Vista - Fallout 3 - x86 Only?

**Romantix** · 12-03-2008

Well, theoretically, i purchased Fallout 3 recently and the installation requires x86 architecture to continue.

I plan on running vmware with x86 xp pro platform to confirm that it cannot be installed on 64-bit. Although, every recent game seems to run fine under vista ultimate x64.. and considering fallout3 is very new, you think it would work aok =/

Can anyone comment on this?

**skunksmash** · 12-03-2008

Hi Romantix....& welcome!!!

Fallout 3 is 64bit compatible, & is currently being played by a few of our members....

SK

**Romantix** · 12-04-2008

Thanks for the feedback,

Can i provide you with a screenshot?

Was there a specific hotfix/update to resolve this?

why/how? could it be giving me this prompt if its x64 compatible?

**smarteyeball** · 12-04-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Romantix

Well, theoretically, i purchased Fallout 3 recently

Theoretically hey?

It's working fine on x64 here. I don't remember having any issues with installing it either

Have you got SP1 installed etc. Tried running the setup as administrator?

Feel free to post a screenie.

**Romantix** · 12-04-2008

Downloading Sp1...

And yes.. this is theoretically speaking. I will simplify this theoretical enquiry.

My "friend" has purchased Fallout 3

I.. created a image of this media (which i have done on many occasions) and virtualised the installation. for.. backup purposes ofcourse (incase my friend loses/scratches his media)

**smarteyeball** · 12-04-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Romantix

My "friend" has purchased Fallout 3

lol. He's a very popular 'friend'

I used PowerISO to mount my backup copy of FO3.

If you still have a problem after installing SP1 and all the updates, post back

**Romantix** · 12-04-2008

screenshot

**Everlong18** · 12-04-2008

Well what happens when he tries installing off the autoplay? That's the way I did it and it works fine.

**Geekpower2000** · 12-04-2008

I am actualy having an issue running this game. I got it installed and what not. However, I can not go to the desktop while the game is running. I want to be able to so I can save my screen shots.

**Everlong18** · 12-04-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Geekpower2000

I am actualy having an issue running this game. I got it installed and what not. However, I can not go to the desktop while the game is running. I want to be able to so I can save my screen shots.

Have you tried updating Fallout 3? Also if you want a program to manage screenshots, there's a free program called Xfire that you can download from Xfire - Gaming Simplified. you can take screenshots while in game by pressing scroll lock+s and you can take as many as you want while playing without manually saving them, then once you exit the game, you can choose to upload them to your xfire profile.

12-03-2008	#1 (permalink)
Romantix Vista Ultimate x64 25 posts	Fallout 3 - x86 Only? Well, theoretically, i purchased Fallout 3 recently and the installation requires x86 architecture to continue. I plan on running vmware with x86 xp pro platform to confirm that it cannot be installed on 64-bit. Although, every recent game seems to run fine under vista ultimate x64.. and considering fallout3 is very new, you think it would work aok =/ Can anyone comment on this?
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12-03-2008	#2 (permalink)
skunksmash ultimate 64 SP1 2,180 posts	Re: Fallout 3 - x86 Only? Hi Romantix....& welcome!!! Fallout 3 is 64bit compatible, & is currently being played by a few of our members.... SK
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12-04-2008	#3 (permalink)
Romantix Vista Ultimate x64 25 posts	Re: Fallout 3 - x86 Only? Thanks for the feedback, Can i provide you with a screenshot? Was there a specific hotfix/update to resolve this? why/how? could it be giving me this prompt if its x64 compatible?
My System Specs

12-04-2008	#4 (permalink)
smarteyeball Vista Ultimate SP2 x64 : Seven Ultimate x64 1,685 posts	Re: Fallout 3 - x86 Only? Quote: Originally Posted by Romantix Well, theoretically, i purchased Fallout 3 recently Theoretically hey? It's working fine on x64 here. I don't remember having any issues with installing it either Have you got SP1 installed etc. Tried running the setup as administrator? Feel free to post a screenie.
My System Specs

12-04-2008	#5 (permalink)
Romantix Vista Ultimate x64 25 posts	Re: Fallout 3 - x86 Only? Downloading Sp1... And yes.. this is theoretically speaking. I will simplify this theoretical enquiry. My "friend" has purchased Fallout 3 I.. created a image of this media (which i have done on many occasions) and virtualised the installation. for.. backup purposes ofcourse (incase my friend loses/scratches his media)
My System Specs

12-04-2008	#6 (permalink)
smarteyeball Vista Ultimate SP2 x64 : Seven Ultimate x64 1,685 posts	Re: Fallout 3 - x86 Only? Quote: Originally Posted by Romantix My "friend" has purchased Fallout 3 lol. He's a very popular 'friend' I used PowerISO to mount my backup copy of FO3. If you still have a problem after installing SP1 and all the updates, post back
My System Specs

12-04-2008	#7 (permalink)
Romantix Vista Ultimate x64 25 posts	Re: Fallout 3 - x86 Only? screenshot Attached Thumbnails
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12-04-2008	#8 (permalink)
Everlong18 Windows 7 x64 1,287 posts	Re: Fallout 3 - x86 Only? Well what happens when he tries installing off the autoplay? That's the way I did it and it works fine.
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12-04-2008	#9 (permalink)
Geekpower2000 Vista Home Premium 32bit 33 posts	Re: Fallout 3 - x86 Only? I am actualy having an issue running this game. I got it installed and what not. However, I can not go to the desktop while the game is running. I want to be able to so I can save my screen shots.
My System Specs

12-04-2008	#10 (permalink)
Everlong18 Windows 7 x64 1,287 posts	Re: Fallout 3 - x86 Only? Quote: Originally Posted by Geekpower2000 I am actualy having an issue running this game. I got it installed and what not. However, I can not go to the desktop while the game is running. I want to be able to so I can save my screen shots. Have you tried updating Fallout 3? Also if you want a program to manage screenshots, there's a free program called Xfire that you can download from Xfire - Gaming Simplified. you can take screenshots while in game by pressing scroll lock+s and you can take as many as you want while playing without manually saving them, then once you exit the game, you can choose to upload them to your xfire profile.
My System Specs

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