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<h1>Setup</h1>
<h3>In this step, we will do a clean installation and configuration of the game, which is required for the guide.</h3>
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Before we start, it is important to enable file extensions in Windows.
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By default, File Explorer will not show file extensions (such as .exe, .dll, or .esp). These extensions are very important when going through the guide, so it is highly recommended to enable visible file extensions:
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<li>Open File Explorer.</li>
<li>Select the <b>View</b> tab at the top.</li>
<li>Enable <strong>File name extensions</strong> in the <b>Show</b> section.</li>
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Base Address Randomization is a security feature in Windows that allows program's starting address to be randomized, which is not the expected behavior in 32-bit programs like Fallout: New Vegas.
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Having it enabled will crash the game when using NVSE plugins or the 4GB Patch.
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While the feature should be disabled by default, it is still recommended to sanity check if it is disabled:
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<li>Open <strong>Windows Security</strong> from your <b>Start Menu</b>.</li>
<li>Click on <strong>App & browser control</strong> in the left sidebar.</li>
<li>Click on <strong>Exploit protection settings</strong> under <b>Exploit protection</b>.</li>
<li>Ensure <strong>Force randomization for images (Mandatory ASLR)</strong> is set to <strong>Use default (Off)</strong>.</li>
<blockquote>
If you don't want to change the global setting, you can add an exception just for the game:
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<li>Click on <b>Program settings</b></li>
<li>Click on <b>Add program to customize</b></li>
<li>Select <b>Add program by name</b></li>
<li>Enter <code>FalloutNV.exe</code> in the box and save.</li>
<li>Find the newly created entry on the list and click <b>Edit</b>.</li>
<li>Find <strong>Force randomization for images (Mandatory ASLR)</strong>.</li>
<li>Check <strong>Override system settings</strong>, and set the toggle to <strong>Off</strong>.</li>
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Now that the game is installed, there are two folders from it that will be referred to in the guide often:
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<li><strong>Root</strong> folder: Where the game is installed.</li>
<ul>
<li>For Steam: <code>Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout New Vegas</code></li>
<li>For GOG: <code>GOG Galaxy\Games\Fallout New Vegas</code> (unless you manually changed the installation path).</li>
<li>For Epic Games: <code>Epic Games\FalloutNewVegas\Fallout New Vegas English</code> (unless you manually changed the installation path).</li>
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<li><strong>Data</strong> folder: Where all of the game's assets are located.</li>
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<li>For Steam: <code>Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout New Vegas\Data</code></li>
<li>For GOG: <code>GOG Galaxy\Games\Fallout New Vegas\Data</code></li>
<li>For Epic Games: <code>Epic Games\FalloutNewVegas\Fallout New Vegas English\Data</code></li>
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A clean installation is not only required to get rid of any potential leftover mod files, but also to make sure the game is installed in a safe location. Here is what you need to know when choosing where to install your game:
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<b>Avoid any default Windows folders:</b> This includes but is not limited to <code>C:\Program Files</code>, <code>C:\Program Files x86</code>, your <code>Desktop</code> and your <code>Documents</code> folders. This is because users lack write access to Program Files, while Desktop and Documents are often managed by OneDrive. This can cause many issues with the game and any modding tools. An example of a safe location is <code>C:\Games</code>
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<b>Install on an SSD if possible:</b> Having the game on an SSD will drastically improve loading times and decrease stuttering.
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<blockquote>If you never installed the game before, go directly to the install section.</blockquote>
As the game is available on Steam, GOG, and Epic Games, there are separate instructions for each version. You obviously only need to follow the directions for the version you have.
