Operation Anchorage: Crash: This program has experienced an error...

[erikweige]

I downloaded and installed Operation Anchorage and moved the files the FO3 data folder. I found the radio signal, entered the Metro, activated the Simulation Pod, and sat in the chair. The pod then does it funky worm-hole thing and the 'Loading Screen' appears - and then the game crashes with the Windows 'Fallout 3 has encountered and error and needs to close' message - everytime.

 

I've searched through the forum and tried all seemingly relative solutions I found

I'm running XP SP3, Dual Core 3GHz, 6GB RAM, nVidia 8500GTS with up to date driver.

I've patched FO3 up to 1.4.0.6.

I've un- and re-installed the program and patches.

I can use FOMM to manage mods and DLC but I'm not running any mods.

The game runs fine otherwise (other than the usual crashes!) and I have finished all quests.

 

I'm out of ideas an desperately need more.

[overload1977]

dose fallout run without Operation Anchorage if yes redownload and install

 

live somethines gives you Corrupted files i had to download it and install it 3 times!!!!!! before i got it working

[erikweige]

Yes, FO3 runs fine, with or without O:A installed. Do you mean download and reinstall Anchorage?

 

Do I HAVE to be on LIVE to play?

[IceDragon987]

He means there is a possibility the files are corrupt.

 

Redownload via windows live.

use FOMM to move anchorage (it will do this automaticly)

start the game and test it out again, then repost with your report.

[erikweige]

Right, I've re-download and re-installed Anchorage from LIVE 3 times, and even tried a 3rd party copy from P2P source. It still crashes with the same error message.

 

Subsequently, I downloaded The Pitt and I can load and play it fine. So in the meantime I can play that, and maybe someone will convince me that O:A isn't worth it anyway.

 

I'd still like to play O:A eventually, though, and 'git me some pinko commie bastards.

[erikweige]

Update: One month later;

 

I've patched up to v1.5 and now OA runs fine. Looks like I'll get no work done tonight.

 

Thanks everyone for their help.