[Windows Defender blocking MO2]

Okay, so everything was working-ish yesterday (meaning that after realizing how much has been updated, including SKSE and a shitton of mods). Today however I can't even run MO2, not the last nor the current updated one.

 

Funny thing is the error msg language hints its a policy change - but this is my home PC, custom built by myself, never ever any outside work related activity... and I've not made ANY changes as of late (nor applied any Win10 updates in last month or more.

 

Ideas, Clues, Hints???

 

 

[Halftone dots?]

Yep - SOLVED - it was indeed the Ambient Occlusion (SAO). When disabled the dots disappeared, and remained gone regardless of nVidia driver or ENB settings. Only I though this is odd, because I had been using it before. I did find that, after some further research & testing, I can use it but only if I also use NVHBAO - that seems to help smooth the rendering significantly.

 

Sources:

https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/41623/

https://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Fallout4Prefs_INI/NVHBAO

 

Used FO4 Configuration tool by Bilago

parameter search terms SAO & NVHBAO

 

Big thank you for the help!!

[Halftone dots?]

robotized - it still might be, if only because its in the shadowed areas I notice it most. Gonna keep playing with it and see if maybe I missed a setting somewhere. Really appreciate it though!

[Halftone dots?]

robotized - nope, no change. Disabled all AA & AIO in the driver & ini files - was still there... I even looked at some old screenshots from old play through and its not there, so its really got me scratching my head.

[Halftone dots?]

@robotized - Thanks for the suggestion! I will disable all AO in game & GPU drivers and do a test/compare later tonight or tomorrow morning.

[Halftone dots?]

Exactly. Its like a screen or lens filter effect - scenery moves behind the layer of dots. But its not the physical screen, nor any mod or ENB... I've also tested:

 

Monitor

- check its not dust & cleaned monitor = yes, clean

- check for presence on hi-res photograph (8k x 10k) = not present

- check for presence on blank white screen = not present

Game

- start new game, no mods = no change

- start new game, no mods, no ENB = no change

- check for presence along whole screen = no change

I'm starting to think its just a limitation of game engine???

[Halftone dots?]

NO change regardless of resolution. I also removed ENB entirely, tested, then put back the default ENB, tested with effects active and inactive. Same result - dots still there.

 

The ONE thing I did notice however, is that these dots are in fixed position. I notice them on loading screens as if trying to simulate an old CRT, but remain present while in game.

 

FYI: GPU = MSI RTX 2070 Super, Display = BenQ 2711U

[Halftone dots?]

I did a search on this, found nothing except two old posts from 2016 without replies or solutions mentioned. I'm running this at max settings, 2560x1440, with minimal ENB (speed without effects), and only a few mods that change lighting or environment.

 

Thing is, this dotting pattern appears everywhere, almost like its a Lens texture (but I have none, and its there even with ENB off completely). very noticable on light colored surfaces like fridge, skin, sidewalk, etc. Screenshot attached - but it won't be visible on the thumbnail.

Please help, this is really buggin me...

(oh hey, and if the answer is out there and I missed it, please don't be a troll about it - we're all human okay?)

 

Thanks!

[CTD on popup GUI load]

Long time lurker/reader, probably only my 2nd time posting, so forgive any errors in formalities or protocol please.

 

I'm experiencing two problems which for the life of me I cannot solve. One is a crash to desktop (CTD) error and the other is a missing mesh/object.

 

Problem 1: CTD whenever an action requires a crafting, bobble head, or skills magazine GUI. As soon as I try to craft, or even pick up the bobble or magazine, it instantly crashes. *Addendum: also includes rare/legendary items

Problem 2: unidentifiable object or workbench placed in game no longer renders (see screenshot at bottom).

 

Things have been running smoothly for a while until Steam upgraded FO4 to v1.10.26. Unfortunately I don't have a backup and cannot revert to a prior version through steam or the Win10 "previous version" feature.

