Fallout 3

Fallout 3

by Bethesda Softworks

What is Fallout 3?

Fallout 3 is software application developed by Bethesda Softworks. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 10 with nearly 62.21% of installations running this operating system. Fallout 3's installer is typically 1.00 GB in size and installs around 129 files.

Fallout 3 is most popular in the United States with 67.88% of installations residing in this country.

Fallout 3 adds 6 scheduled tasks to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times. When using a computer that is connected to the internet, Fallout 3 is known to create 3 firewall exceptions to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About Fallout 3?

Fallout 3 is a critically acclaimed action role-playing open world video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios. As the third major installment in the highly popular Fallout series, the game offers an immersive and expansive gaming experience set in a post-apocalyptic world. With engaging gameplay and stunning graphics, Fallout 3 has garnered a dedicated fan base and continues to be a beloved title in the gaming community.

Software Behaviors

Firewall:
  • Steam.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe'.
  • FalloutLauncher.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\fallout 3\FalloutLauncher.exe'.
  • Fallout3.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Bethesda Softworks\Fallout 3\Fallout3.exe'.
Scheduled tasks:
  • FalloutLauncher.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F6F5C632-B749-445A-B2A4-EE5C5E1DE84A}' (runs on registration).
  • Fallout3.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{ED902080-45C6-4C66-9928-C0E48DBC7555}' (runs on registration).
  • fose_loader.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F5F1CB7C-F1C7-4564-BB85-CDE4F6CE15C0}' (runs on registration).
  • Fallout_Fullscreen.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{6C346795-163B-4BCF-BA77-C7DAD53029F9}' (runs on registration).
  • Steam.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{0A7CD642-755B-4352-BD9E-064734827C0D}' (runs on registration).
  • GameOverlayUI.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{98D22EE8-FBCE-4B0A-A638-4A27C81582F5}' (runs on registration).

Startup Entries

Startup tasks:
  • Steam.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Steam.
Registry entries:
  • Steam.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Steam.exe' and executes as C:\Program Files\steam\steam.exe.

Software Details

URL:
https://www.fallout.bethsoft.com
Support:
https://support.steampowered.com
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout 3
Uninstaller:
"C:\Program Files\Steam\steam.exe" steaC://uninstall/22300
Size:
1.00 GB
Language:
English

Fallout 3 Executable Details

Primary executable:
fose_loader.exe
Name:
Fallout 3
Path:
C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout 3\fose_loader.exe
MD5:
3df562a21ee0489c4ce9d16ec05c2583
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by Fallout 3
File Type Filename MD5
EXE
32b74444f6504f676d63f574872b5a11
EXE
9426195e5c81ece83e2c46eccff0a638
DLL
8be4563399afd879b63a8b28edcc2d32
DLL
e85546fe2825e44a54ed6b2d6c386b11
DLL
d1dbab3ac525ca87d65f5d0ede6f5cbd
EXE
fc772b6303855f1fd907e350810b8802
EXE
1ec9324b5b1fcb2d7ef1604c41c4be0d
EXE
cabe531a471efa4ab35b6217e1d02363
EXE
88e21f4919008bff227af2d69f1ca9b3