Fallout 3 Windows 7 crash on startup, tried patch, xlive.dll fix, ffdshow does nothing

Anonymous
2010-01-21T03:52:35+00:00

My laptop should be a sufficient enough system to run Fallout 3.

Windows 7

core i3

4gb ram 32/64x

cocoa 2 smartaudio

intel graphics hd

I downloaded the patch from the Fallout website, then got the xlive.dll error, downloaded the patch to fix that, continued to crash on startup, searched for ffdshow couldn't find it, when I found it in the registry enabling or disabling it has nothing to do with gameplay or fallout port, also read elsewhere that it's another fix that doesn't work - especially for windows 7 users.  Tried running in Vista and XP, I'm set to run everything as admin., none of this ____ works.  I bought this game retail, since when does a game not work?  AND when I paid full price for it?  This is ____ stupid.  Is it the graphics card - I don't think so?  Please help, I don't play much games, was really looking forward to trying this one out.  But I guess things just aren't made the way they used to...to work.

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Anonymous
2010-01-22T03:50:52+00:00

Hi litleredpoetess

I would suggest you to check with the manufacturer regarding Windows 7 compatibility. 

You may even check for the compatibility from the below link: Windows compatibility center: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

Try installing the setup file in Windows Vista or XP compatibility mode. Steps to follow:

i.        Right Click on the game (On .exe file)

ii.      Click on Properties

iii.    Click on Compatibility tab

iv.     Select Run this program in compatibility mode and select windows vista

Below link for more reference: Make older programs run in this version of Windows: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

If the program or software is not compatible with windows 7 and if you are not able to run the software in compatibility mode then you need to contact the manufacturer of the software or program, for there are any update or patch for Windows 7.

Thanks and Regards:

Samhrutha G S - Microsoft Support.

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-08-13T02:48:50+00:00

    this friggen worked for me! all else failed and this worked, unreal

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-08-12T14:02:06+00:00

    i agree i just downloaded fallout for thirty dollars this is rediculous i downladed patches re-downloaded installed programs and it still will not work i wish it would work  this is annoying trying to fix this 24-7

     

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-08-03T18:48:55+00:00

    Be for u sent me an email i all ready trted the things you had said to do.  i did but the dll file in the directory but once i did i tryed to start up the game and the launch but became a link to it's self.  i deleted it and now i can play for about 2 minitutes before it crashes mid game.  any ideas?

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-08-03T15:48:42+00:00

    try to download d3d9.dll and put it in your fallout 3's directory. it fixed all of my problem

    Ignore this. Downloading single dll files is a very bad idea and really shouldn't be done, because the dll's can easily contain viruses. Also, d3dx9_##.dll is part of DirectX 9 so if it's missing or corrupted, reinstall DX9.

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