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<blockquote>If you already uninstalled the game, make sure to follow step 4 and 5 to ensure there are no leftovers.</blockquote>
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<li>Open Steam and go to your <strong>Library</strong>.</li>
<li>Find <strong>Fallout: New Vegas</strong> in the list.</li>
<li>Right-click on it and select <strong>Manage</strong> -> <strong>Uninstall</strong>.</li>
<li>Navigate to <code>Steam\steamapps\common</code> and, if present, delete the <strong>Fallout New Vegas</strong> folder.</li>
<li>Navigate to <code>Documents\My Games\FalloutNV</code> and delete all INI files inside it.</li>
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<li>Open GOG and go to your <strong>Library</strong>.</li>
<li>Find <strong>Fallout: New Vegas</strong> in the list.</li>
<li>Right-click on it and select <strong>Manage Installation -> Uninstall</strong>.</li>
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<li>If you used an offline installer then run the <strong>unins000.exe</strong> file in the game's <strong>Root</strong> folder.</li>
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<li>Navigate to <code>Documents\My Games\FalloutNV</code> and delete all INI files inside it.</li>
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<blockquote>If you already uninstalled the game, make sure to follow step 4 to ensure there are no leftovers.</blockquote>
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<li>Open the Epic Games Launcher and go to your <strong>Library</strong>.</li>
<li>Find <strong>Fallout: New Vegas</strong> in the list.</li>
<li>Click on 3 dots and select uninstall from the menu.</li>
<li>Navigate to <code>Documents\My Games\FalloutNV_Epic</code> and delete all INI files inside it.</li>
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It is strongly recommended to install the game outside of any default Windows folders (such as <code>Program Files (x86)</code>), as the the strict Windows file protections of these folders can break certain mods/tools. Instead, we will use a tool called Steam Library Setup Tool to create a new Steam library folder outside of any default Windows folders.
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If you already have Steam installed outside of any default windows folders then go directly to step 7 and install the game to your custom Steam library.
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<li>Completely exit out of Steam using Task Manager or System Tray.</li>
<li>Download the <strong>steam_library_setup_tool-3.2.exe</strong> file from <a href="https://github.com/LostDragonist/steam-library-setup-tool/releases" target="_blank">here</a>.</li>
<li>Once downloaded, run the file and add a new entry by clicking <strong>Add Row</strong>.</li>
<li>Type the chosen path under <strong>Path</strong>, e.g. <code>C:\Games\Steam</code></li>
<li>Click <strong>Accept</strong> then <strong>Yes</strong> if prompted to create a new folder.</li>
<li>The tool will ask to exit, select <strong>OK</strong>.</li>
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<li>Open Steam and go to your <strong>Library</strong>.</li>
<li>Find <strong>Fallout: New Vegas</strong> in the list and select <strong>Install</strong>.</li>
<li>Under <strong>Install to:</strong>, select the library folder created with the tool, which is the second <b>C:\</b> entry if you are installing on the main drive.</li>
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<blockquote>If you still do not see your new library, restart your PC.</blockquote>
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<li>Select <strong>Next</strong> then wait for the install to finish.</li>
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<li>Open GOG and go to your <strong>Library</strong>.</li>
<li>Find <strong>Fallout: New Vegas</strong> in the list and select <strong>Install</strong>.</li>
<li>Set the <strong>Install to</strong> location to a location of your choice.</li>
<ul>
<li>It is <strong>required</strong> to install the game outside of any default Windows folders (e.g., <code>Program Files x86</code>).</li>
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<li>Open the Epic Games Launcher and go to your <strong>Library</strong>.</li>
<li>Find <strong>Fallout: New Vegas</strong> in the list.</li>
<li>Click on the game to install it.</li>
<ul>
<li>It is <strong>required</strong> to install the game outside of any default Windows folders (e.g., <code>Program Files x86</code>).</li>
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<li>Run the game from Steam, GOG Galaxy, or through FalloutNVLauncher.exe in the game files if you are using an offline copy.</li>
<li>Click OK to both pop-ups that say <b>Detecting Video Hardware</b>.</li>
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<li>If there aren't any pop-ups, navigate to <code>Documents\My Games\FalloutNV</code> and delete all the <b>INI files</b>, then retry.</li>
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<li>Click <b>OK</b> then <b>Exit</b>.</li>
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