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Fallout 3 - Frequently asked questions:

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Product information:
Website: http://fallout.bethsoft.com/
Media: DVD-ROM / Digital Download



Important: Please download and install the latest available patch from the official website.

Please find below a list of frequently asked questions we have collected for Fallout 3:


Q: I get the error message: 'Emulation detected error (e.g. 2500)' when I try to install 'Fallout 3'.
A: There is a manual way to install 'Fallout 3':

  1. Right click on your drive containing the 'Fallout 3' disc and select 'Explore'.
  2. Double click on the 'setup.exe' located in the folder you just opened.
  3. Follow the install instructions.

Q: I get the error message: 'Emulation detected error (e.g. 2500)' when I try to start 'Fallout 3'.
A: Please unmount all images, deactivate running emulation software and put the original disc in your drive.
If the error message persists, please download the SecuROM™ Diagnostics Tool and follow the instructions on the website.


Q: I get the error message: 'Emulation detected error (e.g. 2500)' when I insert the 'Fallout 3' disc in my DVD-Drive.
A: The autorun feature calls the 'FalloutLauncher.exe' on the 'Fallout 3' disc when you insert it in your drive. You can deactivate the autorun feature of Windows (e.g. for Windows Vista open 'Control Panel', click the 'AutoPlay' icon and disable the checkbox 'Use AutoPlay for all media and devices').


Q: The above answers did not solve my issue.
A: Please install the SecuROM™ Diagnostics Tool for further assistance and follow the instructions on the website.


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