Easy way to remove the GFWL and get the DLC's

[PartTimeCasualGamer]

Before doing so, please save your current save file and store it someplace else, doing this might corrupt your current save file.


1. Download these DLCs:
http://download.xbox.com/content/4d53090a/4d53090a0ecf0000.cab Understone
http://download.xbox.com/content/4d53090a/4d53090a0ecf000e.cab Traitor's Keep
http://download.xbox.com/content/4d53090a/4d53090a0ecf0010.cab Inquisitor Pack
2. Create a new folder in your Fable 3 install directory named "DLC", and subfolders inside the DLC folder named "01_Understone", "02_TraitorsKeep" and "03_InquisitorsPack". Place the downloaded DLCs inside each respective folder.
3. Download this GFWL disabler:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3EGG_o4UzQOeHJycFc2WHk4T00/view?usp=sharing
Extract into your Fable 3 install directory

This will of course make it impossible to play online, but sadly you can't have both.
4. Open the xlive.ini file that you just extracted. Change "Player One" into whatever username you want to use in-game. In this same file, find the "profile xuid 1 =" number and copy it.
Find your saves folder, probably in "C:\Users\*YOUR NAME*\Saved Games\Lionhead Studios\Fable 3"
If the folder inside there is of another number than the one you copied, just rename the folder into the number you copied. If there is no folder in there, you probably haven't played the game yet and the saves folder will be automatically created with the right profile xuid.

Now you're done. All DLCs should work perfectly. It even works on old saves, as I did all this on an already started save game.


https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/778484121851567514/D6D520B507CFB0AED776142B57D1D9EC2E7E2EA7/

[PartTimeCasualGamer]

Originally posted by Boboscus:

Originally posted by PartTimeCasualGamer:

I don't really know, I searched for a way to removed the GFWL, dlc's was optional for me.

Is there a reason you wanted to remove it?

Yes it is a pain in the ass to use it.

[Boboscus]

Originally posted by PartTimeCasualGamer:

Originally posted by Boboscus:

Is there a reason you wanted to remove it?

Yes it is a pain in the ass to use it.

I have no issues with it that's why I was wondering, not a fan that games that use it usually have no Steam achievements but they're still worth playing so eh.

[PartTimeCasualGamer]

Originally posted by Boboscus:

Originally posted by PartTimeCasualGamer:

Yes it is a pain in the ass to use it.

I have no issues with it that's why I was wondering, not a fan that games that use it usually have no Steam achievements but they're still worth playing so eh.

I don't want to make an account to link it so I can play this game so I just removed it with this.

[Boboscus]

Originally posted by PartTimeCasualGamer:

Originally posted by Boboscus:

I have no issues with it that's why I was wondering, not a fan that games that use it usually have no Steam achievements but they're still worth playing so eh.

I don't want to make an account to link it so I can play this game so I just removed it with this.

If I recall correctly you can make an offline account locally with each game that acts just like a profile in any game would, but I could be wrong.

[PartTimeCasualGamer]

Originally posted by Boboscus:

Originally posted by PartTimeCasualGamer:

I don't want to make an account to link it so I can play this game so I just removed it with this.

If I recall correctly you can make an offline account locally with each game that acts just like a profile in any game would, but I could be wrong.

Yes you might the right but I don't want to use that, it is a hassle and this is better for me and you get the DLC's as a bonus.

[alation13]

I also found on another site that you have to unpack the "cab" files. if it doesn't work try that.

[Duke]

If I reinstall Fable 3 I'll do this, thank you for making this thread.

[PartTimeCasualGamer]

Originally posted by Duke:

If I reinstall Fable 3 I'll do this, thank you for making this thread.

My pleasure.

[Please be nice to me!]

Originally posted by PartTimeCasualGamer:

Open the xlive.ini file that you just extracted.

That file is xlive.dll - there is no .ini here. You can't open it with any standard win program.

[PartTimeCasualGamer]

Originally posted by Capybara enthusiast:

Originally posted by PartTimeCasualGamer:

Open the xlive.ini file that you just extracted.

That file is xlive.dll - there is no .ini here. You can't open it with any standard win program.

There are 2 files .dll which is a windows driver file per say and .ini that is a config file.

Check again, I see 2 files in the arhive.

[Please be nice to me!]

Yeah you are correct. Was a problem with archive. Thanks for help!

[PartTimeCasualGamer]

Originally posted by Capybara enthusiast:

Yeah you are correct. Was a problem with archive. Thanks for help!

My pleasure.

[ConQue?]

Hey, Hope this thread is still visited by anyone who is in the know.

I've tried couple of different ways of getting the DLC to work with no luck. I've seen a similar post to this on Reddit but requires you to torrent F3. Does this work with a fresh Steam install?

I'm currently downloading your links and replacing the ones I've found on reddit and am gonna do a fresh install of F3 through Steam and see if it works. but I have a sneaking suspicion that this isnt gonna work but I'll keep the thread posted :)

[alation13]

Originally posted by DemonLied:

Hey, Hope this thread is still visited by anyone who is in the know.

I've tried couple of different ways of getting the DLC to work with no luck. I've seen a similar post to this on Reddit but requires you to torrent F3. Does this work with a fresh Steam install?

I'm currently downloading your links and replacing the ones I've found on reddit and am gonna do a fresh install of F3 through Steam and see if it works. but I have a sneaking suspicion that this isnt gonna work but I'll keep the thread posted :)

Those links worked for me, but as I mentioned I had to unpack the "cab" files manually AFTER I had unpacked the base files and followed the directions. I found that somewhere on reddit, after trying for around 2-3 hours, but like you I didn't want to use torrents.

[ConQue?]

I think I know what software you are referring to but just to make sure could you post it?
I'm still testing everything posted in this OP for this thread, just hit a bit of a snag. after doing a clean install Fable wont open, no errors or anything, just kinda decides not to open. Bit like it gave up haha