Fallout 3 Visual Studio C++ Runtime Error on launch

[ChrisChaos777]

I tried to make this easy to read and as in depth as possible.

 

Yellow Color Txt: Somthing I tried

Green Color Txt: Possibly Helpful Information

 

Hello,

I just got a new computer (XPS 8700) 3.4 I7, 8 Gb Ram, Radeon HD 7870 with a nearly empty 1TB HD (I am also running windows 8.1) and I cannot for the life of me get fallout 3 to start.

 

I began by downloading it from the Gamestop app and was very excited to play on high graphics settings for the first time.

 

As soon as it downloaded and I clicked on the launcher in my Fallout 3 folder

I got a runtime error.

I attempted to just click the exe and I got the same thing.

It did not even take me to the menu so I could configure settings or click "Play" or anything of the sort. I cannot even see the launch menu where it shows the power armor soldier standing there all epic.

 

Now I have absolutly NO MODS installed and my other games do not have any issue like this one.

 

I thought maybe it would be a compatability issue.

So I clicked properties and I changed it to run in multiple compatability settings, I tried Windows 8, Windows Vista service pack 1, and Windows Xp service pack 1.

I do not believe this is the problem at this point.

 

Now ive played this game on a older laptop running windows 7 and didnt seem to have any issues besides a few CTDs.

This problem IS NOT a CTD though.

It is a runtime error.

 

I decided to look online but I cannot seem to find any answers and I am very frustrated at this point.

 

A few have told me to try and reinstall Visual Studio C++ but I dont think that this is the issue either because ive never had issues with any other games regaurding C++ Runtime errors

 

How can I get past this runtime error?

 

Again I downloaded this game from the Gamestop app it is NOT A CD.

Also I do not believe it is the GOTY edition, and I have not downloaded any DLCs

 

I have never experienced this type of issue with any game ive ever played so I am wondering if this could be:

1. An INI issue with newer computers specifically multicore PCs?

2. Windows 8.1 having some feature that is blocking me out or causing my dlls not to work?

3. An issue with the source I downloaded it from?

 

 

I really enjoy fallout 3 and I would love to play it again on this new computer. Any help would be greatly appreciated even if its a link that has solved this issue that maybe I did not see.

 

:confused: Please, im begging somone help me with this...I will do my best to provide any information needed to solve this issue.

 

Thank you -Chris :ninja:

[Purr4me]

Does the launcher even load up?

[ChrisChaos777]

It displays for just a second and then the runtime error occurs. It does not reach the startup/launch menu (The one with play and all the other settings) so I cannot change my resolution, game settings, graphic settings or click play unfortunately.

[Purr4me]

http://fs-15.nexusmods.com/FS/Libs/Common/Managers/Downloads?Download&nid=120&fid=82734&ngn=13|10|3

 

install that and see what happens

kitty

[Purr4me]

http://i.dell.com/sites/imagecontent/products/PublishingImages/products/xps/8700/images/desktop-xps-8700-mag-965-features-module-3.jpg

[ChrisChaos777]

I installed the attached files in the Fallout 3 folder, replacing any items needed to be replaced, leaving my INI as is but alas, I am getting the same result.

Then I tried moving my INI which is named Fallout_default onto my desktop and just leaving the one you provided called FALLOUT yet that did not work either.

Also thank you for the assistance I did not expect such a speedy reply.

[M48A5]

Try these tips: http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1465357-installing-fallout-3-with-windows-78-and-xp/

[Purr4me]

  On 5/10/2014 at 11:20 PM, ChrisChaos777 said:

I installed the attached files in the Fallout 3 folder, replacing any items needed to be replaced, leaving my INI as is but alas, I am getting the same result.

Then I tried moving my INI which is named Fallout_default onto my desktop and just leaving the one you provided called FALLOUT yet that did not work either.

Also thank you for the assistance I did not expect such a speedy reply.

according the the manufacturer web site that unit comes with a different graphics card, or options.

Did you install the radon card your self?

secondly, put all things back right where they were. do not touch a thing till we sort this out.

8.1 only needs to have permissions set for the program, the very program is fallout 3 and it's installed location.

 

?....where is it installed at?

[ChrisChaos777]

Yes I installed the Radeon card myself. I have tested a few newer games such a Skyrim, Farcry3, and a few others and they seem to all work fantastic. I have not replaced any other components on the PC yet other than that.

 

Very well I will put the other default INI back into position and save the one you sent on my desktop for future reference now.

 

My Fallout 3 is installed in C:\Program Files (x86)\Bethesda Softworks\Fallout 3

[ChrisChaos777]

Thank you also M48a5 I will try those steps tonight if I cannot find out exactly what is wrong here and post my findings.