I'm getting the same problem like everyone else with this game.
I have reinstall, install patch, and unchecked load startup items in the msconfig. I still get Fallout 3 stop working.

Please help.

Welcome, JediKnight1. We'll do our best to get you through your issue. We have an amazing number of helpful members and talented, experienced techs to assist you.

Have you had a chance to review this information?
http://www.pchelpforum.com/pc-games/...solutions.html

Please take a look. Give some of the suggestions a try and report back. Best of luck.

How do I Disable the sound driver?
I don't have the ffdshow folder.

Jediknight1

No worries that you don't have the ffdshow folder. The tip sheet is meant to provide possible solutions to many people. Have you stepped through the others that you did know how to address? Any difference?

To disable the sound driver is to Right click My Computer -> Manage -> Device Manager -> Sound, Video & Game Controllers -> locate your audio driver there -> right click and select Disable. Return to Enable after your testing.

Thanks for keeping us posted! Looking forward to hearing that you have resolution.

When I disable the sound I get a new error: No sound device detected Fallout 3 cannot run.

Jediknight1

Could you skip that suggestion then and try some of the others?

What other suggestions were there?

Jediknight1