3rdtryguy Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I can no longer play Fallout. When I tried to launch, I got a windows ( XP ) popup error box complaining that the application's configuration was broken, and it suggested that I reinstall to fix it.I could, however, still launch by clicking on the correct icon in window, that is, program files/bethesda/fallout3. This worked okay until I realized I was at "Take it back" and had to activate Broken Steel. That's when i noticed that without the launcher, I had no way to manage mods.Well, that was annoying, so I uninstalled/reinstalled fallout. It didn't work.Then I thought about FOMM, fallout Mod manager, and remembered that it could launch the game.I downloaded it and gave it a whirl, but alas, nothing happens when I click the "launch Fallout" button.I guess that this button doesn't replace, but is only linked to, the Fallout Launcher? To make things worse, since reinstalling I can't even get it to run anyway like I could before trying to fix it. Any Ideas? By the way, I didn't add any mods or do anything software-wise tight before this happened. The only thing I can think of is that my Antivirus software reported that it had fixed a keylogger in my DVD playing software. However, the DVD player still works just fine with other games like Oblivion. Do I have to clear out the registry to truly uninstall Fallout, as you do with Oblivion? Is there an easier fix?Help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsmanners Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 You need the launcher to at least create some settings and id your video card. So, it's not surprising that reinstalling actually makes the problem worse. That "application configuration is incorrect" issue is a Visual C issue, and IIRC can be fixed by installing the appropriate MS redist package. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...;displaylang=en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdtryguy Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 Okay, thanks! Now if I can just get Microsoft.com to work. It doesn't respond. Oh well, one crisis at a time, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdtryguy Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Does the link that gsmanners provided work for any of you? ( thanks again ) Can any of you get microsoft.com to work at all? I've been trying for several days now, but can't get the microsoft site to respond at all. I'm glad I can at least still play Oblivion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsmanners Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I think it's just you. http://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/microsoft.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdtryguy Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Okay then; it's just me.I don't know WHY it's just me. What did I ever do to Microsoft? Why won't they let me on their website?*sigh* Is this Visual C++ thing part of Windows? Can I fix it with a dirty reinstall/repair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkentera666 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Works for me mate sorry. If you are forced to re-install delete the betheseda softworks folder after re-installing to erase all earlier configuration that should fix your problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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