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Fallout SeriesI cant run Fallout 1 - resolution problem(10 posts)(10 posts)
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Posted April 05, 2012
Hi guys,

everytime I want to launch Fallout 1 after few seconds I got this message: "Error initializing video mode 640x480". Please do you know what to do with that?
Posted April 05, 2012
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Doom4: Hi guys,

everytime I want to launch Fallout 1 after few seconds I got this message: "Error initializing video mode 640x480". Please do you know what to do with that?
I get that problem too. This is the first time running games AT ALL on Windows 7 so it should be interesting finding the solution.
Posted April 05, 2012
It's frustrating since I was so excited to get back into it
Posted April 05, 2012
First see if the falloutw.exe is running in compatibility mode, if it is turn it off. If that doesn't work download and install the unofficial patches and the High resolution patch.
Posted April 05, 2012
This happens to me, but only after applying new widescreen settings. It works fine in 640x480, but if i set the resolution to something else say, 1280x720, i get the error.
Posted April 05, 2012
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ladystrange: This happens to me, but only after applying new widescreen settings. It works fine in 640x480, but if i set the resolution to something else say, 1280x720, i get the error.
Try turning down the bit color or raising it.
Posted April 06, 2012
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ladystrange: This happens to me, but only after applying new widescreen settings. It works fine in 640x480, but if i set the resolution to something else say, 1280x720, i get the error.
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Unholyfurball: Try turning down the bit color or raising it.
It works only in 8-bit colour and lags terribly, so this thread helped. Deleted ddraw.ini and now it runs smooth with widescreen and 32-bit colour.

EDIT: Ah, sorry i did mean "ddraw.dll".
Post edited April 06, 2012 by ladystrange
Posted April 06, 2012
ddraw.ini? you mean ddraw.dll?
Posted April 06, 2012
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Unholyfurball: First see if the falloutw.exe is running in compatibility mode, if it is turn it off. If that doesn't work download and install the unofficial patches and the High resolution patch.
My folder doesnt contain a Fallout.exe just the fallout shortcut plz help!!!
Posted April 06, 2012
It should be labeled 'falloutw.exe'. Try doing a general PC search. If that doesn't work uninstall and re-install the game.
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