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  1. Cosmic435
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    So is this a fix for ENBS specifically? I was having trouble with the fallout 3 registry but I can't find a fix for it on nexus there was one I found for New Vegas that worked so I wonder how someone hasn't made one for fallout 3.
    1. Loveblanket
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      It's not necessarily a fix for only ENB's, but that was the specific problem I was having and this was the solution. I have a page for Fallout 3 and it should work as well. I made this some time ago, so who knows what, if any, updates may have made this not work, but I'd give it a try if you are having problems launching the game. It can't hurt in any case. Let me know if there's any issue and I'll try to help work through it. Are you using the Steam or GOG version of Fallout 3?
    2. Cosmic435
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      I am running the GOG version of Fallout 3 specifically the game of the year edition but I also own the steam version of Fallout 3 as well mainly because the GOG version of New Vegas I managed to get working and I had the easiest time figuring out that registry problem with this fix worked like a charm https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/74013?tab=description but for Fallout 3 it's been a little bit tougher I of course ran into the game is not installed with the options greyed out error which I think is caused by me downloading it on another computer and then transferring it over which I assume in some way messes up the registry which I am not sure exactly how to fix I tried for like a while changing things in the registry but with no luck
    3. Loveblanket
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      What I would say as step one is to do a full clean install of Fallout 3 if that's the game you're looking to run. If you want an ENB, install it and follow my instructions. If you aren't going to use an ENB, I thought what I posted would work and it did, but that was a bit ago and I can't promise it will still work. Let me know if you want to use an ENB or you don't and understand it's the holiday season and I'm spending most of it s#*! faced so my response may take a bit. I'm also taking care of my dad who had a stroke, so I will do everything to help you, but it might be post New Years. I'm here though and I'm trying to figure out what the problem might be. Can you launch a vanilla Fallout 3? I'm just asking so we can start from point zero and move forward.
    4. Cosmic435
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      No Vanilla Fallout 3 cannot be launched because of this registry problem if I go to the installer and try to launch it I get this message (Fallout 3 does not appear to be installed and the installer could not be found) with options and data files greyed out even though I have the game installed. I'm not trying to mess with enbs just trying to get the base game to launch.
    5. Loveblanket
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      Yeah, you can't just transfer the files over to another computer and have it work. It has to be a fresh install on each PC you are using. What I'm fixing here won't help that. Nothing can. You have to do a full install from each device you want to use. At least that's the conclusion I'm getting from your post. If I'm misunderstanding then let me know and we'll keep working on it. Where exactly and how exaclt are you trying to install Fallout 3 on another device if not just a straight download? Again sorry for late replies, it's the holidays and I'm taking care of the fam, but I will eventually respond. As long as I think I can actually help, I'll help you.
    6. Cosmic435
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      Well that happens but even if I download the goty edition straight from steam on the computer i'm running it from I still get the same fallout 3 does not appear to be installed error so what then
    7. Loveblanket
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      That isn't a bug from Bethesda, and I use the Steam and GOG versions without any issue. I hate to say it, but the problem is absolutely with your computer or your approach to trying to set up and mod the game. What you're describing I've never seen anywhere else. I'm sorry, I wish I could help you, I really do, but I just can't replicate your issue. Fallout 3 works fine for me on both GOG and Steam without any problems. Not recognizing an install might mean a serious issue with your PC. If I can give you any final advice, I'd say to take your computer to a pro-fixer local business. The other advice I would give is to back up your data to an external hard drive and do a full clean reinstall of Windows. I know it's a pain, but it sounds like your PC is either having hardware issues or you've got some bad invasive software on your machine. Sorry I can't help more. If there's any update on your situation I'll do what I can, but this doesn't seem like a common issue I can solve on existing data.
  2. Cr4nkV1c3
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    Tried the fix, didn't work.
    My particular brand of crashing on launching is launching via the launcher, screen goes black with a smaller black window in the top left corner. Then crash to desktop.

    I'm using Windows 10 and the GOG version of Fallout 3.
    1. Loveblanket
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      Which ENB are you using?
    2. Cr4nkV1c3
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      I'm not using an ENB. I'm using it more for getting the game launch at all.
    3. Loveblanket
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      Yeah, this fix is for people trying to use an ENB and launch it using W10. I can't provide support for vanilla FO3 and now that I look at the mod description, I need to make that more clear. It is odd though because if you aren't using an ENB, then the GOG version of F3 should work without issue. If you want, post your mod list and I'll see if I can spot any potential issues. Even if this doesn't work for you, I'd be happy to try to help you find the problem.
    4. Cr4nkV1c3
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      Yeah, when I read the mod title it read to me as 2 separate fixes.

