Sims 4 Unable To Start There Was An Error Processing The Startup Configuration Script Exclusive __link__

Sometimes, the startup configuration script itself becomes corrupted during an update or a sudden system shutdown. The EA App and Steam have built-in tools to fix this. For EA App users: Open the EA App and go to your Library. Click the three dots (...) on The Sims 4 tile.

Note for Mac users trying to run custom graphic tweaks: If you must utilize these overrides, a known community workaround requires placing both GraphicsRules.sgr Ts4CommonRules.sgr into the folder together to prevent the script engine from breaking. Step 2: Repair the Game Files via EA App or Steam

The most reliable way to fix corrupted files is to let the game launcher repair itself. Click the three dots (

Find tile and click the three dots (...) or the Manage button.

If nothing else works, a background application is holding exclusive rights to your hardware or file system. Find tile and click the three dots (

If you modified the original files directly within the game's core installation directory instead of using the override folder, you must restore the vanilla files. Open the on your PC or Mac. Navigate to your Library . Click on The Sims 4 .

Often, a crash leaves TS4_x64.exe running invisibly. you must restore the vanilla files.

Standard "Run as Admin" often fails for this error. You need to run both the launcher and the game engine.