

From the install pop-up, set the location for install to the Steam library you just created in the previous step.Find Fallout: New Vegas in the list and select Install.Exit out of the settings when you are finished.If for example you already have the default Steam library at C:\Program Files x86\Steam,īut still want your game on your C:\ drive, you will need to follow these IMPORTANT: By default, Steam only allows one library per drive, but there is a workaround. Select Add Library Folder and select a location outside of any default Windows folders.In the Downloads tab, select Steam Library Folders.Open Steam and select Steam -> Settings in the top left.If you already have a Steam library set up outside of any default Windows folder, or you have the game on GOG, skip this step.Ī new Steam library needs to be set up to install the game on, as the default library is in a default Windows UAC-protected folder ( C:\Program Files x86\Steam).

Navigate to where the game is installed ( GOG Galaxy\Games by default) and, if present, delete the Fallout New Vegas folder.Right-click on it and select Manage Installation -> Uninstall.Navigate to Documents\My Games\FalloutNV and delete all the files ending in.


Recommended Installation LocationĪ 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. In this step, we will do a clean installation and configuration of the game, which is required for the guide.
