Fallout 3 on Windows 7.

[BonezOz]

There are a couple of area's that I have determined it will crash if I go there, just can't remember which ones

Is it a copy you've got, as it use to do the same for me until I got a decent 5GB in size version, and have you got the 1.7 update?

Don't know the size as it's on DVD

Yes, fully updated to 1.7 UK patch

It's not as bad as it used to be, turning off desktop composition and setting to run in compatibility mode

 

[smarteyeball]

A lot of these 'tips and tricks' shouldn't really be needed.

Any of you using cracked launchers etc?

 

[sygnus21]

I've been keeping an eye on this feed via e-mail, and I'm becoming quite interested in solving this issue(s). Providing I can make the time to do it.

I have a few questions I'd like to ask those whom are having the issues, the answers will help me move in on the first part of my investigation.

I'll get down to the bottom of the issues, one way or another!

~~~Haxsys

What's up? :shock:

http://www.sevenforums.com/gaming/309-fallout-3-windows-7-a-31.html#post466279

 

[Baggers]

A lot of these 'tips and tricks' shouldn't really be needed.

Any of you using cracked launchers etc?

You're right they shouldn't, but it is the case. I purchased GOTYE on Steam and expected to play it straight after it finished downloading and installed all the updates. Unfortnately it didn't work like that. It's a genuine version no cracks or dodgy downloads.

 

[georgebelcheff]

Yeah my fault, the first time I ran it I was greeted by a black screen, so I thought those options fixed it. Turned them off, and still works on my 64bit version now too.

This game looks amazing

FR3F4LL,
First of all, I am not a "computer guru", so all this computer language is jiberish to me. However, I DO know the basics and somewhat a little more, so I'm not computer illiterate. I am desperately trying to figure out why Fallout 3 will not work on my Windows 7 64 bit Dell. Installation runs smooth, yet it is the start up that bugs out. Into play screen plays and what not, but once i click "Play-New Game" it bugs and shuts down to desktop. It says "Fallout 3 had failed. yada yada yada." I can't find a fix anywhere. Any help from you is much appreciated. I would prefer an email if possible: [email protected], however, I will be checking this as much as possible. Thank you.

 

[Frostmourne]

Yeah my fault, the first time I ran it I was greeted by a black screen, so I thought those options fixed it. Turned them off, and still works on my 64bit version now too.

This game looks amazing

FR3F4LL,
First of all, I am not a "computer guru", so all this computer language is jiberish to me. However, I DO know the basics and somewhat a little more, so I'm not computer illiterate. I am desperately trying to figure out why Fallout 3 will not work on my Windows 7 64 bit Dell. Installation runs smooth, yet it is the start up that bugs out. Into play screen plays and what not, but once i click "Play-New Game" it bugs and shuts down to desktop. It says "Fallout 3 had failed. yada yada yada." I can't find a fix anywhere. Any help from you is much appreciated. I would prefer an email if possible: [email protected], however, I will be checking this as much as possible. Thank you.

Simple, that laptop has not enough balls for the game - intergrated graphics are simply not enough as is the Pentium.

 

[sygnus21]

Fallout 3 "Official" Requirements

Fallout: Welcome to the Official Site - Scroll down to what are the PC system requirements.

Questions about Fallout 3 on notebooks....

fallout 3 requirements laptop - Google Search

Good luck...

 

[ropd]

OK, I load Fallout 3 and it seems fine. I click "New Game" and it gives me the message "Fallout 3 has failed" or something very similar. The game is on a new build with a fresh install of Windows 7 Home premium (a different machine than the one I'm currently using). I've updated to version 1.7 and get the same thing. Like one other guy said on here, I'm no computer guru but I can do a little more than the basics (very little, but I'm not a noob) and even understand a limited amount of computer gibberish. I built this rig specifically for gaming and video work and really wanted to play FO3. It loaded and ran fine on my old system with XP. God knows it can't be a deficiency in my hardware (except maybe the sound end). Help please.

 

[Frostmourne]

OK, I load Fallout 3 and it seems fine. I click "New Game" and it gives me the message "Fallout 3 has failed" or something very similar. The game is on a new build with a fresh install of Windows 7 Home premium (a different machine than the one I'm currently using). I've updated to version 1.7 and get the same thing. Like one other guy said on here, I'm no computer guru but I can do a little more than the basics (very little, but I'm not a noob) and even understand a limited amount of computer gibberish. I built this rig specifically for gaming and video work and really wanted to play FO3. It loaded and ran fine on my old system with XP. God knows it can't be a deficiency in my hardware (except maybe the sound end). Help please.

