Fallout 3 is one of the most liked games because of its features and popularity. To improve the gaming experience, players usually use Fallout Mod Manager or FOMM. Fallout Mod Manager’s inability to obtain write rights is a mistake that issues with the code, though. In this case, you won’t be able to write to or change the game’s code within the FOMM. The fixes for the same are described in this guide.
How to Solve Fallout 3’s Inability to Get Write Permissions
The procedures to troubleshoot and resolve this issue in Fallout 3 are mentioned below.
Method 1: Run FOMM as Administrator
Giving the FOMM or Fallout Mod Manager software administrator access is the first step toward resolving the problem.
- Press the Windows + D keys at the same time to open the Desktop.
- Select the Properties option by right-clicking the Fallout Mod Manager Shortcut icon.
- Click on the Compatibility tab to select the option. In the Settings area, run this program as an administrator.
- Next, click the Apply and then OK buttons.
Method 2: Disable UAC Prompt (Not Recommended)
If you are able to use the Fallout Mod Manager but the error notice is keeping you from changing the games, try turning off User Account Control, or UAC, on your Windows computer. However, this method is not advised as it can fail to alert users to security holes.
Method 3:Allow Users to Write on Their Accounts
If none of the other solutions resolve the issue of not being able to get write permissions for Fallout 3, you can try giving write permission to the folder where the Steam games are kept.
Note: The Games folder must be found in the locally saved location.
- Press the Windows + E keys to launch Windows Explorer, then go to the location path provided below.
- Select the Properties option by performing a right-click on the My Games folder.
- Select the Group or User Names section and click the Edit… button under the Security tab.
- In the Permission for Users section, select the user account under Group or user names, then check the Write option in the Allow column.
- To apply the changes, click the OK buttons on all other windows, then apply and OK.
Method 4: Reinstall the Fallout 3 Game
The games are kept in the following location by default: program files in C:\ (x86)
In this case, the FOMM can have trouble accessing the game file. To fix the Fallout 3 inability to obtain write permissions error, you can try moving the folder outside the Program Files folder. You must use the Steam app to reinstall Fallout 3 to achieve this.
Step I: Uninstall Fallout 3 Game
Uninstalling the Fallout 3 game from the Steam app is the first step.
- Type Steam into the Windows keypad and select Open.
- From its homepage, select the LIBRARY menu.
- Find the Fallout 3 game, then use the right-click menu to choose Uninstall.
- After uninstalling the game, click Uninstall again to confirm and shut off the Steam app.
Step II: Reinstall the Fallout 3 Game
Reinstalling Fallout 3 and changing the game file’s save location is the next step to resolve the Fallout Mod Manager’s inability to obtain write rights issue.
- Open the Steam app, look for Fallout 3, and click on the title shown in the image below.
- To download the game, select the Play Game option below.
- To install the game, select the install location and press the Next > button.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is FOMM or Fallout Mod Manager?
Indeed. The Fallout 3 game and its various versions’ codes can be changed using the Fallout Mod Manager software.
Q2. Is the Fallout 3 Game Free?
Indeed. You cannot buy The Fallout 3 game through the Steam Client. It is a paid game.
