Fallout 3 goty not loading

[yoto205]

After installing fallout 3 goty it would not start, saying xlive.dll was needed. After two days i fixed that and got the main menu to start. So i started a new game. it loaded for about 5 seconds then crashed, saying its not responding and the only option i had was to close the window. If any of you have any ideas on how to fix this please tell me, thanks for the assist.

[M48A5]

Try here: http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1348070-windows7-quad-core-fixes/

Also, a little more information would help. ie: equipment specs, location of the install and load order.

[yoto205]

I downloaded it through steam and i dont know what my specs are

[GrindedStone]

Download the official 1.7 patch an run that. Try it again. If it's still doing it, un-install the game, clean the registry, do something else for a few days, then install it again.

[SpartanVOO1]

Install Games for Windows Live.

[GrindedStone]

They already fixed that, try reading the whole topic before you reply.

 

Windows 7 themes will cause crashing upon start up, that could carry over into the main menu on some systems. Use personalize, an a windows basic profile. You can also try the Falllout3.exe properties compatibility tab. Run as Admin, in comp for Windows XP SP3, an disable themes.

[yoto205]

it is running win windows vista compatibility mode and themes are disabled

[yoto205]

After changing the fallout 3 INI it loaded for 3 seconds longer then normal then crashed again. any ideas why?

[M48A5]

Did you change the correct .ini? The one in the My Games folder, not the one in the Steam\Fallout3 folder? I suggest that before you go too much further that you take some time and filimiarize yourself with the basic operation of your computer and where to find basic information.

[yoto205]

Its a steam game it goes into the steam folder not my games