How to Fix Fallout 4 Automaton tWorking Error

This error prevents Fallout 4 from loading properly, and it is an inconvenient issue.
Fortunately, there are a few methods that you can use to fix the Fallout 4 Automaton not working error, and today we’re going to show you what to do.

• When Fallout 4 automatron stops working, you won’t be able to complete any of the missions.
• The error appears when the automatron.exe file hasn’t been installed correctly.
• In order to deal with this, make sure that your game files are up-to-date.
• Using third-party software to fix the error is another quick solution.

Disable the Windows Defender

1. Press the Windows key + S hotkey.
2. Enter Windows Defender in the search utility’s text box.
3. Click Windows Defender to open the options in the snapshot directly below.
4. Select the Virus & threat protection tab.
   
5. Select the Virus & threat protection settings button.
6. Select the Real-time protection option on the Virus & threat protection tab.
7. Select the Disable real-time protection option.
8. Click OK to save changes.
   

Run as Admin

1. Right-click Fallout 4 in your Steam library and select Properties.
2. Click on the Local Files tab, then go to the Betas tab.
3. Select Fallout 4 Beta from the drop-down menu, then click on the Properties button.
   
4. In the Property window, check the box for Run this program as an administrator.
5. Close the window and the game.

Disable your Antivirus

1. Antivirus software can interfere with the game’s connection or make some files inaccessible. So, if that could be a possible cause of the error, deactivating your antivirus might be a solution.
2. Go to your Antivirus’s Settings.
   
3. Look for Advanced settings and disable Real-time Protection.

Disable Windows Firewall

1. Press Windows Key + R to open Run. Type cmd and click OK to open Command prompt as administrator.
2. When Command prompt opens, enter †̃netsh advfirewall firewall set allprofiles state off’ and press Enter.
   

Sign Out and Sign In to your Steam Account

1. Log in to Steam with your credentials.
2. Click on the Steam menu located in the upper-right corner of the Steam window.
   
3. In the drop-down menu, choose Sign Out.
4. Sign back in to your Steam account.
5. Open Fallout 4 and open your saved game.

Uninstall and reinstall the game

1. Go to Settings > Apps & features
2. Select Fallout 4 > Uninstall
   
3. Open Steam > select Library
4. Right-click Fallout 4 > Properties
5. Select Local Files > Verify integrity of game files
6. Reboot your computer