FO4 - Crash on Startup

[NotZekky]

Hey all, I recently did a clean wipe on my desktop and was taking some time to reinstall all my old Fallout 4 mods when I kept getting the same error message right after trying to launch the game through F4SE. I already tried verifying game files, uninstalling all mods, and using a mod scanner. If anybody knows of a solution I would greatly appreciate a comment.
 

Fallout 4 v1.10.163
Buffout 4 v1.28.6

Unhandled exception "EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION" at 0x7FF7156938F0 Fallout4.exe+1B938F0

    [Compatibility]
        F4EE: false
    [Crashlog]
        AutoOpen: true
        PromptUpload: true
    [Fixes]
        ActorIsHostileToActor: true
        CellInit: true
        CreateD3DAndSwapChain: true
        EncounterZoneReset: true
        GreyMovies: true
        MagicEffectApplyEvent: true
        MovementPlanner: true
        PackageAllocateLocation: true
        SafeExit: true
        TESObjectREFRGetEncounterZone: true
        UnalignedLoad: true
        UtilityShader: true
    [Patches]
        Achievements: true
        ArchiveLimit: false
        BSMTAManager: true
        BSPreCulledObjects: true
        BSTextureStreamerLocalHeap: false
        HavokMemorySystem: true
        INISettingCollection: true
        InputSwitch: false
        MaxStdIO: -1
        MemoryManager: true
        MemoryManagerDebug: false
        ScaleformAllocator: true
        SmallBlockAllocator: true
        WorkshopMenu: true
    [Warnings]
        CreateTexture2D: true
        ImageSpaceAdapter: true

SYSTEM SPECS:
    OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Home v10.0.22631
    CPU: GenuineIntel Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-14900KF
    GPU #1: AMD Navi 22 [Radeon RX 6700/6700 XT/6750 XT / 6800M/6850M XT]
    GPU #2: Microsoft Basic Render Driver
    PHYSICAL MEMORY: 11.55 GB/63.82 GB
 

[TurntLogic]

You could try the Crash Log Auto Scanner. It will scan your Buffout 4 crash logs and ideally detect any issues. You can also utilize this reference for installing the mod and reading its output.

[NotZekky]

I did use the Crash Log Auto Scanner but couldn't find anything related to any mods that were messed up.

However I DID find a solution with on a Bethesda Support page: https://help.bethesda.net/#en/answer/32174

All I had to do was delete the .INI files listed in the article: Fallout4.ini, Fallout4Custom.ini, and Fallout4Prefs.ini

My biggest problem was getting past the PLEASE STAND BY loading screen and the game would always close. But after getting rid of the .INI files, I ran the game through F4SE and Steam and the game loads just fine. 

Edit: This solution only worked once, the problem reoccurs after getting rid of the .INI files.

Edited May 25 by NotZekky

[fraquar]

You didn't post the error details.    Need those to get an idea of what is going on.

Edited May 25 by fraquar

[redravens13]

I am assuming, you downloaded the latest version with the  Next Gen Update.  1.  Do not load any mods and start the game at the lowest settings.  2.  And turn off the God Rays.  It never worked and after the update, it still does not work.  The game settings interface will not allow you to turn it off but will only allow you to put the setting at low even if you set it off.  It still will crash your game mid-game.  At game startup, go into the console and use the command:  "GR OFF"  No quotes.  You have to do this at every startup of the game.  Also, I suggest you use the Fallout 4 Config Tool v2.0.4.42176 by Bilago, to better adjust your settings.  It allows you to modify settings the vanilla game will not let you set without console commands.  Start with a low setting on the game with Godrays off.  I can run the game but it still has a lot of problems.  I used the Unofficial Patch, UNOFFICIAL FALLOUT 4 Patch-UFO4P.  It did help on many issues but after the latest May 13 patch to the Next Gen Update, The game produced issues that were formally corrected. Even though the latest UFO4P was released on the 14 of May to try to correct issues it still needs work.  The latest version is a stopgap, v. 2.1.6d, it is technically a Bata but still helps.  All this is for PC.  When Bethesda stops monkeying with the game, F4SE and the UFO4P will get stabilized and all will be good.  I do not play on consoles, so with that, I am of no help.  Good Luck.

 

Edited May 25 by redravens13