, and a port, do not click start, or use this IP at all, yet.
3) Access the XMB on your PS3 by clicking the button in the middle of your controller, scroll along to 'Settings' then down to 'Network Settings'
4) Re-configure your settings, doing everything as usual, but only this time, hit yet when asked if you want to use a proxy server.
5) Enter the IP and port you see when running patch blocker, and then continue configuration as normal.
6) When you get to the point where you are asked to 'Test Connection' after everything is set-up hit 'Start' on patch blocker.
7) Do not close patch blocker at any time during this process, now hit test connection.
8) Your connection should succeed, and all patches will be disabled.
5) Finalising the hack.

Nearly done guys. Now you have deleted the patch, you can start up Modern Warfare 2 again, and hopefully, nothing will happen and you will be bypassed.


If you sign out while bypassed, do not be alarmed, this is again normal, and you must just sign back in, and resume.
Do as you did before, go into 'Multiplayer' then 'Play Online' let your stats load, and then back out, and go into split screen.

Again, I will bullet point the following steps, for ease of reading.

1.Load up the error file, which will give you the error.
2.Exit from the error, then go back into split screen.
3.Hit 'X' and your error profile should load up again.
4.Now go into the split screen lobby, and prestige as normal.


Again, you will get an error, it's normal people!
5.Exit from the error message, and go back into split screen.
6.Change profile on controller 1, to the prestige profile, you will get no error.
7.Head to controller 2, and load up the error profile.
8.Exit from the error message again, and then go to 'Play Online'.
9.You will now see yourself as rank 70, in the previous prestige you desire.
10.Prestige as usual, and you will be rank 1, desired prestige, and this will stick.

6) A final adjustment.

Congratulations, you have completed the hack, however there is one more thing you must do, re-install the patch, otherwise you will still be bypassed, and constantly signing out.

To do this, exit the game, to the XMB, and re-configure your network settings, the opposite of what we done before. So basically, this time you do what you would normally do, however you hit 'No' on the proxy server option, rather than the 'Yes' option.

This will prevent the patch from being blocked, and you may now load up Modern Warfare 2 again, and you will be prompted to install the patch again, do so, and your back to normal.

hope this helps