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|publisher      = [[Wikipedia:Bethesda Softworks|Bethesda Softworks]]<br />[[Wikipedia:ZeniMax Media|ZeniMax Media]]
 
|publisher      = [[Wikipedia:Bethesda Softworks|Bethesda Softworks]]<br />[[Wikipedia:ZeniMax Media|ZeniMax Media]]
 
|engine        = [[Wikipedia:Gamebryo|Gamebryo]]
 
|engine        = [[Wikipedia:Gamebryo|Gamebryo]]
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|release dates  = 28 October 2008
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|release dates  = October 28, 2008
 
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1) Open up the <code>FALLOUT.ini</code> file in: <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Fallout3\</code> using Notepad.
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1) Open <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Fallout3\FALLOUT.ini</code>
  
 
2) Find the following lines:
 
2) Find the following lines:
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit Field Of View (FOV)}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit Field Of View (FOV)}}
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1) Open up the <code>FALLOUT.ini</code> file in: <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Fallout3</code> using Notepad.
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1) Open <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Fallout3\FALLOUT.ini</code>
  
 
2) Find the following lines:
 
2) Find the following lines:
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{{Fixbox/fix|link=false|Disable [[Mouse Acceleration]]<ref>http://www.tweakguides.com/Fallout3_8.html TweaksGuides.com</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|link=false|Disable [[Mouse Acceleration]]<ref>http://www.tweakguides.com/Fallout3_8.html TweaksGuides.com</ref>}}
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1) Open up the <code>fallout.ini</code> file in <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Fallout3\</code> using Notepad.
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1) Open <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Fallout3\fallout.ini</code>
  
 
2) Find the section: <code>[Controls]</code>
 
2) Find the section: <code>[Controls]</code>
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== System Requirements ==
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==System requirements==
 
{{System Requirements
 
{{System Requirements
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|minOS_ = Windows XP/Windows Vista
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|minOS = Windows XP/Windows Vista
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|recOS_ = Windows Vista
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|recOS = Windows Vista
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|minproc_ = 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
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|minproc = 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
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|recproc_ = Intel Core 2 Duo processor
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|recproc = Intel Core 2 Duo processor
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|minmem_ = 1GB System RAM (Windows XP)/ 2GB System RAM (Windows Vista)
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|minmem = 1GB System RAM (Windows XP)/ 2GB System RAM (Windows Vista)
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|recmem_ = 2 GB System RAM
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|recmem = 2 GB System RAM
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|minHD_ = 8 GB free
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|minHD = 8 GB free
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|minGPU1_ = Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6800 or better/ATI X850 or better)
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|minGPU = Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6800 or better/ATI X850 or better)
  
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|minVRAM_ = 256MB VRAM
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|minVRAM = 256MB VRAM
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|recGPU1_ = Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512MB RAM (NVIDIA 8800 series, ATI 3800 series)
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|recGPU = Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512MB RAM (NVIDIA 8800 series, ATI 3800 series)
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|recGPU2_ =
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|recVRAM = 512MB VRAM
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|recVRAM_ = 512MB VRAM
 
 
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=== Game Keeps Minimizing ===
 
=== Game Keeps Minimizing ===
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{{ii}} Caused by the cursor being active in the background (and clicking Icons, Links, Buttons etc)
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{{ii}} Caused by the cursor being active in the background (and clicking Icons, Links, Buttons etc.)
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Visual Themes and Desktop Composition}}
 
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{{ii}} Try the Audio Codec fix for game crashes first, if your pip-boy radio still skips (test with the enclave channel) owners of a creative soundcard may find that this helps.
 
{{ii}} Try the Audio Codec fix for game crashes first, if your pip-boy radio still skips (test with the enclave channel) owners of a creative soundcard may find that this helps.
  
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#Open the "FALLOUT.INI" (my documents/my games/Fallout3) double the "iAudioCacheSize=2048" to 4096.
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#Edit <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Fallout3\fallout.ini</code>
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# double the "iAudioCacheSize=2048" to 4096.
 
#Install the latest creative drivers and volume control panel for your soundcard, as well as creative alchemy.
 
#Install the latest creative drivers and volume control panel for your soundcard, as well as creative alchemy.
 
#Add fallout 3 to creative alchemy: Select 'use game path' and point it to your fallout 3 install folder (probably "...\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout 3 goty".  Do not install to subfolder.  Settings should be:  Buffers=10; Duration=5; Maximum Voice Count=128.  Leave direct music enabled.
 
#Add fallout 3 to creative alchemy: Select 'use game path' and point it to your fallout 3 install folder (probably "...\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout 3 goty".  Do not install to subfolder.  Settings should be:  Buffers=10; Duration=5; Maximum Voice Count=128.  Leave direct music enabled.
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
  
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[[Category:Game]]
 
 
[[Category:Windows]]
 
[[Category:Windows]]

Revision as of 04:26, 11 February 2013

Template:Infobox Fallout (series)

Key Points

Runs well on Windows 7 x64 bit using the multiple core CPU fix.[1]
Uses Games For Windows Live.

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Unavailable to purchase in some regions due to Games For Windows Live region restrictions.

Games For Windows Live

Games For Windows Live a requirement for playing the game.
Instructions

Game of the Year Edition

Includes all DLC packs:

  • Operation Anchorage
  • Broken Steel
  • The Pitt
  • Mothership Zeta
  • Point Lookout

Note: You might have to move theses DLC if you are using Windows 7/8. If you don't the game will crash.

Improvements

Mods

  • Fallout Mod Manager - the best mod manager for Fallout 3, making the process of installing mods much easier.
  • Fallout 3 Nexus - the most popular host for almost all Fallout 3 mods.

NTCore 4GB Patch

Improves performance for any x64 bit operating system with more than 2GB RAM, by allowing it to access up to 4GB RAM.

Game Data

Configuration File Location

Template:Save Game Table

Save Game Location

Template:Save Game Table

Cloud Syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video Settings

Template:Video Settings

Most graphics options are accessible on the main launcher screen.

Multi-Monitor

Adds support for multi-monitor displays.
Display HUD on middle display.
Instructions
Relevant multi-monitor resolutions:
3840x1024 5040x1050
iSafeZoneXWide=610 iSafeZoneXWide=770
iSafeZoneYWide=15 iSafeZoneYWide=15
iSafeZoneX=610 iSafeZoneX=770

Field Of View (FOV)

Instructions

These values use the 5:4 aspect ratio as a baseline FOV:

Aspect Ratio FOV Value
4:3 79.9000
16:9 105.3000
15:9 99.0000
16:10 95.2000

Borderless Fullscreen Windowed

Working using GameCompanion, Borderless Windowed, ShiftWindow and AutoHotKey.[2]

Input Settings

Template:Input Settings

Mouse Acceleration

Instructions

System requirements

Template:System Requirements

Game runs well on Windows 7 x64 bit provided that the multiple core CPU fix is applied.

Issues Fixed

Game Crashes Randomly

Caused by problem with Windows 7 and multiple-core CPUs, such as dual-core or quad-core CPUs.
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

Game Keeps Minimizing

Caused by the cursor being active in the background (and clicking Icons, Links, Buttons etc.)
Instructions

Crash When Starting New Game Or Loading Save

Commonly caused by a codec issue.
Instructions
Instructions
Apparent Windows 7 Aero Incompatibility
Instructions

Pip-boy radio Skipping or Stuttering

Instructions

Save Games Missing

If logged into Games for Windows LIVE, the game will save the save files under the currently logged-in username. If logged out of the service, the game will be unable to locate the saves.

Instructions

If you restart the game, your saves should be detected.


References