So, Fallout 3 doesn’t always work when some players try to play it in Windows 10. For some players, the game crashes when they click New in Fallout 3.
How do I make Fallout 3 run on Windows 10?
1. Check if you need to update your graphics card driver
Games are GPU-intensive apps, so any problems with your video drivers will translate into bad gameplay experiences or even errors during gameplay. That being said, if you experience any of the above while playing Fallout 3, proceed to update your graphics drivers as soon as possible. The fastest way to do so is with a dedicated driver updater like DriverFix, as it will guarantee the latest drivers for your current hardware. This product is extremely lightweight and will find all of your outdated, broken, or missing drivers within seconds of scanning your PC. You can then opt to install the latest drivers either automatically, manually, or semi-manually.
2. Run Fallout 3 in compatibility mode
When Fallout 3 doesn’t work in Windows 10, it’s often a compatibility issue that can be resolved with compatibility mode.
3. Edit the Falloutprefs.ini config file for Fallout 3
4. Install Windows Game Live
Fallout 3 needs the antiquated Games for Windows – Live software to run. Those are some of the more likely resolutions that will kick-start Fallout 3 so that you can play the game in Windows 10. Our How to Play Old Games article also provides further tips for running antiquated games in Windows 10.
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