So I've had Fallout 3 almost since it was launched.
I played it fine on my desktop.
I never had it for Steam, so seeing the flash deal show up this summer sale, I jumped on getting FO3GotY.
And now I cannot for the life of me get it to work.
The desktop ran Windows Vista, and it never had a problem with FO3.

I'm now running it through Steam with Windows 7, which I know isn't perfectly compatible.
I was wondering if there was anything I could do, or if there was some 'fix' I haven't tried yet.
I've pretty much tried every fix I could. the .dll fix didn't work.
The .ini fix didn't work.
The change from aero themes to basic themes didn't work.

Every time, I get to the launcher fine. I hit the 'Play' button, and it starts.
Then about 2-10 seconds later, http://i.imgur.com/IXSPU.png

I'm out of options. I love Fallout 3 so very much. I platinum'd it on PS3, and played easily over 300 hours on PC as well.
I just want to continue to log hours into this beautiful game.

And lastly, here's my http://pastebin.com/pNjK81eH

Thanks for any help you can provide.
...I miss Megaton...

This is your problem: Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 CPU U 520 @ 1.07GHz (4 CPUs), ~1.1GHz. System requirements are: Processor 2.4GHz. Also: Chip type: Intel® HD Graphics (Core i5). System requirements are: Video Card, GeForce 6800 or ATI x850, not an integrated video chip.

Though I thought DxDiag would've caught it, I have two video cards.
The one mentioned, and GeForce GT 335M.
I can run New Vegas fine, as well as Skyrim.

Yes even limiting to 2 cores ... thats 2.14 ghz .... still not enough

Best advice is pick up an old system running WinXP ... and pay attention to the recomended specs.

So wait. Its because of the i5?
That's... that's terrible.