Simply run the executable and GFWL will install the needed files, allowing FO3 to work. Here is a direct link to get the installer. You have to install Games for Windows Live to get Fallout 3 working again. Somehow windows 10 doesn't have the files. This is how you fix it.įallout 3 uses Games for Windows Live. This thread is largely obsolete besides the edits at the bottom of this.įallout 3 GOTY will launch the launcher, but when you go to play the game: Nothing. There may be issues with mods or other things There's a downgrader to the previous version of Fallout 3 on the Nexus mod site if you need the previous version. The update removes the requirements for GFWL and is said to fix a number of crashes.
The Nexus also has Unofficial patches, which fix a lot of bugs in the game.ATTENTION: Fallout 3 has updated mid October 2021. There should be a patch/fix at the Nexus that addresses issues with GFWL, if that continues to be an issue. If you still have problems visit FO3 Nexus - the best site for all things FO3 and Bethesda. Instead of iNumHWThreads=2, change it to iNumHWThreads=1ģ) Download and install the Windows 7 Codec Pack (works on Win10 too). This will limit the game to 2 cores and prevent the engine bug from causing the game to freeze. Open up the fallout.ini file in My Documents\My Games\Fallout3 (make a copy first for backup)īUseThreadedAI=0 (Open the ini file with notepad - Click Edit - then find - copy this lineĪdd another line (hit Enter on keyboard) after it and insert: (copy and paste the next line) This will cause the game to lock-up at the Birthday part, if not sooner. Patch 1.6 & 1.7 mostly address issues with Mothership Zeta & Point Lookout expansion packs.Ģ) (All versions) - The game has a problem with quad-core processors. Be sure to use the correct language version (there is a UK and US English version). I have only gone as far as 1.5, but they go to 1.7. The main benefit is to avoid 'permissions' problems, especially when modding games, but it can help with other issues as well.ī) Patch the game. In the C: drive will do, but if you have another Partition or HDD use that option. Ī) There can be benefits to not installing to the default location - Program Files( X86). Now start the install directly from the setup.exe.
Setup.exe - then Properties, and set compatibility to Vista sp1.
Next, R/click on the DVD drive, and click open - and R/click. To install in compatibility mode close the install/setup window after autorun launches the installer. Install using Vista sp1 compatibility mode (you can select Vista sp1 after installing, but installing with FO3 has always been problematic, and there are a number of fixes/tweaks to help make it more stable.ġ) (This applies to the retail disk version) The only issue ? Well, if it can run Skyrim it can run FO3. "the only issue I may have is my video card, "
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