Hey gang, long time Bethesda fan, etc. Wsup.

Im not sure if this is the same error as others so I'm making my own thread. I know the game is fresh off the line and bugs may iron out in a few days but...

The game crashes my entire computer as soon as the screen blanks for startup. No logo no animation, no nothing. I know it's a full crash as my keyboard LCD clock freezes the system time as soon as the game begins. I installed the game first on slightly older Gforce drivers with the same result [except that the 'Please Stand By' animation began, held for a second or two, then crashed as well with some audio noises momentarily after]. Updated to latest available drivers and no help.

• What is your Operating System -Win 7 Pro 64 bit
• What is your CPU & graphics card - AMD A10-7850K APU with Radeon™ R7 Graphics (4 CPUs), ~4.2GHz, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 [4 gigs]
• How much RAM? - 16 gig
• What resolution and graphics settings are you playing at? - game begins with comp in 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)
• Did you install the latest Beta patch for Fallout 4 on PC? - yes duh
• Upon encountering an issue: where in the game you were, how long were you playing, what were you doing at the time? (If related to a specific quest, include the name of the quest as it appears in your journal.) - game never initiates, immediate crash requiring system reboot
• Can you reproduce it? - yes, any time attempt to start, Steam shortcut or manual shortcut to either launcher or .exe, [including in offline mode]
• Did the crash/performance issue occur again after rebooting the game? Did you try another save file? - no save file possible. occurs every time
• How large is your save file? - none
• What is your character level? - none
• Which mods if any are you running? - none, raw install
• If possible please include dxdiag
  
  
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  Time of this report: 11/17/2015, 23:34:15
  Machine name: xxxx
  Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.150715-0600)
  Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
  System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
  System Model: System Product Name
  BIOS: BIOS Date: 02/19/14 10:27:19 Ver: 09.04
  Processor: AMD A10-7850K APU with Radeon™ R7 Graphics (4 CPUs), ~4.2GHz
  Memory: 16384MB RAM
  Available OS Memory: 16322MB RAM
  Page File: 3605MB used, 29036MB available
  Windows Dir: C:\Windows
  DirectX Version: DirectX 11
  DX Setup Parameters: Not found
  User DPI Setting: 120 DPI (125 percent)
  System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
  DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
  DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode
  
  Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
  Manufacturer: NVIDIA
  Chip type: GeForce GTX 560
  DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
  Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1201&SUBSYS_20693842&REV_A1
  Display Memory: 4048 MB
  Dedicated Memory: 2000 MB
  Shared Memory: 2047 MB
  Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
  Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
  Monitor Model: ASUS VH242H
  Monitor Id: ACI24F3
  Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)
  Output Type: HDMI
  Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
  Driver File Version: 10.18.0013.5891 (English)
  Driver Version: 10.18.13.5891
  DDI Version: 11
  Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
  Driver Attributes: Final Retail
  Driver Date/Size: 11/17/2015 12:02:06, 15717864 bytes

  • native mobo audio
  • Description: Speakers (High Definition Audio Device)
    Default Sound Playback: Yes
    Default Voice Playback: Yes
    Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0900&SUBSYS_104385E0&REV_1000
    Manufacturer ID: 1
    Product ID: 65535
    Type: WDM
    Driver Name: HdAudio.sys
    Driver Version: 6.01.7601.17514 (English)
    Driver Attributes: Final Retail
    WHQL Logo'd: n/a
    Date and Size: 11/20/2010 22:23:47, 350208 bytes
    Other Files:
    Driver Provider: Microsoft
    HW Accel Level: Basic

OK, Firstly, this issue is [censored], we've all been there, 30 different drivers, reinstalled 20 times, i just about lost a kilo of hair with stress, lol.
Secondly, my computer is not under-powered, please check the minimum specs before anything else. I have a i53330 @3.80GHz, 16GB ram, multiple SSDs, and a GTX 960 4GB.
Thirdly, I tried many "tips" to get it working first, including altering my ini which did nothing lol.

So, basically, right click the fallout 4 icon on your desktop, then go to properties.
Now, make sure that it isnt set to open as admin in the "compatibility" section.
Next thing to do is navigate to Documents (my documents on older systems) to find your "My Games" folder.
Find the folder named "Fallout 4" and delete it.

Open the game and enjoy... at least i did. Good luck and have fun guys

Well, that's not helpful.

Appreciate any OFFICIAL help Thanks.

I appreciate your issue and desire for official help. Crashes to from launcher, crashes in game, and your type of crash have been reported since the minute this game launched without any response from Bethesda. I really hope they come out with something soon, but I wouldn't hold your breath for it bud . Best of luck.

I can't get past the launcher myself.

No worries.

I'm aware of the pattern of graphic-heavy game releases. I guess the more info they get, the quicker possible solutions are to come out.

The first wave of we buyers are always beta testers

Update, few days later since no official word nor help has shown up yet:

A new Nvidia driver set is out and installed. Problem remains identical. Not my drivers.

Time to put a game fix out, gentlemen.

You won't get official help on the Bethesda forums so it's better to accept help from people who are just trying to be friendly, dude.

I had the same problem. After pressing play at the loading screen that has option, support etc. I would press play, screen goes black for a second then FO4 closes outright without any evidence.

To get it to work try going to your Windows program compatability troubleshooter. click next to show the list of programs.. FO4 wasnt there for me. select the one that says "not listed"

on the browser navigate to your steam folder in program files, C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout this was my location. select the main program, not the launcher. then run the compatability troubleshooter on it. use its fix. if its not that one then try the launcher on in the same spot. this worked for me!

Hello folks,

Have you tried disabling the Steam overlay?

Under certain conditions It is known to cause startup crash in Fallout 4.

Hope this helps.