I've been having a problem with Fallout 3 for quite some time now, and with a bit of research I found what was most likely causing it:
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Fallout 3 Installer installs a non Plug’n Play DRM device manager (not driver but a manager) that doesn’t like any 3rd party codecs (ie K-Lite, WinAMP, etc) and will usually see a CTD when a Hardware codec comes online. This usually occurs when interactive audio (client controlled speech) initializes (ie baby walking to daddy).
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After killing someone or simply walking by someone, they usually have something to say. Whether it's a dying last word or a "Hi there", the dialogue seems to crash my Fallout 3 game in mid-squeal.
The problem is, I know what's most likely causing the crashes, but I've looked EVERYWHERE to find the solution... There is none (thanks 'smarty' gamerz community).
I'm using a new Windows 7 x64 and to my knowledge I have not installed a "third party Codec". Not even sure what a "Third Party Codec" could even be.
Before having this problem and crashing every 5-10 minutes, I had a GeForce 8400 that lagged everything to hell's anus and beyond, BUT NO CRASHES. I've recently installed a GTX 460 SE and Fallout: New Vegas (which required me to install Steam <if this helps>), and New Vegas doesnt crash at all.
Any help would be heavily appreciated. ----Please No One Give Stupid BS Answers Or Comments Like "Oh Gee, I Wonder What It Could Be, Hurr Dee Durr Durr" 'cause it's really irritating to have to report, possibly delete every post and etc etc.----
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Fallout 3 Installer installs a non Plug’n Play DRM device manager (not driver but a manager) that doesn’t like any 3rd party codecs (ie K-Lite, WinAMP, etc) and will usually see a CTD when a Hardware codec comes online. This usually occurs when interactive audio (client controlled speech) initializes (ie baby walking to daddy).
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After killing someone or simply walking by someone, they usually have something to say. Whether it's a dying last word or a "Hi there", the dialogue seems to crash my Fallout 3 game in mid-squeal.
The problem is, I know what's most likely causing the crashes, but I've looked EVERYWHERE to find the solution... There is none (thanks 'smarty' gamerz community).
I'm using a new Windows 7 x64 and to my knowledge I have not installed a "third party Codec". Not even sure what a "Third Party Codec" could even be.
Before having this problem and crashing every 5-10 minutes, I had a GeForce 8400 that lagged everything to hell's anus and beyond, BUT NO CRASHES. I've recently installed a GTX 460 SE and Fallout: New Vegas (which required me to install Steam <if this helps>), and New Vegas doesnt crash at all.
Any help would be heavily appreciated. ----Please No One Give Stupid BS Answers Or Comments Like "Oh Gee, I Wonder What It Could Be, Hurr Dee Durr Durr" 'cause it's really irritating to have to report, possibly delete every post and etc etc.----