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Old May 2nd, 2009, 11:01 PM   Digg it!   #1 (permalink)
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Fallout 3 not working, please help..

I just got Fallout 3 and installed it, but when I get to the title screen and press new game it starts to load then a message pops up and says "Fallout 3 has stopped running". I met all the recommended requirements and updated my drivers yet I am unable to run this game. This is beyond annoying, can anyone please help me?
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Old May 2nd, 2009, 11:05 PM     #2 (permalink)
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My 1st guess is to try the patch they released? What OS are you running and is it up to date?

I had some finicky issues with it also. Here is the patch:

Fallout: Welcome to the Official Site

or simply log into Windows Live.
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Old May 2nd, 2009, 11:09 PM     #3 (permalink)
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yes i tryed the patch but no differense :S
i got windows vista and yes it is up to date :S
but it still dont work, and my computer should run this game pretty easy...
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Can you post your computer specifications?
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Old May 3rd, 2009, 12:05 AM     #5 (permalink)
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Windows vista 32Mbit

Intel GM 965 Share 128MB

Ram: 4GB

Processor Specifications:
Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor T5250
CPU Speed: 1,50 Ghz
Bus Speed:667 MHz
Bus/Core Ratio: 9
L2 Cache Size:2 mb
L2 Cache Speed: 1,5Ghz
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Theres your problem onboard graphics is not going to cut it.
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Theres your problem onboard graphics is not going to cut it.

Beyond a doubt! And they wonder why pc gaming is dying :O(

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Direct X 9.0c compliant videocard with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6800 or better / ATI X850 or better)

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As the others have said, your onboard Intel GM 965 graphics chip cannot run the game.
You will need a dedicated video card to run that game as it's more graphics intensive than your integrated graphics can handle.
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As the others have said, your onboard Intel GM 965 graphics chip cannot run the game.
You will need a dedicated video card to run that game as it's more graphics intensive than your integrated graphics can handle.

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As it is a laptop you wont be able to add a graphics card.
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