I'm running Windows Vista 32 bit
3.25 GB of RAM
NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
I've already updated all of my drivers and downloaded the d3d9.dll.
Does anyone know how I can get this game to run?
My computer ran Fallout 3 so I really don't know why this one won't run.

Could you please post your DXDiag?

Yeah I can post it when I get home. Thanks for the reply.

What fixed mine was going into the c drive under "users" and locating the falloutnv folder and deleting the info in there except for the save game folder. Sorry, can't give exact location, not on computer right now.

Uninstall Asus Gamer OSD or Smart Dr if you have it. Or any 3rd party codecs apps.
Turn off in-game community overlay in Steam options for Fallout NV.
Try turning off Steam Cloud for FNV.

A few things to try for now.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 11/5/2010, 16:30:38
Machine name: HOME
Operating System: Windows Vista? Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.vistasp2_gdr.100608-0458)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: EMACHINES
System Model: W5233
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel® Pentium® D CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 3326MB RAM
Page File: 1421MB used, 5424MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 7.00.6002.18107 32bit Unicode
DxDiag Previously: Crashed in DirectShow (stage 1)

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 9500 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0640&SUBSYS_0643196E&REV_A1
Display Memory: 2415 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1007 MB
Shared Memory: 1407 MB
Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll,nvwgf2um.dll,nvwgf2um.dll
Driver Version: 8.17.0012.6099 (English)
DDI Version: 10
BGRA Supported: Yes
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 10/16/2010 14:55:00, 10023528 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4500-11CF-0D6D-4F261FC2C535}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0640
SubSys ID: 0x0643196E
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeVC1_C ModeWMV9_C
Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled

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Sound Devices
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Description: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0883&SUBSYS_10192932&REV_1000
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RTKVHDA.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5350 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 1/2/2007 01:41:34, 1668456 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX™ 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2™ Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura™ ZoomFX™: No

Description: Realtek Digital Output (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0883&SUBSYS_10192932&REV_1000
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RTKVHDA.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5350 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 1/2/2007 01:41:34, 1668456 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX™ 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2™ Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura™ ZoomFX™: No

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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: RTKVHDA.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5350 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 1/2/2007 01:41:34, 1668456 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x1
Format Flags: 0xFFFFF

Description: Microphone (Logitech Mic (QuickCam E3500))
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name: USBAUDIO.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.6002.18005 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 4/11/2009 00:42:54, 73216 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x1
Format Flags: 0xFFFFF

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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No

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USB Devices
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x27C9
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 4/11/2009 00:43:16, 196096 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 1/19/2008 01:53:17, 5888 bytes

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Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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+ Standard PS/2 Keyboard
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 1/19/2008 01:49:18, 54784 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 1/19/2008 03:41:52, 35384 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 1/19/2008 01:49:18, 54784 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 1/19/2008 03:41:52, 35384 bytes
|
+ PS/2 Compatible Mouse
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0f13
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 1/19/2008 01:49:18, 54784 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 1/19/2008 03:41:52, 34360 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 4/11/2009 02:32:52, 53224 bytes
| Driver: sermouse.sys, 1/19/2008 01:49:16, 19968 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 1/19/2008 03:41:52, 34360 bytes

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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 96.0 GB
Total Space: 228.8 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD2500JS-22NCB1 ATA Device

Drive: D:
Free Space: 4.5 GB
Total Space: 9.7 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD2500JS-22NCB1 ATA Device

Drive: J:
Free Space: 218.6 GB
Total Space: 238.5 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: Seagate FreeAgentDesktop USB Device

Drive: E:
Model: ATAPI DVD A DH16A1P ATA Device
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 00:39:17, 67072 bytes

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System Devices
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Name: Intel® 82801G (ICH7 Family) Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 27DF
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27DF&SUBSYS_1B761019&REV_01\3&2411E6FE&0&F9
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\pciide.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 02:32:49, 14312 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\pciidex.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 02:32:52, 43496 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\atapi.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 02:32:26, 19944 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\ataport.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 02:32:42, 109032 bytes

Name: Intel® 82801G (ICH7 Family) SMBus Controller - 27DA
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27DA&SUBSYS_1B761019&REV_01\3&2411E6FE&0&FB
Driver: n/a

Name: High Definition Audio Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27D8&SUBSYS_26241019&REV_01\3&2411E6FE&0&D8
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\hdaudbus.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 00:42:42, 561152 bytes

