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# [DirectX](https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=35\&amp;msockid=2dbe8c4e0ead6be6276f98690f4d6a2f)

Ensure you have DirectX 9 installed, as it is the API required for Fallout 3. The Runtime installer includes all versions of DirectX up to DirectX 11.

# [NET Framework 3.5](https://www.microsoft.com/en-GB/download/details.aspx?id=21\&amp;msockid=2dbe8c4e0ead6be6276f98690f4d6a2f)

Required for some mods.

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**These should be installed by default, but it is important to make sure they are installed otherwise Fallout 3 won't launch.**
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**TO FIX RADIO STUTTER DOWNLOAD THE DLL FROM THIS SITE \[**[**IndirectSound - 3D Audio in Older Games**](https://www.indirectsound.com/)**] AND PASTE IT IN THE FALLOUT 3 DIRECTORY**

- ![important](https://media.nexusmods.com/6/f/6f32b558-3370-439c-90e4-e2715c184a3a.png)If you have an SSD, or NVME drive, install Fallout 3 there. Doing so will boost your load times significantly, contrary to installing Fallout 3 on a HDD.

MAKE SURE FALLOUT 3 IS INSTALLED OUTSIDE OF PROGRAM FILES, PROGRAM FILES (x86)

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![manual steps](https://media.nexusmods.com/9/6/9666cbde-dd18-4c43-9453-3c5191df7cb7.png)List of mods required to be installed manually:  <\<follow instructions on mod page(s)>>

Install in order

1. Esm patcher < MUST BE INSTALLED ON A CLEAN INSTALL OF FO3 >
2. FO3 BSA Decompressor
3. Fallout Anniversary Patcher

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Fallout 3 Essentials   2024

Details the essential core mods for any mod list. Aimed at resolving game launch issues and crashes, plus other general performance improvements.

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