Minimizing Fallout 3 without crashing?

[Steeled13]

<p>I just recently started playing Fallout 3, and no problems except with minimizing the game. Minimizing the game is either impossible, or if I do get it to work and try to maximize the game back up it either crashes or just doesn't maximize. I have the current version of Fallout 3 GOTY, and this is a default game issue, not caused by any mods. None of the links on Google are of help, so I must rely on you Nexus users.</p>
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<p>Some solutions someone may point to me:</p>
<p>A mod that fixes this?</p>
<p>Any way to play in a borderless windowed mode?</p>
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<p>Thanks in advance for any input provided.</p>
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<p>EDIT: If you post a mod, I need it to be able to work with the Fallout Script Extender (FOSE).</p>
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<p>I found this mod, have no clue how well or if it works with FOSE, if you use this mod or maybe look at it and could provide feedback that'd be great: http://fallout3.nexusmods.com/mods/45</p>

 

Found this mod: http://fallout3.nexusmods.com/mods/16001

Edited March 29, 2013 by Steeled13

[prensa]

Steeled13 - Hello!

 

"Minimizing the game is either impossible, or if I do get it to work and try to maximize the game back up it either crashes or just doesn't maximize."

 

That's normal for these games (Morrowind, Oblivion & Fallout 3) they don't like to be Alt Tabbed.

 

"Any way to play in a borderless windowed mode?"

 

Yes, there's a mod that works great for just that:

 

Fake Fullscreen Mode Windowed - Alt Tab Fix by BUDA20

 

http://fallout3.nexusmods.com/mods/16001

 

You set the game to Windowed as normal & with that mod it will become borderless. You can then Alt tab out & return to the game afterwards without issue.

 

Hope this helps!

 

Prensa

Edited March 29, 2013 by prensa

[Steeled13]

@prensa, That's actually kind of funny, I just found it myself a minute after you did for me, I found it, came back here and refreshed, and your reply came in, ha.

 

I also noticed this mod supports FOSE and 4GB patch, so it's perfect. Now I can read all my Skype messages and wiki a thing or two if I get stuck now. Thanks for your help.

[prensa]

Steeled13 - Hello!

 

"That's actually kind of funny, I just found it myself a minute after you did for me, I found it, came back here and refreshed, and your reply came in, ha."

 

Yeah, as soon as I posted my reply, I saw you'd found it. :)

 

"I also noticed this mod supports FOSE and 4GB patch, so it's perfect. Now I can read all my Skype messages and wiki a thing or two if I get stuck now. Thanks for your help."

 

It's a great tool, nice & simple to use. Does exactly what it says.

 

I did notice I'd forgotten to endorse it so I took care of that. :)

 

Prensa