What to do if Fallout New Vegas doesn't work on Windows 10?

Fallout New Vegas is an action role-playing game developed by Obsidian Entertainment. This game is available on various platforms such as PC, PS4 and Xbox. However, when running on a Windows PC, you may encounter Fallout New Vegas errors. If so, then don't worry! We bring you the perfect guide to teach you how to fix Fallout New Vegas not working on Windows 10. So, keep reading the article.

How to Fix Fallout New Vegas Not Working on Windows 10

Fallout New Vegas errors can occur on your system for a variety of reasons. Some of the possible factors that create this problem are listed below;

  • Game cache corrupted.
  • Outdated device drivers.
  • High game graphics.
  • Problems with the configuration of the Fallout.ini file.
  • Corrupt game installation.

System Requirements To Run Fallout New Vegas On Windows PC

Below are the minimum system requirements required to play Fallout New Vegas on PC.

  • ОС: Windows 7/Vista/XP
  • CPU Processor: Dual Core 2.0GHz
  • Memory: 2GB RAM
  • Storage: 10 GB free space
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 6 series or ATI 1300XT series

Here are all the troubleshooting methods to help you run Fallout New Vegas without bugs or errors.

Method 1: Change compatibility settings

First, you must change the game's compatibility settings. Also try running the game as an administrator. Follow these steps to fix Fallout New Vegas not working Windows 10 issue.

1. Right-click the Fallout New Vegas shortcut icon and select the Properties option.

2. Here, go to the "Compatibility" tab.

3. Check Run this program in compatibility mode for the option and test the game on different versions of Windows.

4. Then check the "Run this program as an administrator" checkbox in the "Settings" section.

5. Finally, click the Apply button and then the OK button.

Method 2: Update device drivers

Another common cause of Fallout New Vegas errors is outdated device drivers. Follow our guide to updating device drivers in Windows 10.

Method 3: Verify the integrity of the game files

Corrupt game cache is the main reason for Fallout New Vegas not working on Windows 10. So, you need to clear the game cache to fix Vegas errors. Read our article on how to verify the integrity of game files on Steam.

Method 4: Use Anti Crash Mod

Use an anti-crash mod to run Fallout New Vegas without errors or bugs. Following are the steps for this.

1. Download the New Vegas Anti Crash mod from the Nexusmods page .

2. Extract the downloaded NVAC.zip file.

3. Open the extracted folder and copy all the files to the folder.

4. Then paste the files in the following path where Fallout New Vegas is installed.

D:steamsteamappscommonFallout New Vegas

Note. The above location may vary depending on your system.

Method 5: Change the display settings in the game

You can also lower your in-game settings to fix the issue with Windows 10 not working in Fallout New Vegas. Here are the steps to do so.

1. Launch Fallout New Vegas.

2. Press OPTIONS.

3. Select Windowed Mode and change Screen Effects to None.

4. Then select a lower resolution.

5. Finally, click OK and restart the game.

Method 6: Edit Fallout ini files

Incorrect settings in the Fallout.ini file can cause Fallout New Vegas errors. Follow the steps below to modify the ini file and run Fallout New Vegas without any issues.

1. Go to the FalloutNV folder.

2. Right-click the Fallout.ini file and select "Open with Notepad".

3. Press the Ctrl + F keys simultaneously to open the Find dialog box.

4. Find buseThreadeAI.

5. Now change buseThreadeAI=0 to buseThreadeAI=1.

6. Then type a new ling next to buseThreadeAI by pressing the Enter key.

7. Type iNumHWThreads=2 on a new line and press Ctrl + S at the same time to save your changes.

Method 7: Reinstall Fallout New Vegas

Sometimes reinstalling the game can fix issues with the game. If there are corrupted installation files, try reinstalling Fallout New Vegas game to fix Fallout New Vegas not working with Windows 10 issue.

1. Press the Windows key, type Steam and click Open.

2. Go to the LIBRARY menu from your home page.

3. Locate the Fallout New Vegas game, right-click it and select Uninstall.

4. Click "Uninstall" again to confirm and close the Steam app after uninstalling the game.

5. Then restart your computer after uninstalling the game.

6. Launch the Steam application, search for Fallout New Vegas and select the game as shown in the image below.

7. Here, click "Play Game" to download the game.

8. Finally, select the installation location and click the "Next >" button to install the game.

Method 8: Perform a System Restore

Finally, you can try performing a System Restore to fix Fallout New Vegas errors and other Windows issues. Check out the How to Use System Restore in Windows 10 guide to understand how to safely restore system on a Windows 10 PC.

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