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
8e0d574235236c24329b60f85b3f2f35
DLL
b8d221511393c22d31a1bee670b9a387
DLL
367072ce9682de5bbc584336e242bb91
DLL
ed8bb681f67feb5bf5ee9e1f22bec8d2
DLL
33fde2099ddbab616cc3040c9a8a2b63
DLL
4fc3360b0de3976568efbcdb5898e904
DLL
928b1b28f94b7eaa815841bb935350c2
DLL
22d33875576e68edbfb9cf9c405438ff
EXE
c03f4af266223f05bc6b5f58da44bfc0
EXE
c5e606e985f0909af023779b7b9aacac