Fallout 3 CD Key

[Deeb]

I purchased Fallout 3 and it doesn't give an option to view CD key but when I launch the game it's asking me for a CD key!

I did that verify content on the FAQ's but that didnt work either.

[Kay]

did you buy the game on steam ?

[Tev]

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/01/08/fallout-3-removing-games-for-windows-live-support-drm-on-steam/

You should be able to play it without the key now.

[Deeb]

When I right-click it from the Library, the view CD key doesn't come up. I did buy it on steam also yes.

@Teutep I've just tried few moments ago and I can't. It's fully updated.

[spoof]

you dont have to get a cd key if you buy from the steam store it depends on the game you buy.
if it is a steamworks game there will nevver be a need for cd keys.

it depends if you can install the game without steam.

[Tev]

Originally posted by spoof:

you dont have to get a cd key if you buy from the steam store it depends on the game you buy.
if it is a steamworks game there will nevver be a need for cd keys.

it depends if you can install the game without steam.

Fallout 3 is originally a Games for Windows Live -title, which has dropped the GFWL support. The odd part here is that according to OP it's still asking for a GFWL CD-key, which isn't there - nor will be there now that GFWL has been dropped.

Might take a few days for it to update it functionally, haven't personally tried if I can launch Fallout 3 since Jan 3rd, 2014. (When the GFWL -support was dropped.)

[Tev]

Originally posted by Joh Mahmah:

Originally posted by Teutep:

Fallout 3 is originally a Games for Windows Live -title, which has dropped the GFWL support. The odd part here is that according to OP it's still asking for a GFWL CD-key, which isn't there - nor will be there now that GFWL has been dropped.

Might take a few days for it to update it functionally, haven't personally tried if I can launch Fallout 3 since Jan 3rd, 2014. (When the GFWL -support was dropped.)

So are you saying that Bethesda removed GFWL from FO3?

Yes.

10 minutes ago Removed SupportsCDKeyCopyToClipboard – 0
10 minutes ago Removed ShowCDKeyOnLaunch – 1
10 minutes ago Removed LegacyKeyRegistryLocation – HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Valve\TestApp22300\SteamKey
10 minutes ago Removed LegacyKeyRegistrationMethod – registry
10 minutes ago Changed changenumber – 351679 › 365235

Jan 3rd, 2014.

Source:
http://steamdb.info/app/22300/#section_history

[Tev]

Meanwhile, for the OP.

http://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Games_for_Windows_-_LIVE#Creating_a_local_profile

While waiting for the finishing touches regarding the GFWL removal.

[Tev]

Originally posted by Joh Mahmah:

The storepage system requirements still list GFWL in the minimum requirements.

Minimum:
Operating system: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: 2.4 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
Memory: 1 GB (XP)/ 2 GB (Vista)
Hard disk space: 7 GB
Video: Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6800 or better/ATI X850 or better)
Sound: DirectX®: 9.0c
Controller support: Xbox 360 controller


*****Other Requirements: Online play requires log-in to Games For Windows - Live*****


Supported Video Card Chipsets:
NVIDIA GeForce 200 series, Geforce 9800 series, Geforce 9600 series, Geforce 8800 series, Geforce 8600 series, Geforce 8500 series, Geforce 8400 series, Geforce 7900 series, Geforce 7800 series, Geforce 7600 series, Geforce 7300 series, GeForce 6800 series
ATI HD 4800 series, HD 4600 series, HD 3800 series, HD 3600 series, HD 3400 series, HD 2900 series, HD 2600 series, HD 2400 series, X1900 series, X1800 series, X1600 series, X1300 series, X850 series

Yeah, it's still listed, but it's being removed.

Fortunately.
Now here hoping for the Steamworks -features, like Warner Bros did with Batman -titles, adding achievements to Arkham Asylum for example.

[Deeb]

Thanks guys.

It still asks me for the CD key but if I just close GFWL then the game proceeds.

[ReBoot]

You can always create an offline profile in this game.

[Laffibob Dongripants]

Hey. I installed Fallout 3, and got the same problem. In the end I just typed in my GTA 4 CD key and it accepted it. Now I can play the game like before, and also use the marked to download and install dlcs if I want. So basicly. If you got a game that uses Windows live, and you got the cd key for that game...try to put it in instead of the fallout 3 cd key.

Glad to help :)!

[CATGamingHD]

buyed fo3 goty but there is no cd key for windows live so stupid little bit annoying everytime he grumps for a cd key

[Invocation]

create at offline.

[gebana]

Originally posted by LR Laffi:

Hey. I installed Fallout 3, and got the same problem. In the end I just typed in my GTA 4 CD key and it accepted it. Now I can play the game like before, and also use the marked to download and install dlcs if I want. So basicly. If you got a game that uses Windows live, and you got the cd key for that game...try to put it in instead of the fallout 3 cd key.

Glad to help :)!

lol, this is not trolling, works for me, thx!