Start by updating all your drivers including chipset and BIOS. Also make sure everything is connected right in your system. Finally run Memtest86+ and chkdsk - open up Windows Explorer for the latter, right click your drive, properties, tools tab, check now, tick both boxes, reboot.

 

[smarteyeball]

I just re-installed FO3 (non-GOTYE) + DLC and I haven't had an issue.

So I'm sorry to say, it does sound like a potential h/ware issue at this stage.

 

[sygnus21]

What resolution are you trying to run the game in? Also as has been said a few times you might want to visits Bethesda's web site seeing how they are the experts on the game. Troubleshooting Tips - Bethesda Softworks Forums

One other thing, and I hate to say this... have a look at the SecuROM FAQ page - https://support.securom.com/pop_fallout3.html and follow the guides there as well.

Don't know why this area wasn't brought up before

 

[sygnus21]

I just re-installed FO3 (non-GOTYE) + DLC and I haven't had an issue.

So I'm sorry to say, it does sound like a potential h/ware issue at this stage.

I won't necessarily say that, it could be software, maybe SecuROM. At any rate I too suffer no issues, but... (that's me)

Unfortunately for others, there is an issue.

 

[BonezOz]

I just re-installed FO3 (non-GOTYE) + DLC and I haven't had an issue.

So I'm sorry to say, it does sound like a potential h/ware issue at this stage.

With so many people having the same issue? I think it is software compatibility.

 

[Warluck]

Sorry to say but some of you just don't provide enough information about your problem so people here can help you.

Saying you are no noob in computer world doesn't help at all. If you expect a little bit of help you have to provide informations about your system, OS, hardware, driver versions, etc.

We need to know more about what you installed, for Fallout, what version, GOTY or other, Patch level, etc.

Besides,
you install GOTY version and it crash and you install non-GOTY version with DLC pack and it works than it is DEFINETELY NOT an hardware problem...! I probably not understand the comment but that's what happen when you reply with no context in your post.

 

[BonezOz]

Sorry to say but some of you just don't provide enough information about your problem so people here can help you.

Saying you are no noob in computer world doesn't help at all. If you expect a little bit of help you have to provide informations about your system, OS, hardware, driver versions, etc.

We need to know more about what you installed, for Fallout, what version, GOTY or other, Patch level, etc.

Besides,
you install GOTY version and it crash and you install non-GOTY version with DLC pack and it works than it is DEFINETELY NOT an hardware problem...! I probably not understand the comment but that's what happen when you reply with no context in your post.

OK, I've tried the GOTYE and non-GOTY and both have an issue when entering or being in enclosed places, such as the Museum of history. Figure that one out. Purchased through Steam, running in XP compat mode, Aero off.

 

[Warluck]

OK, I've tried the GOTYE and non-GOTY and both have an issue when entering or being in enclosed places, such as the Museum of history. Figure that one out. Purchased through Steam, running in XP compat mode, Aero off.

What kind of issue? Computer freeze, crash to windows, black screen?

Do you have the latest patch, 1.7?

When you crash, go to the event viewer in the application section and have a look if you have an error message from Fallout.

Or do you have any messages appearing on the screen?

What king of computer do you have?, Video Card? Graphics details, high or low and is the VSync turned on or off?

 

[Sulik]

Installation Error's

Hey Guy's!

I have some trouble during the F3 installation. If I try to install F3 the first error occures at installing the "Fallout 3 Mashes.bsa" (or sth like that^^) Other .bsa-files seem to be damaged, too. The installer tells me, that the installing bsa-file doesn't match the bsa-file from installation-source directory.
So i thought my disc may be damaged. --> I tried a nother one --> still the same problem! I already tried to install in Win Vista Compatibility-Mode but the errors still occure...
Maybe this Problem already appears in this thread anywhere, but pls forgive me, i dont wated to waste hourse with reading the whole 38 pages.
At least I want to excuse for my grammar and stuff. english is not my mother toung. but i think you'll understand me anyway

Greetz

Sulik

 

[silentgut]

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??

 

[Sulik]

I know this Problem, too. I had it before my new Problem appears the first time
I tried to fix it by re-installing, but it all end up in the issue i told above^^
Have u tried to update your graphic-drivers?

 

[valtonray]

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.