If you do not want to use the restoration project (I suggest you do), you can try the following

(Note, Fallout 2 cannot be in Program Files for this to work, install it elsewhere first, or move it to the desktop for install) It should solve most issues you may have with fallout 2. The best bet is Killaps Fallout 2 Restoration Project.Many years in the making, It fixes over a thousand bugs, adds some minor content, adds high resolution, and includes Killaps unofficial patch that I had linked before. People often have an issue in fallout 2 similar to Fallout 1 with graphical errors and the obvious hindrance of low resolution or any amount of bugs. Right click the game, click on properties, click on compatibility, and select 'run as administrator' this includes most instances of 'Fallout2.exe cannot be started' You can also use the later (v1.3.5) version of the unofficial patch, but you have to patch your game with v1.2 (above) first!Ī lot of F2 not starting is due to a need to be ran in administrator mode. You can also get the unofficial patch (v1.2) for the game from here:Īllowing you to install the High Resolution Patch here Run it for XP compatibility, in 256 Colors, and in 640x480 resolution. Right click on the falloutw.exe in your game directory. (backup files before editing them) Find ddraw.ini in your Fallout Folder, Under find the Mode=0 and change it to 4 for full screen and 5 for windowed. There are three options here for Vista, Windows 7, 8(.1), and 10 Some people will have a 'Rainbow' effect on videos and certain parts of the game. If you find any errors in the guide, due to links being changed, or things no longer being available (like games for windows live) Please tell me in our current discussion post Fallout 1 Please read everything for your gameįor all games, Ensure you have your Audio and Video drivers up to date!īefore asking for help, make sure your computer meets minimum requirements

PLEASE CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP AFTER READING THE GUIDEįixes for all fallout games listed below. THIS IS THE DISCUSSION POST FOR THIS GUIDE.

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