Have you built your new high-end PC with Windows 11 and tried to play Fallout 3, but, the game is not launching properly? Well, you are not alone. Several players are facing the exact problem.
Fans of the popular game Fallout 3 are facing a disappointing issue when trying to play on newer operating systems such as Windows 11. The game was not made to work well on these systems, causing the game window to vanish instead of starting. This problem arises from a lack of updates to support modern operating systems, leaving players feeling frustrated.
This article will help you to fix the Fallout 3 issue on Windows 11. Keep reading till the end.
How to Fix Fallout 3 Won’t Launch on Windows 11?
We will explain all the fixes one by one. First, go to this path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout 3 goty and right-click on Fallout 3.exe file. Then go to Properties and then to the Compatibility section. Click on Run this program in compatibility mode and select Troubleshoot with Windows XP Service Pack 3 or Windows Vista. After that, press Apply and then OK.
If the above-mentioned solution doesn’t fix the issue, then again go to the Fallout 3.exe file and press right-click. The go to Compatibility section and select the Run this program as an administrator box.
Even if the above fixes don’t work, the only solution that remains is uninstalling Windows 11 and reverting to Windows 10.
If it starts working properly, then it is good for you. Otherwise, you can contact Fallout 3 Support by clicking here.
