GECK/Fallout 3 ESP file problems : Fallout 3

» Tue May 10, 2011 2:43 am

I'm trying to load an esp file made from the geck into fallout 3. I understand that I have to go to "Data" on the autoplay menu and click on the mod plugin. The problem is, my plugin is not there, not listed on the list, which includes the DLC's. Furthermore, even though it's saved and I can reload it using the geck, the file is not in the "Data" folder that I saved it to when I go to the folder itself, it's not a hidden file, and I have no idea what's going on or what to do. I'm running on Windows 7. Can anyone help??

» Mon May 09, 2011 4:54 pm

Make sure you always run the geck as Administrator. (Right click the desktop shortcut, click Compatability, and check Always Run as Admin) then open the geck and reload, then save your plugin. You can now load it when you start the game.

» Mon May 09, 2011 5:50 pm

Make sure you always run the geck as Administrator. (Right click the desktop shortcut, click Compatability, and check Always Run as Admin) then open the geck and reload, then save your plugin. You can now load it when you start the game.

You are a god. Thank you so much!! Needless to say, it worked. I've been struggling with this for awhile now. Thanks!

» Tue May 10, 2011 2:57 am

It's also a good idea to install games like this outside of C:/Program Files. Set up something like C:/Games and put them there. The problem is with the UAC security system, but that doesn't apply outside of the Program Files folder.

» Mon May 09, 2011 4:38 pm

Here is the full blown description of the problem that you have faced...

If you have Vista or Windows7, AND you installed your game in the default directory, then you will never see the mod in the data folder.

The GECK is NOT part of the game so the OS sees it as a virus or trojan program trying to change FO3 game files. This is not allowed by the OS.

Solution? Pick one of these:

1. Install your game to your Root C: drive. Like C:\Games\Fallout3\
2. Remove the security from your OS so it can join the XP computer ranks and become a Zombie computer.
3. In your \Fallout3\Data\ folder, look at the top right. There should be a button called 'Compatibility Files'. Click that to find your mod. You can then copy it from there to your Data folder.
4. Run the GECK in Administrator mode. Right-click on the icon and select, Run as Administrator.