Name: Intel® 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 27CC
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27CC&SUBSYS_1B761019&REV_01\3&2411E6FE&0&EF
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbehci.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 00:42:52, 39936 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 00:42:57, 226304 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 00:43:16, 196096 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\hccoin.dll, 6.00.6000.16386 (English), 11/2/2006 05:46:05, 8704 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\hcrstco.dll, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 03:34:25, 15872 bytes

Name: Intel® 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27CB
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27CB&SUBSYS_1B761019&REV_01\3&2411E6FE&0&EB
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 01:53:20, 23552 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 00:42:57, 226304 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 00:43:16, 196096 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\hcrstco.dll, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 03:34:25, 15872 bytes

Name: Intel® 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27CA
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27CA&SUBSYS_1B761019&REV_01\3&2411E6FE&0&EA
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 01:53:20, 23552 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 00:42:57, 226304 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 00:43:16, 196096 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\hcrstco.dll, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 03:34:25, 15872 bytes

Name: Intel® 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C9
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27C9&SUBSYS_1B761019&REV_01\3&2411E6FE&0&E9
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 01:53:20, 23552 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 00:42:57, 226304 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 00:43:16, 196096 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\hcrstco.dll, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 03:34:25, 15872 bytes

Name: Intel® 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C8
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27C8&SUBSYS_1B761019&REV_01\3&2411E6FE&0&E8
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 01:53:20, 23552 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 00:42:57, 226304 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 00:43:16, 196096 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\hcrstco.dll, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 03:34:25, 15872 bytes

Name: Intel® 82801GB/GR/GH (ICH7 Family) Serial ATA Storage Controller - 27C0
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27C0&SUBSYS_1B761019&REV_01\3&2411E6FE&0&FA
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\pciide.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 02:32:49, 14312 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\pciidex.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 02:32:52, 43496 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\atapi.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 02:32:26, 19944 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\ataport.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 02:32:42, 109032 bytes

Name: Intel® 82801GB/GR (ICH7 Family) LPC Interface Controller - 27B8
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27B8&SUBSYS_1B761019&REV_01\3&2411E6FE&0&F8
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\msisadrv.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 03:41:14, 16440 bytes

Name: Intel® 945G/GZ/P/PL PCI Express Root Port - 2771
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2771&SUBSYS_00008086&REV_02\3&2411E6FE&0&08
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 02:32:55, 149480 bytes

Name: Intel® 945G/GZ/P/PL Processor to I/O Controller - 2770
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2770&SUBSYS_1B761019&REV_02\3&2411E6FE&0&00
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel® 82801 PCI Bridge - 244E
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_244E&SUBSYS_244E8086&REV_E1\3&2411E6FE&0&F0
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), 4/11/2009 02:32:55, 149480 bytes

Name: PCI Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
Device ID: PCI\VEN_14F1&DEV_2F40&SUBSYS_200014F1&REV_00\4&5C2F873&0&18F0
Driver: C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\HSX_CNXT.sys, 7.67.0000.0000 (English), 6/20/2007 04:28:22, 660480 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\HSXHWBS2.sys, 7.67.0000.0000 (English), 6/20/2007 04:28:38, 267264 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\HSX_DPV.sys, 7.67.0000.0000 (English), 6/20/2007 04:29:56, 984064 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\mdmxsdk.sys, 1.00.0002.0012 (English), 6/19/2006 18:26:58, 12672 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\HSFProf.cty, 6/30/2007 15:38:38, 143829 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\XAudio.sys, 1.00.0011.0000 (English), 6/29/2007 10:11:02, 8704 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\XAudio.exe, 1.00.0011.0000 (English), 6/29/2007 10:11:16, 386560 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\mdmxsdk.dll, 1.00.0002.0012 (English), 6/19/2006 18:26:50, 94208 bytes
Driver: C:\Program Files\CONEXANT\CNXT_MODEM_PCI_HSF\UIU32m.exe, 4.00.0026.0000 (English), 6/26/2007 04:30:56, 790528 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\UCI32M20.dll, 2.00.0020.0000 (English), 7/13/2007 05:42:40, 217088 bytes

Name: Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8139&SUBSYS_81391019&REV_10\4&5C2F873&0&28F0
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\Rtnicxp.sys, 6.108.0331.2008 (English), 7/22/2008 08:42:58, 51200 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\RtNicProp32.dll, 1.01.0716.2008 (English), 7/21/2008 06:08:40, 9728 bytes

