How to Install FOSE

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Install Fallout 3 and run it at least once.

   You will need to run the regular Fallout 3 game once in order to create the proper files in the Fallout 3 folder.
   
   Make sure to click "Play" in the Fallout 3 launcher and allow the game to completely load.
   
   FOSE does not work with the Direct2Drive or retail DVD version
   1.0.0.12 versions of Fallout
   3.
   
   If you have the DVD version, update to the latest version of Fallout 3 using the official
   1.7 patch.
   
   If you are using the Direct2Drive version, you will need to install a different version to use FOSE.
   
   If you have dual monitors, disable the second one before playing Fallout
   3.
   
   Press ⊞ Win+P and select "PC Screen Only".
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   Step 2: Consider installing the unofficial Fallout 3 1.8 patch.

   This is a fan-made patch that fixes hundreds of bugs that can cause problems with Fallout
   3.
   
   You can download the patch from NexusMods.com , FOSE can be downloaded for free from the developer's site (fose.silverlock.org/.
   
   It will download in the "7z" format. , This free archive program is required to extract the FOSE files.
   
   You can download 7-Zip from 7-zip.org. , After installing 7-Zip, double-click the downloaded FOSE archive.
   
   Extract the files in their current location so that you can quickly find them. , Your directory may be found at one of the following locations, which are common default installation locations:
   C:\Program Files\Bethesda Softworks\Fallout 3\ C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout 3 GOTY , Confirm that you want to overwrite any files with the same name. , Drag this shortcut onto your desktop.
   
   This is what you will use to start Fallout 3 from now on. , Now that your copy of Fallout 3 has been setup to work with mods, you can download and install a mod manager to help you manage all of the mods you plan to install.
   
   The two most popular mod managers are Fallout Mod Manager (FOMM) and the Nexus Mod Manager.
   
   Both of these can be downloaded and installed from NexusMods.com
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   Step 3: Download FOSE.

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   Step 4: Download and install 7-Zip.

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   Step 5: Extract the FOSE files.

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   Step 6: Open your Fallout 3 directory.

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   Step 7: Copy all the files from the extracted FOSE folder into your Fallout 3 directory.

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   Step 8: Right-click "fose-loader.exe" and select "Create Shortcut".

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   Step 9: Install a mod manager.

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