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#In the Screen Resolution Control Panel, click on the drop down list labeled "Multiple Displays" and select "Show desktop only on 1" (or the monitor you wish to run the game on). | #In the Screen Resolution Control Panel, click on the drop down list labeled "Multiple Displays" and select "Show desktop only on 1" (or the monitor you wish to run the game on). | ||
#Click apply then on the pop-up window click "Keep changes". | #Click apply then on the pop-up window click "Keep changes". | ||
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+ | === Game hangs on closing === | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable threaded audio}} | ||
+ | #Open up the <code>FALLOUT.ini</code> file in: <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Fallout3</code> using Notepad. | ||
+ | #Find the line: <code>bMultiThreadAudio</code> | ||
+ | #Change it to: <code>bUseThreadedAI=0</code> | ||
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Revision as of 18:19, 16 May 2013
Fallout | |
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Fallout | 1997 |
Fallout 2 | 1998 |
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel | 2001 |
Fallout 3 | 2008 |
Fallout: New Vegas | 2010 |
Fallout 4 | 2015 |
Fallout Shelter | 2016 |
Fallout 4 VR | 2017 |
Fallout 76 | 2018 |
Key points
- Runs well on Windows 7 64-bit using the multiple core CPU fix.[1]
- Uses Games For Windows Live.
Availability
- Unavailable for purchase in some regions due to Games For Windows Live region restrictions.
Games For Windows Live
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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.
- This patch may remove GFWL!
Game data
Configuration file location
Save game location
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
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.
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If you restart the game, your saves should be detected.
Video settings
- Most graphics options are accessible on the main launcher screen.
Multi-monitor
- Adds support for multi-monitor displays.
- Displays HUD on the middle display.
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- Relevant multi-monitor resolutions:
3840x1024 5040x1050 iSafeZoneXWide=610 iSafeZoneXWide=770 iSafeZoneYWide=15 iSafeZoneYWide=15 iSafeZoneX=610 iSafeZoneX=770
Field of view (FOV)
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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
Mouse acceleration
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Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Game Crashes Randomly
- Caused by problem with Windows 7 and multiple-core CPUs, such as dual-core or quad-core CPUs.
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Game Keeps Minimizing
- Caused by the cursor being active in the background (and clicking Icons, Links, Buttons etc.)
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Crash When Starting New Game Or Loading Save
- Commonly caused by a codec issue.
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- Apparent Windows 7 Aero Incompatibility
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Pip-boy radio Skipping or Stuttering
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Game crashes on Start-up
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Game hangs on closing
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System requirements
- Game runs well on Windows 7 x64 bit provided that the multiple core CPU fix is applied.