Fallout 3 on Windows 7 x64


  1. Posts : 1
    Windows 7 x64
       #1

    Fallout 3 on Windows 7 x64


    Fallout 3 GoTY crashes on startup. Nothing but black screen shows up before it crashes. I bought it on Steam.
    I was able to play the game from disk and not GoTY, without any DLCs about a year ago on the same system - Windows 7 x64. I bought the game recently because I lost my disk. I've reinstalled Windows in the meantime once.
    I've got DirectX installed when launching games on Steam, also installed using a webinstall from MS website recently, so it's up-to-date. There is no other game that crashes too. My Nvidia drivers are latest version also.
    I've tried reinstalling the game but it still didn't work. I've tried deleting F3 folder from My Documents which also didn't help.
    I've tried compatibility modes and "Run as Administrator" function, neither did help.
    I haven't changed anything in my hardware so it's not hardware-related.

    What might be the problem?
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  2. Posts : 1,375
    Ubuntu 12.10
       #2

    Try disabling the Steam Community In-Game. Library > Fallout 3 GOTY > Properties > Untick 'Enable Steam Community In-Game'.

    Slasher
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  3. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #3

    If your processor has 4 cores then watch this video: [HD] Fallout 3 - Windows 7 Fix [In Depth] - YouTube
    Your welcome :)
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  4. Posts : 1,375
    Ubuntu 12.10
       #4

    Sandwich247 said:
    If your processor has 4 cores then watch this video: [HD] Fallout 3 - Windows 7 Fix [In Depth] - YouTube
    Your welcome :)
    I already told him what to do that is contained in the video, so no need :).
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  5. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #5

    Exit Steam, go to Computer>C>Program Files (x86)>Steam>steamapps>common>fallout 3>run fallout3.exe

    Pretty much running the game without steam.
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  6. Posts : 1,375
    Ubuntu 12.10
       #6

    Pray tell me how running games without Steam would help?
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  7. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #7

    SlasherIT said:
    Pray tell me how running games without Steam would help?
    You might never know.
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  8. Posts : 1,375
    Ubuntu 12.10
       #8

    FrankYates said:
    SlasherIT said:
    Pray tell me how running games without Steam would help?
    You might never know.
    I know.
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