Fallout 3 on Windows 7.

I just wanted to tell, that i fixed the installation problem i reported on my own. I just used an imige file and mounted it to a virtual drive. i dont know why, but no errors occured during the whole installation.
it seems that there was a problem with my disc-drive. but if anyone should have the same issue, just try to mount an imige ;-)
The Problem with the black screen turn back is fixed, too... for me 8-)
I remember, that I had this blackscreen issue right after ibnstalling the RAFO-Mod.
to fix that you have to change the start-priority of the mod-files. how to do that is written in the read-me file, usually.

I'm experiencing what i believe is referred to as stuttering in open areas outside. All my drivers are fuly updated and GOTY is patched to version 1.7, no mods. I have tried turning of the v-sync, both in game and forced through the nvidia controls, but nothing really changed. My system should be more than able to play the game problem free. Any ideas?
<-sys specs

valtonray said:

the simple fact is most issues with gaming come down to either drivers not being up to date, or your hardware can't handle it. once those two have been cleared out we can look into other issues with many games especially bethseda games that frequently bring users here if your running any mods it's important that we know which mods you are using, that alone can break the game. the more information we have about your system and what the problem is the quicker we can give you a solution and the quicker you can get to playing.

While I agree that a lot of it could be hardware or driver based, it's not necessarily fact that it’s only a hardware or driver issue. Some software, especially SecuROM based games (Fallout 3) DO have issues with other software, especially imaging or copying software. For example, it been highly publicized that the use of Daemon Tools for example, will cause issues with SecuROM based games. In fact some games that use SecuROM won’t even install if you DT, or any other emulation program installed (SecuROM FAQ 2.9 Answer)

Now, is that a hardware or software issue?

Thus to say it's only a hardware issue is like saying Windows is faultless! We all know that certainly isn’t true!

As for providing the most pertinent information, for the most part that IS being done. Could it be better, yeah. Read my "How To Ask For Help" guide in my sig.

While I don't have any issues with Fallout 3 under my current W7 system, It doesn't mean others are quite so lucky, or can't have problems, so...

At any rate I would suggest you read through this entire thread before making such rash statements.

My two cents

Thanks.

Kjellis85 said:

I'm experiencing what i believe is referred to as stuttering in open areas outside. All my drivers are fuly updated and GOTY is patched to version 1.7, no mods. I have tried turning of the v-sync, both in game and forced through the nvidia controls, but nothing really changed. My system should be more than able to play the game problem free. Any ideas?
<-sys specs

Two things that's been suggested by me earlier in this thread...

If you have a large save folder for the game, clean it out to no more than the last five saves.

If you have the radio turned on, turn it off.

I had a problem with both micro stuttering and crashes and both these fixes worked for me so give it a try.

Also, I would highly suggest that anyone looking for help with issues dealing with the game look through this ENTIRE thread as there are many many suggestions which may have helped someone fix their issue(s).

Good luck.

silentgut said:

Mine not working..... when i install it and all and try to play it it just turn black and go back to normal??... any suggestions??

I would bet your video card is an OC one? If it is the case, download Rivatuner or use tools provided for your video device to underclock it a bit, lets say, use "normal" speed for you card model and the black screen should stop. I had the exact same problem and I fixed this with the technique above.

G'Luck

Warluck said:

silentgut said:

Mine not working..... when i install it and all and try to play it it just turn black and go back to normal??... any suggestions??

I would bet your video card is an OC one? If it is the case, download Rivatuner or use tools provided for your video device to underclock it a bit, lets say, use "normal" speed for you card model and the black screen should stop. I had the exact same problem and I fixed this with the technique above.

G'Luck

I doubt the poster's GeForce 8400 GS is overclocked to the point of causing the issue they have. However, if you have to underclock a stock video card, somethings wrong with it and it should be replaced as it's not working to it's intended specs.

It would also be helpful if the poster provided a little more info. Does this happen with every game? Did they try any of the other steps listed here? Is it patched?

And what exactly does this mean...???

silentgut said:

it just turn black and go back to normal

Questions Questions Questions.

He's talking about a Crash to Desktop (CTD). I got the same Problem. I run the Fallout.exe and get kicked back to desktop after a short loading-screen (about 1sec).This is a well known problem. Bethesda reported a fix for this issue: Just put Fllout 3.exe on the "Black-List" in ffdshow settings.
But some people, like me,... got this issue and dont even have ffdshow installed on theire System...
So I dont know hiw to fix it anyway. Can someone help?
My System:
Intel C2D E8500 @ 3,64GHz
4GB Corsair Dominator PC8500
XFX GTX285 Black Edition
Windows 7 Ultimate x64