Oh Boy... Fallout 3, so it begins...

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Fallout 3 Install Problems

Looks like some people are having problems to install boxed copy of Fallout 3 because of 'shady' third-party programs that they have installed on their machines which conflict with Fallout 3's (and other games) installer.

...the person on the phone informed me that you have to uninstall any cd writing programs or image programs like nero, roxio, sonic, alcohol, daemon tools etc and only have the default windows cd writer on your computer...Saying that securom recognizes these as piracy tools basically. They also said if this doesn't work then you have to contact securom yourself about the issue. She told me there is nothing bethesda can do about this problem because of the securom software. Basically according to the call, it is securom's fault, let them handle it. She said we will have to wait for securom to release a fix if this doesn't work so my advice is to start harassing them. I also asked if they have been getting many calls related to these issues of not being able to install the game, she said yes naturally. She also said these image and writing programs tell securom to read the disc incorrectly hence no wonder none of us have the real game according to securom. I have already uninstalled my cd writing programs but securom still persists in not letting me play my game.

There's another forum post for those who have SecuROM issues with workaround instructions and a pointer to the SecuROM Website where there's a replacement launcher for Fallout 3, as well as a replacement launcher for Far Cry 2.
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Yeah... and so it begins! :mad:
 
wow, just did some reading on those forums ............ waaaaaaaay too many problems for me to take a chance I'm afraid :mad:
 
Lol... Securom have just gone overboard imo. I refuse to uninstall my writing software (I use Roxio), just to play a game. Xbox360 version here i come
 
Lycanthrope said:
:mad: I thought that there wasn't going to be any DRM on Fallout?
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.... so much for that statement ..... Bethesda are turning into big time liars.


Optioncarduser said:
Lol... Securom have just gone overboard imo. I refuse to uninstall my writing software (I use Roxio), just to play a game. Xbox360 version here i come
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.... if I even want anything more to do with Bethesda even ....... then I might get it later for Xbox ... pre played though.
 
From those forums, it seems that there are people with Roxio and Nero installed that don't have a problem whatsoever :(
 
Who are they to dictate what programs we may and may not use?

D**n the pirates for foisting this junk upon us! :mad:
 
This sounds a bit strange. I will check out Fallout 3 and see what it complains about tomorrow when I pick up me copy from BT games.
 
The_Librarian said:
D**n the pirates for foisting this junk upon us! :mad:
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Oh please, blame the minority. Just like DRM, governments will implement DRM on our lifestyle because of "terrorism", this is just corporate greed and control.
 
whats the point in these copy protection things, if the game gets on the net the same day it comes out, if they were that worried about it,, it would have been sorted out by now.
 
I have a good idea for a workable DRM solution.

You have 2 choices, either you leave the disk in the drive to play, or you use online authentication. So for example, if you want to install a game on your laptop and desktop, you can either use online activation/authentication to verify, or you must take the CD with you.

If you enter into the online method, you should have an account page where you can unregister your copies and see how many installations you have made, and can unlicense them. This would also enable the user to sell the game, since the serial number would be used with the account, not the owner's personal information.

This would enable easy re-selling of a game you no longer wish to play, since you would be able to unregister all your copies.
 
i sure as hell am gonna get it on xbox. stuff pc. if i'm gonna be playing a game for 50 - 100 hours i wanna be laying down on my couch

<troll> hey kage, do you think we would have any install issues on the xbox? (or ps3 for that matter)
 
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