Name: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0640&SUBSYS_0643196E&REV_A1\4&1121D04A&0&0008
Driver: C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\Drs\dbInstaller.exe, 8.17.0012.6099 (English), 10/16/2010 14:55:00, 159336 bytes
Driver: C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\Drs\nvdrsdb.bin, 10/16/2010 14:55:00, 269416 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_disp.inf_7dae724e\NvCplSetupEng.exe, 14.00.0000.0162 (English), 10/16/2010 14:55:00, 22161656 bytes
Driver: C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\license.txt, 10/16/2010 14:55:00, 15511 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\nvBridge.kmd, 8.17.0012.6099 (English), 10/16/2010 14:55:00, 10920 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\nvlddmkm.sys, 8.17.0012.6099 (English), 10/16/2010 14:55:00, 10084360 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\OpenCL.dll, 1.00.0000.0000 (English), 10/16/2010 14:55:00, 57960 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvapi.dll, 8.17.0012.6099 (English), 10/16/2010 14:55:00, 1719912 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvcompiler.dll, 6.14.0012.6099 (English), 10/16/2010 14:55:00, 13019752 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvcuda.dll, 8.17.0012.6099 (English), 10/16/2010 14:55:00, 4837480 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvcuvenc.dll, 8.17.0012.6099 (English), 10/16/2010 14:55:00, 2666600 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvcuvid.dll, 8.17.0012.6099 (English), 10/16/2010 14:55:00, 2912360 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvd3dum.dll, 8.17.0012.6099 (English), 10/16/2010 14:55:00, 10023528 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvinfo.pb, 10/16/2010 14:55:00, 4962 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvoglv32.dll, 8.17.0012.6099 (English), 10/16/2010 14:55:00, 14899816 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvwgf2um.dll, 8.17.0012.6099 (English), 10/16/2010 14:55:00, 5473896 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvdispco322050.dll, 2.00.0005.0000 (English), 10/16/2010 14:55:00, 888424 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\nvgenco322030.dll, 2.00.0003.0000 (English), 10/16/2010 14:55:00, 813672 bytes

Have you tried this?

Also - is it possible for you to post the error message you get?

Edit: It looks as though you have a fax modem installed. If you do not use this for getting on the Internet, could you try to take it out of the machine? Also try to disconnect your USB harddrive before starting the game (this is just to rule out that these 2 devices do not create the error)

In the Event Viewer, do you see an error that mentions "FalloutNVLauncher.exe" or "GameOverlayRenderer.dll"? If you do, Steam responded to my request for support, and I posted the contents of their email http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1137432-fix-from-steam-support-for-crash-on-launch.

I tried this fix, and it made it to the "Please Wait" clip, and then it blacked out again. Thanks anyways though

I've run steam in offline mode, turned off steam cloud, and unplugged my external hard drive. I'm not exactly sure what a fax modem is to be honest, and I don't know what applications wolfpup is telling me to uninstall. Here is the message that came up when I just tried running it:

FalloutNV has stopped working

A problem caused the program to stop working correctly.
Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is
available.

Fixed my error this morning. All I did was set all of the executables in the game directory to run in Windows XP Compatibly mode.

Codecs packs install 3rd party http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codec. (Some examples would be K-Lite, CCCP (Combined Community Codec Pack), Windows 7 Codecs (by Shark007.))

The Gamebryo engine can be very temperamental with some codecs installed leading to such things as crashing/failure to start.

Then I don't think I have any codecs installed. I generally stay away from 3rd party material.

I tried running the exe's in compatibility for Windows XP SP 2, but it's not working.
Is it my computer itself or the game?

I've done the d3d9.dll download, and now the game is reading that I have a GeForce 8800 GS card installed, I'm only running a 9500 GT. Not sure if this is relevant but thought I'd let you guys know. Thanks

i'm guessing there are no fixes yet then?

after the patch today my game would crash on start up...

ArchiveInvalidated was the problem.
To fix this crash you need to move it down the list in the fallout_default.ini file, like so.

SArchiveList=Fallout - Meshes.bsa, Fallout - Voices1.bsa, Fallout - Sound.bsa, Fallout - Misc.bsa, AII-FNV!.bsa, Fallout - Textures.bsa, Fallout - Textures2.bsa

just search for the SArcheList part, and replace the entire line with that bit above. Works fine now.

so just copy and paste that bit to replace it?

Thanks man. I was trying all sorts of trial and errors to fix my crash but it was the old archive invalidator causing it. I went ahead and put the bsa further down the list like u said, did it for all 3 ini files just in case. No more crashes. Game on! :rock: