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Update for anyone running into this problem without explanation: The issue ended up being that that I needed to download the CC content I owned before installing -any- other mods. After doing a whole new uninstall and clean install using the program and methods as suggested above I had the same crash happening whenever I went to deploy my mods in vortex or install any other mod, but noticed there was CC data in my windows 11 app data even though I hadn't even touched the CC screen or downloaded anything from there. I did another full wipe and clean install, then downloaded the 2 CC items I own right away before doing -anything- else other than my basic graphics settings in the game launcher. Quit and deployed my modlist in vortex and BOOM everything suddenly worked and the crashes were gone. Ive never seen or heard of anything like this before so I can only assume its some new issue brought about by a windows 11 update and/or a steam update related to app/game/program purchases that they are somehow tracking.

Thank you for your reply. Yes, Windows 11 home, which is new for me and I'm still on the fence about....Ignorant question of ignorance; How do I make sure that the game isn't trying to use the integrated graphics? that would be a big problem because I got the KF processor lol.

Just got a new computer and now that I have a 4070ti instead of a 1070 I am basically building the same mod list I had before but with better textures. For the past two days I have been having a CTD after the film reel screed before the menu screen any time -anything- alters the custom ini file. If I add archive invalidation the crash happens. If vortex pops us and tells me it wants to fix loose files and I say fix them, the crash happens. If I delete the ini files the game works again until the custom ini gets added back in, then the same crash starts happening again. This crash happens every time. I tried bypassing the film reel screen it just crashes a few seconds after being on the menu screen. I can disable or uninstall every single mod and the crash still happens. I have tried turning off anti-virus, adding exceptions etc. made no difference. I have weapon debris turned to off (best performance) in the settings. Still happens. I have disconnected from the internet. Made no difference. I have deleted everything in the data folder and verified the integrity of the game files. Made no difference. I have done a full and thorough uninstall and clean re-install staring all over, it still happens. I have made sure the game, mod download folder, mod deployment folder are not in program files. I have everything set to run as admin. I have turned off cloud save, Steam Overlay, Nv overlay, not running any other programs etc. The only thing that is different is that I downloaded a mod collection for Skyrim SE which works and is running great. When I switch over to managing fallout 4 in vortex I get a thing that says "failed to get list of collections" even though I've never downloaded a collection for fallout 4. Things I am running running that could be relevant: F4SE, Baka Scrapheap, Buffout 4 (yes I have the requirements including the old microsoft file downloads and I have the toml files configured correctly for them to be working together), Sprint Stuttering fix, High FPS Physics fix, Shadow Boost, Weapon debris crash fix, ENB, ENB Helper, Reactor ENB. Running windows 11 home. No matter what I try, what I do, as soon as that custom ini gets touched by vortex or I try adding archive invalidation myself, or if I use the beth ini program (yes installed outside of fallout) I get this crash. I am near pulling my hair out over this and frustrated on not being able to enjoy fallout on the new computer. If anyone has any new ideas, knows something I am overlooking, or can help you will be my personal hero. Thank you in advance!

So I was an idiot and accidentally uninstalled the game via steam while trying to uninstall the game below it. I use Vortex for modding and have 200+ mods installed. I immediately re-downloaded the game on steam and upon initial inspection outside of vortex warning me files had been changed outside of vortex everything "appears" to be okay with my saves, but is it? Are there any types of mods I need to do anything about/re-install or things I need to watch out for? F4SE seems to be okay, ZAX skeleton "seems" to be working, AAF I think working etc. So does anyone know if I'm good, do I need to fix anything, or did I just shoot myself in the foot? Anyone who knows or has experience with this, your comments and suggestions would be helpful. Thank you!

Custom male Shepard gets so little love it's almost abusive, his in game hairstyles are a crime against both fashion and decency. When male shep looks in the mirror and sees his hair, he doesn't even want to save the galaxy anymore as he is overwhelmed by his bad hair options.... If someone were to make a good male shep hair mod, that someone would be a hero.