 

Here's what I've tried thus far:

• clean save game file
• go back to older same game file
• verify old save file is clean (Fallrim tools ReSave)
• verify local install files
• reinstall game and DLCs
• review mod load orders, using manual and LOOT
• removing mods & reinstall (with NMM)
• selectively removing & deleting mods (with backup in place)

As I was traveling for a week before this fiasco, and the save is older and when I knew everything had worked, I don't recall what object was placed or what I may have done differently. Thing is it really shouldn't matter at that point if the save was good and clean (ReSave detects no errors).

 

See spoiler 1 below for Mods list & order.

 

 

 

GameMode=Fallout4

Fallout4.esm=1

DLCRobot.esm=1

DLCworkshop01.esm=1

DLCCoast.esm=1

DLCworkshop02.esm=1

DLCworkshop03.esm=1

DLCNukaWorld.esm=1

DLCUltraHighResolution.esm=1

Homemaker.esm=1

SpringCleaning.esm=1

ConcealedArmor.esm=1

HUDFramework.esm=1

SimSettlements.esm=1

ArmorKeywords.esm=1

Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch.esp=1

Nuka World Bottle Fix.esp=1

25% Fusion Core Drain.esp=1

aesammocraftingworkbenchdlcnolocalleader.esp=1

Armorsmith Extended.esp=1

BetterJunkFences.esp=1

chem redux.esp=1

EvilViking13_WastelandWalls.esp=1

LongerPowerLines3x.esp=1

More Where That Came From Diamond City.esp=1

Pip-Boy Flashlight.esp=1

ReGrowth Overhaul.esp=1

Radstorm Removal.esp=1

SC_ExpandedScrapList.esp=1

Scrap Everything - Ultimate Edition.esp=1

SkjAlert_All_DLC.esp=1

Swinging Meat Bags.esp=1

dD-Enhanced Blood Basic.esp=1

ThirdPersonADS.esp=1

No More Fake Puddles - Nuka World 1-0.esp=1

Vivid Fallout - All in One - Best Choice.esp=1

Vivid Weathers - FO4.esp=1

Vivid Weathers - FO4 - Far Harbor.esp=1

Vivid Weathers - Nuka World.esp=1

Vivid Waters.esp=1

VisibleCompanionAffinity.esp=1

Homemaker - Streetlights Use Passive Power.esp=1

Homemaker - Unlocked Institute Objects.esp=1

CBBE.esp=1

DavesPoses.esp=1

AzarPonytailHairstyles.esp=1

KSHairdos.esp=1

MiscHairstyle.esp=1

Colored Highlights CC.esp=1

EoW_MakeupColors.esp=1

LooksMenu.esp=1

LooksMenu Customization Compendium.esp=1

IcebreakerCDO-Settlements.esp=1

AA Better Companions - No Conflicts.esp=1

AA HotC - Standalone - SE.esp=1

AutomatronSDTank.esp=1

BetterCompanions.esp=1

BetterSettlersNoLollygagging.esp=1

Dogmeat A True Companion.esp=1

EveryonesBestFriend.esp=1

FlirtyCommonwealth.esp=1

NoLollygagging.esp=1

Wasteland Heroines Replacer_2.0.0.esp=1

EFF.esp=1

Crafting Workbench.esp=1

Crafting Workbenches - Ammo.esp=1

Crafting Workbenches - Ammo Special.esp=1

Crafting Workbenches - Automatron DLC.esp=1

Crafting Workbenches - Junk Items.esp=1

Crafting Workbenches - Power Armor.esp=1

Crafting Workbenches - Pre War and Manufactured.esp=1

ValdacilsItemSorting-00-ValsPicks-DLCVersion.esp=1

VIS-PatchChemReduxWeightless.esp=1

Unique NPCs.esp=1

Eli_Armour_Compendium.esp=1

CrimeTown.esp=1

TrainBar.esp=1

BetterSettlers.esp=1

