Windows 10: I cannot find/add the compatibility tab for Fallout 3 GOTY edition

Trying to run Fallout 3 GOTY edition on windows 11. It needs to be run on Windows 7 or vista but I couldn't find the compatibility tab in 'Properties' on the game file C:\Program Files x86\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout 3 goty. Also tried adding compatibility tab for all user in registry editor. The file also has no compatibility tab if used through the Epic Games launcher. Help?

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fallout 3 for windows 10

I am using Windows 10 pro 64 bit and Steam, I was able to get Fallout 3 to work by doing the following.

navigate to the following folder:

For 64 bit: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout 3 goty\Fallout3.exe"

For 32 bit: "C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout 3 goty\Fallout3.exe"

right click and go to properties, compatibility tab and set it to run in compatibility mode for Windows Xp.

You might have to try different versions, some things will run using SP 2 but not SP 1 or 3.

This fix should work for Windows 8 and 8.1 as well.

 

fallout 3

I bought Fallout 3 goty on steam and am having massive difficulty getting it to work right, any advice?

 

fallout 3 for windows 10

I've tried compatibility mode before, and it didn't work. this time, unfortunately, was no exception. I've tried all compatibility packs and this error persists: "the procedure entry point SfmDxGetSwapChainStats could not be located in the dynamic link library
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Fallout 3\d3d9.dll."

any ideas?

EDIT: I've deleted the DLL file and it seems to work now. YAY! windows ten appears to me to be far worth the upgrade, even for gamers, and workarounds CAN be found!

for future people with issues:

i am running windows 10, 8/9/15

compatibility mode: vista pack 2 (may not be important)

DLL file (D3D9) deleted from the fallout 3 folder

I AM running modded, but may not a problem

I AM running steam edition NOT GOTY.

good luck.