Configuration Script Exclusive - Sims 4 Unable To Start There Was An Error Processing The Startup
Before diving into heavy edits, try these 30-second fixes:
If the error persists, proceed to the detailed solutions below.
If you recently updated your graphics drivers, Sims 4 might be trying to use an "exclusive" GPU command that your new driver rejects. The game keeps a GraphicsCards.sgr and GraphicsRules.sgr file. Before diving into heavy edits, try these 30-second fixes:
Reset your GPU config:
Windows Defender or third-party AV (Norton, McAfee, Bitdefender) often locks .script and .ini files. If the error persists, proceed to the detailed
The "exclusive" lock error often happens if the game can’t write to the config file because of permission restrictions.
The startup config script is stored in your local Sims 4 folder. Removing it forces the game to regenerate a fresh one. If you recently updated your graphics drivers, Sims
Also delete: Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\saves → No, keep that. But inside the main TS4 folder, look for lastException.txt or lastUIException.txt and delete them too.
If the error persists without mods, the configuration script files are either corrupted or have incorrect permissions.