Fix Fallout 3 Freezing Windows 7

Fallout 3 may freeze while running on Windows 7. To fix this problem, you should try the following steps:

1. Enable Threaded AI

2. Fix registry problems

3. Update graphics driver

4. Update DirectX

5. Delete the content of your game cache

6. Install the latest version of the Microsoft .NET Framework

Enable threaded AI

Fallout 3 freezes on Windows 7 if Threaded AI functionality is disabled. You have to enable this feature to prevent Fallout 3 from freezing.

1. Open My Documents.

2. Double click on: My GamesFallout3

3. Double-click to open the Fallout.ini file.

4. Look for these lines:

bUseThreadedAI=0

5. Replace 0 with 1.

6. Insert the following line below:

iNumHWThreads=2

7. Press Ctrl + S to save the changes you have made.

8. Close the file.

Fix registry errors

Fallout 3 freezes on Windows 7 if junk entries were found in the Windows registry. To fix the problem, repair the registry and remove any outdated registry entries found there.

1. Download a Registry Cleaner and PC Optimizer software.

2. Install and run it.

3.Click Registry Cleaner | Start scan.

4. Click Repair Now to complete the repair process.

Update graphics driver

An outdated graphics card driver can also cause Fallout 3 to freeze on your PC. You have to update the drivers to fix this problem.

Where should I get an updated version of the graphics driver?

You can get the graphics driver from the graphics card manufacturer’s website. You must know the serial number before downloading an appropriate version.

Update DirectX

Older version of DirectX results in Fallout 3 freezing issue. Download the latest version from the official Microsoft website and install it on your computer.

Delete the content of your game cache

The game cache contains the most frequently used files to speed up game performance. Corrupted cache contents cause games on Windows 7 to randomly freeze. To fix the problem, delete the cache content.

1.Console open. To do so, press the ~ key

2. Type PCB and press ENTER.

Install the latest version of the Microsoft .NET Framework

Installing the latest version of the Microsoft .NET Framework can also fix Windows 7 game freezes.

1. Visit the official Microsoft website.

2. Find the download link for the latest version of the Microsoft .NET Framework.

3. Install it on your computer.

4. Restart the computer.