Fallout 3 on windows 8.1 keeps crashing after starting a new game PLEASE HELP

[Weed Wizard]

looking for a slow simple answer for a slow simple guy like myself. every time I select new game, it loads for 10 seconds and instantly exists out and closes the game.

[asasshshuhushuvsdhus]

I'm having the same problem, but I can't find a fix that works.

[Terminus]

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=149946772

#4 should sort out the issue. Have a look through the guide and install the "UPDATED Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch".

[Weed Wizard]

thank you terminus, but I think the problem got worse, now it crashes whenever I open fallout 3, even though this may be temporary, i'll have to get back with you on that.

[razberrie]

I was having bad crashing problems too, and it just started happening recently.

I verified the integrity of the files...nothing.

the I started loading previous saves.

The crashing started as soon as I entered Grayditch area it appears (save the boy from the fire ants area).

I dont crash anymore.

I'll let you know if it crashes as I go back into Grayditch again from this previous save...

glad I make a lot of multiple saves as I go.

[Weed Wizard]

the thing is, I havent even been able to play the game at all! i have no saved games because It crashes before i can even start!

[razberrie]

ok, this is weird.... it's working fine again from a previous save...but like I said, I would test my Grayditch theory.... as soon as I enter a building in Grayditch, it locks up and crashes.

might have to just not do this questline and avoid Grayditch apparently.

FO3 is a great game....but older games on newer systems always seems to be a headache ;)

[volume z]

if you're on windows 8, try installing this: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/pc/DownloadClient

also, try going to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout 3 goty (default path for game of the year edition) and right click Fallout3.exe then go to Properties and under the compatibility tab, try running it in Windows 7, or Windows Vista SP2, even Windows XP SP2

if you have any mods, try disabling them.
if none of these work, try deleting the installing and installing it fresh, but make sure you download the Games for Windows client