BetterSettlersCleanFacePack.esp=1

BetterSettlersCCAPack2.0.esp=1

SimSettlements_AddOnPack_Defences_Brae.esp=1

SimHomestead.esp=1

SimSettlements_XPAC_IndustrialRevolution.esp=1

EnhancedLightsandFX.esp=1

ACR-W17.esp=1

ClassicSniper.esp=1

DOOMMerged.esp=1

Dogmeat's Backpack.esp=1

Hellfirenew.esp=1

M2216.esp=1

MREs.esp=1

SniperDamage.esp=1

K9TacticalHarness.esp=1

2pacSkimpy.esp=1

AdnamaOutfit_ALLinONE.esp=1

ApalLeotard.esp=1

AsharaFO4Cyborg.esp=1

AsharaFO4Steampunk.esp=1

AsharaFO4UnderArmours.esp=1

AsukaClothOfficer.esp=1

BikerGal.esp=1

BikiniCBBEtry1.esp=1

BlackRoseRedux.esp=1

CaitCorsetDeepCleavage.esp=1

Cammy Tactical Suit.esp=1

ChainBikini.esp=1

CROSS_Swimsuit.esp=1

CROSS_Uni_BosUniform.esp=1

DelyteOutfits.esp=1

Deathclaw Hunter Armor.esp=1

DWT_Cricket_and_Guards.esp=1

DX Commonwealth Mini Dresses.esp=1

DX Commonwealth Shorts.esp=1

DX Vault Girl Shorts.esp=1

DX_Overboss_Outfit.esp=1

DX_Rogue_Prototype.esp=1

DA Merged 11 Pack.esp=1

Evil Detective Outfit.esp=1

GITS_suit_by_OniNigma.esp=1

HighHeels_SA.esp=1

HAAS Physics.esp=1

HN66-SiriusArmor.esp=1

HN66Fo4_EasyGirl_BS.esp=1

JB - HighschoolHeaven.esp=1

JC-Bikini.esp=1

JC-Shirt and Jeans.esp=1

JetsBathingSuits.esp=1

Kerrigan.esp=1

KerriganColorChange.esp=1

KerriganGlasses.esp=1

Lazmans_highheels_outfits.esp=1

MCM_CS1_Raven.esp=1

MGSBB.esp=1

MirandaOutfit.esp=1

MonnoBikini.esp=1

NanoSuit.esp=1

NanoSuit_AWKCR_AE.esp=1

NovaCatsuit2.esp=1

Pionerka.esp=1

ReinaArmorFO4-CBBE.esp=1

rfortaleza2.esp=1

rpampas.esp=1

Rylee's Wasteland Tycoon.esp=1

SexyEveningDress.esp=1

SkyrimConversions.esp=1

SkyrimConversions - More Condensed.esp=1

ShadeArmorIV.esp=1

slootyVaultSuit.esp=1

Taboolicious_StreetBrawler.esp=1

TheKite_VTS.esp=1

TheKite_CaitSet.esp=1

TheKite_ScoopDigger.esp=1

Tina's Candy Land.esp=1

Toxic Raider Armour.esp=1

tschutschiSpearheadCatsuit.esp=1

VirginKillerSweater.esp=1

WastelandGirlArmor.esp=1

xy - Jumpsuits.esp=1

xy - Misty Outfit.esp=1

Zipsuit.esp=1

zgcquiet.esp=1

zgczilents.esp=1

ConcealedArmor.esp=1

See spoiler 2 below for PC config

Maingear Vybe SS

Windows Version : Microsoft Windows 10 Home (10.0.15063 Build 15063)

Mother Board : Z68XP-UD3-iSSD

Processor : Intel® Core i7-2600K CPU @ 3.40GHz

Memory : 16301MB(1648)

Video Adapter 1 : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (main)

Video Adapter 2 : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 Ti (physx)

C: Boot: Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500GB SSD(465GB,SCSI)

D: Data : WDC WD4004FZWX-00GBGB0 HDD(3726GB,SCSI)

E: Backup : Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 HDD(931GB,SCSI)

F: Cache : Corsair Neutron GTX SSD(223GB,SCSI)

 

 

Can anyone help me out ? I've tried everything I can think of and out of ideas with this problem, so I'm throwing myself on the generosity of the community before I just give up.

 

Screenshot of missing object below

Any ideas or help would be vastly appreciated!!!

-seidwolf