FullScreenWindowedMode
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 14 Performance mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is an script extender plugin that makes windowed mode fullscreen and borderless. Make sure to set your resolution to your desktop resolution in order for the window to fit nicely.
Update Notes: Version 3: - Added code to try to ensure that when you alt+tab you have a visible mouse cursor. - Added support for nexus mod manager
Version 2: - Added code to support more games
Version 1: - Initial Release
Games Supported: -Fallout 3 -Fallout: New Vegas -Oblivion -Skyrim
Installation Instruction: -Extract FullScreenWindowedMode to your script extender directory. -data\FOSE\Plugins\ -data\NVSE\Plugins\ -data\OBSE\Plugins\ -data\SKSE\Plugins\
FullScreenWindowedMode is a script extender plugin for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas that enables borderless fullscreen windowed mode. It requires setting the game resolution to match your desktop for proper fit. With 1,375 endorsements and 42,697 downloads, it's a popular utility for players seeking smoother alt-tabbing and reduced input lag.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,375 endorsements and over 42k downloads.
- Solves the alt-tab headache in Fallout 3 and New Vegas.
- Lightweight plugin that doesn't mess with your game files.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 — might not play nice with newer mod setups or Windows versions.
- Requires manually setting your resolution to match your desktop, which can be a hassle if you play at a different res.
For Fallout 3 and New Vegas players who hate alt-tabbing out of a fullscreen game and want a borderless window. Skip if you're fine with regular fullscreen or don't use script extenders.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the appropriate script extender (e.g., FOSE for Fallout 3, NVSE for New Vegas) installed first.
- Set your in-game resolution to exactly match your desktop resolution to avoid black bars or misalignment.
- If you're using a mod manager, place the plugin in the correct folder (usually Data\NVSE\Plugins or Data\FOSE\Plugins).
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- TimThompson89
- Version
- 3
- Downloads
- 42,697
- Endorsements
- 1,375
- Category
- Performance
- Created
- 1/9/2015
- Updated
- 1/23/2015
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install New Vegas Mods
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