Skse64_loader.exe

[Pernilla Gendron]

Irecently reinstalled Skyrim Special Edition on my PC and decided to use MO2 after failing to use Vortex. Fell in love with how simple and easy it is, and I regret that I didn't use MO years ago or MO2 whenever it was released. I launched the game out of the SKSE 64 executable and realized that none of my plugins were loaded in so I did a quick google search and realized that I needed to launch SKSE out of MO2. When I tried, the game had a black screen for a second like it does right before it loads the intro screen, and then it just crashes. Back to MO2. I have tried tons of solutions online, but so far nothing has worked. I would really be thankful if someone could help me get this sorted out. Thanks.

Do not install Skyrim or Mod Organizer into C:\Program Files, C:\Program Files (x86) or any other UAC protected folder. Note that Windows 10 adds extra layers of protection on these folders that may prevent Mod Organizer's virtual file system from working.

Using File Explorer, right click on ModOrganizer.exe and click Properties. If you see an Unblock button or checkbox, you need to click Unblock and click OK. If you are on Windows 10, you may need to repeat this for every DLL in the Mod Organizer folder and its subfolders. The recommended solution is to download Mod Organizer from Nexus, immediately unblock the file you downloaded, and then install or extract the files to the appropriate folder.

Ensure you are using SKSE 2.0.16 and Skyrim SE 1.5.80. You can find the version number by right clicking SkyrimSE.exe, go to the details tab, and look at Product Version. If this is not 1.5.80, you'll need to run Steam and let it update Skyrim SE to the latest version.

In your vanilla profile (without any other mods installed and with a clean Data folder), install the SKSE scripts and try to run skse_loader.exe from Mod Organizer. You can do this my clicking install mod and select SKSE in the folder you downloaded it to. If you see a red "No game data", right click on the Data folder and click Set data folder.

When you install SKSE, you should copy only skse64_1_5_80.dll, skse64_loader.exe and skse64_steam_loader.dll to the Skyrim Special Edition folder (the folder containing SkyrimSE.exe). All of the scripts should be installed as a mod in Mod Organizer using the steps above.

Also something to keep an eye out for are mods that aren't updated to the latest SKSE version. These mods can cause the game to not launch, so if you're having an issue with the game not launching with mods active this is one thing to check. Most authors are pretty good about updating their mods for new SKSE releases, though.

Look for 'Controlled Folder Access' under Start (by opening the Start menu and typing in the words). Either turn it off, or give skse64_loader.exe full access by using the 'Allow an app through controlled folder access' option:

NOTES: From now on, any SKSE64 plugins installed must also match the game version number identified in Step 1, or crashes and other undesirable behavior will occur. For example, the mod MCM Helper requires the version that matches the game version number; if the incorrect version of MCM Helper is installed, issues in SkyUI will result.

If 2.0.20 presents any issues, use 2.0.17 from the silverlock "archived builds" page. 2.0.20 is considered stable but in some rare instances (most likely a conflict or interaction with a particular mod) a CTD could result. 2.0.17 is the stable fallback version of SKSE64 for 1.5.97 if there are any issues with 2.0.20.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When launching Skyrim with SKSE64 and SkyUI for the first time, be sure to allow all the menus in the MCM to register. This should take only a minute or two, but if for whatever reason registration is slow, type into the console: setstage SKI_ConfigManagerInstance 1

I am getting Error Code 1....

Either SKSE64 was not installed correctly, or the game was not started with skse64_loader.exe and Steam open in the background. Please read and follow the above steps carefully.

I am not seeing any changes in game for SkyUI...

Either SKSE64 was not installed correctly, or the game was not started with skse64_loader.exe and Steam open in the background. Please read and follow the above steps carefully.

I am missing previews when I hover over inventory items...

Check to see if you have the mod MCM Helper installed, and if so, install the correct version of the mod for the game version number discovered in STEP ONE.

I am missing some mods in the MCM...

Type into the console: setstage SKI_ConfigManagerInstance 1. Also check to see if any installed mods require MCM Helper. If so, install the correct version of that mod for the game version discovered in STEP ONE above.

I am getting errors about the wrong version of SKSE64 plugins...

A version of SKSE64 and/or one or more SKSE64 plugins that do not match the game version number was installed. See STEP ONE above to discover the game version number, and then install the correct versions of the mods. To discover which plugins need fixing, open the skse64.log which can be found in \Documents\My Games\Skyrim Special Edition\SKSE\ and review any lines with errors. If the error is reporting SKSE64 is the incorrect version, please follow the above installation steps carefully.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Many guides recommend typing getskseversion in the console to verify SKSE64 is installed. This is NOT a reliable way to verify SKSE64 is installed, as the SKSE version number will display even if the SKSE64 /Data folder was not properly copied to the root game directory. Only carefully and correctly performing the steps above will guarantee a correct installation of SKSE64.

I am getting Error Code 1....

Either SKSE64 was not installed correctly, or the game was not started with skse64_loader.exe and Steam open in the background. Please read and follow the above steps carefully.

I am not seeing any changes in game for SkyUI...

Either SKSE64 was not installed correctly, or the game was not started with skse64_loader.exe and Steam open in the background. Please read and follow the above steps carefully.

I am missing previews when I hover over inventory items...

Check to see if you have the mod MCM Helper installed, and if so, install the correct version of the mod for the game version number discovered in STEP ONE.

I am missing some mods in the MCM...

Type into the console: setstage SKI_ConfigManagerInstance 1. Also check to see if any of your installed mods require MCM Helper. If so, install the correct version of that mod for the game version you discovered in STEP ONE above.

I am getting errors about the wrong version of SKSE64 plugins...

A version of SKSE64 and/or one or more SKSE64 plugins that do not match the game version number was installed. See STEP ONE above to discover the game version number, and then install the correct versions of the mods. To discover which plugins need fixing, open the skse64.log which can be found in \Documents\My Games\Skyrim Special Edition\SKSE\ and review any lines with errors. If the error is reporting SKSE64 is the incorrect version, please follow the above installation steps carefully.

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