      That's the thing. I have no mods installed. It's the vanilla GOG version. I'm told it works out of the box but it sure ain't working for me. Tried a bunch of stuff suggested by GOG's support articles and various potential fixes via Googling it.
      I'm open to trying anything you suggest but I've put in a support ticket to GOG and if I can't find a fix before they reply, I'm gonna cut my loses and get a refund.
      Weirdly, Fallout New Vegas launches fine despite both F3 and New Vegas using the same engine.
    5. Loveblanket
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      Yeah, the issue with Fallout 3 over Fallout New Vegas is that Fallout 3 had something called Games For Windows Live integrated into it. The problem is that service doesn't exist anymore and even having been removed from GOG's Fallout 3, it's still causing some people headaches with Windows 10. Here are the steps to take.
      1 - Okay, what I want you to do is to go to this page https://fose.silverlock.org/ and download the fallout 3 script extender and install it. Installation instructions should be in the folder when you unzip it.
      2 - Go here https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/18107 and download Midhrastic ENB.
      3 - On the descriptions page of Midhrastic ENB, scroll down past the first two pictures. The first one should be some people in a room and the second should be the lone wanderer and dogmeat on top of a hill. You then get to the install instructions. Use THESE install instructions ignoring entry 0 and then follow the rest of the instructions. Use these instructions and not the ones down in the installation section as those are outdated.
      4 - Once that's installed, follow my guide to replace the necessary file.
      5 - Now try to launch but remember to use the Fallout Script Extender Launcher and not the one on GOG or the native one. 
      Try this and let me know what happens. It should work, if not I'll see what else I've got, but I wouldn't refund it. You've got the best version and as long as you meet the system specs and I assume 99% of computers do now, we will get it working.
    6. Cr4nkV1c3
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      Tried your instructions. Didn't work. Same result as before. I get what you're saying about the GOG version being the best version but if I can't get this running at all, I'm better off with a refund than inoperable software.
    7. Loveblanket
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      That's a shame. With a vanilla, unmodded game I can't understand what won't work. What could be different between your system and mine? The last thing I could suggest is do a fresh install making sure you delete any leftover files, just add the FOSE and run it using the launcher with absolutely nothing else. If that doesn't work then you should do what's best for you to do with your money. I'm just sad because it should work. I'm sorry I couldn't help any more than that and if there's anything else I can do, just hit me up. I'm happy to help as long as you want to try to get it working, but I admit I'm stumped. Good luck, my friend!
    8. Loveblanket
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      I'm sorry and it's wierd you're having that problem. All I can think of after reading your comment is that it's a hardware issue. All I can say is follow the instructions on my Fallout 3 version of this. If that doesn't work, it's on me and my lack of skill and all I can do is wish you the best and apologize. I'm sorry I couln't help you. One solution might be to use this, use an ENB, and then just shut the ENB off. Not ideal for visuals, but if it gets the game working for you?! Sorry, I wish I could help you more, but I won't give up as long as you want to keep trying.
  3. masasaito18
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    I have no idea why this worked, but it did. Thank you so much!
    1. Loveblanket
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      As long as it's working and you're having a good time, no need to thank me. I'm not an expert, but I think it's because the file with the ENB's themselves aren't updated and by slapping the newest version from windows over it, it's compatible, but smarter people than me could probably give you a better explanation. Have fun, my friend!
  4. Chupacabra31
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    Does nothing for me! Yes i did follow all the steps and i even used Midhrastic version of ENB, that i also downloaded here from Nexus! Nothing happens in the game! No changes occur no matter what i set in all those .ini and config files in game's folder...whether its sweetfx or enb...i copied dxgi file as you said and put it exactly i nthe folder of my GOG Fallout 3 game and nothing at all...Windows 10 64 bit user here...
    1. Loveblanket
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      Just a heads up, this is for people experiencing crashes when trying to launch Fallout 3 on Windows 10. If your game is loading and you aren't seeing the ENB's changes in game then that has nothing to do with my solution and there's something wrong in the installation of the ENB. Again, this is for people experiencing crashing to desktop.
      Don't follow the steps on Midhrastic's Installation section, but follow the ones above. They're as follows with some changes by me.
      Installing this is actually not that hard. All the exposition below is for when you have problems, want to tweak, or need to know what mods do or don't combine with this ENB, or how to work on performance, as ENB's can be quite power-hungry. All that aside, it's quite easy to get started:
      0. Update your DirectX. Seriously do it. Especially if you're on Windows 8 as it lacks the necessary files.
      1. Download the v0.118 package for the 1.0 version of Midhrastic and the v0.249 package for the 2.0 version of Midhrastic and ONLY unzip the d3d9.dll from the wrapper directory to your main Fallout 3 directory, NOTHING MORE.
      2. Get my download from the download page and simply put ALL files into your fallout 3 folder. ALL. If there's a DATA directory in the release, you can install that as well (just drop it in the Fallout directory and the Data directory will merge with yours, possibly overwriting some files you have installed already). If you don't like just dropping a Data folder in your installation, zip up the contents of the Data directory in my ENB, and add that archive to your Mod Manager as a mod, and activate it there. You can easily uninstall it then. If you manually install the Data directory be sure to enable the URWLENB-002-Interiors.esp via your Mod Manager.
      3. You must have HDR enabled, Water Displacement OFF, and ANY in-game anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering set to OFF, which you can all do via the game ini's if you know how or by using the game's Launcher, and entering the advanced options, there. When done setting it up, exit the Launcher, and start up the game normally (via FOMM, NMM, FOSE, or (and I advise you check it out) the fantastically versatile Mod Organizer).
      4. You can also hit SHIFT+F12 while in-game to see if there's a change. If there's not, you've done it wrong. If there is, you did right.
      Now make sure you read about compatibility with other mods, especially weather and lighting mods. I can't help you if you're tweaking the ini and config files, I also have no experience with Sweet FX. This is just a solution for people using an ENB to avoid crashes. If you aren't crashing at launch but you're not seeing the ENB in game that has nothing to do with this solution. This is only for people who crash to desktop when using ENB's with Windows 10. IF you can, maybe toss up your mod list and we can see if there's a conflict.

  5. wizardry21
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    there is no download for the patch/mod, please upload it so that we can get the patch/mod (there are no other ones that do what yours does from what i have found here on the nexus)
    1. Loveblanket
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      It's not a mod or a patch. Simply install the ENB of your choice and follow the instructions. The download is simply a copy of the instructions to keep so you don't always have to search for this page. The point of this is to get the game running without having to add another patch or mod.