Skyrim Special Edition

Troubleshooting FAQ

Update video drivers, DirectX and Windows:
NVIDIA Drivers: www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us
AMD Drivers: http://support.amd.com/en-us/download
DirectX Updates: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/179113
Windows updates will download automatically if enabled.

From time to time, make backup copies of your Skyrim save files (they are located at "C:\Users\*UserName*\Documents\My Games\Skyrim Special Edition\Saves").

Skyrim Special Edition requires the following software:
- DirectX 11
- .NET Framework 4.6
- Visual Studio C++ 2015 Redistributable (x86 and x64 editions).

List of things to check to prevent/solve problems with the game:
- Disable antivirus
- Update your operating system
- Update the .NET Framework to version 4.6
- Update DirectX
- Update your video card drivers
- Update your sound card drivers
- Skyrim SE must be installed on the C:\ drive and cannot be located on an external drive or drive with a different drive letter
- If you already have problems, try running Skyrim SE without mods (if any)
- Make sure both ini files are in the "\My Games\Skyrim Special Edition\" folder and are not empty
- Launch the launcher (SkyrimSELauncher.exe)
- Set the screen refresh rate to 60 Hz (note that V-sync must be enabled and GSYNC disabled)
- Disconnect graphics tablets and any external drives (at least to check)
- Make sure Visual Studio C++ 2015 Redistributable x86 and x64 is installed correctly
- Install the Windows patches listed below
- If everything is bad with VC C++ 2015, try running a file scan from the command line with admin rights: "sfc /scannow"
- If Skyrim crashes, try disabling "Give priority to exclusive mode applications" in the default audio device settings and set the audio format to "16 bit 44100 Hz"
- If Skyrim crashes every 15 minutes or so, disable the touch keyboard and handwriting panel service
- If Skyrim starts but is slow or flickering/blinking, or the in-game physics are going crazy, check that the integrated graphics card is not selected (you can check in the graphics adapter control panel)
- Vertical sync must be enabled (60Hz) and G-Sync disabled - this is important.

The launcher sometimes incorrectly determines system performance and may set incorrect settings.

The game crashes/freezes without mods.
- Welcome to the world of games from Bethesda Game Studios!

The mouse or keyboard does not work.
- Disable the gamepad.
- Disconnect the USB microphone, webcam or whatever you connected to yourself, this may help.

Problems with animation or the cart at the beginning of the game takes on a life of its own.
- Vert. sync (60 Hz) must be enabled!
- Open \Documents\My Games\Skyrim Special Edition\SkyrimPrefs.ini and set the iVsyncpresentinterval value to 0 if you are using a system with G-Sync. This can also be done in the Skyrim SE settings in the GPU control panel (nvdia and ati).

I stopped receiving achievements.
- When using mods or an old save that was made while playing with mods, achievements will be disabled.
- This can be fixed using a mod: Achievements Mods Enabler / .

Trees and other objects have some gray spots.
- Set the 3D image quality to high in the GPU control panel.

Double cursor when minimizing the game.
- Try to put a neof. patch for Skyrim SE - ENG / .

The save cannot be loaded because it is out of date.
- This can happen if the save is corrupted or conflicting mods are installed.

I'm trying to run SKSE on Skyrim SE, but it doesn't work.
- A new SKSE64 is being developed for Skyrim SE, release dates are unknown. The old one won't work.

Skyrim is terribly slow, fps is nowhere lower!
- You need to make sure that the game does NOT use the built-in video card. Usually this problem can occur with Nvidia. You can check the settings in the GPU control panel (it seems that we are talking about laptops).
- Disable G-Sync if it is enabled.

The game crashes on AMD RX-- series video cards.
- If updating the video driver does not help, lower the GPU frequency to 1115mhz.

Skyrim SE keeps crashing.
- If you play with mods, make sure they don't use scripts or depend on mods that use scripts.
- The order in which plugins are loaded is very important; incorrect loading order can cause crashes.
- Changing the language helps some players. You can change the language in Skyrim.ini. Also try changing your OS language to one of the languages ​​listed on the Skyrim SE Steam page.
- If Skyrim won't start or crashes on startup, try restarting your computer. It is also useful to restart your computer before installing VC++ 2015 Redist.
- Try activating triple buffering in the nvidia control panel.
- Try setting real-time priority for SkyrimSE.exe in Windows 10. This can be done through the task manager.

Skyrim SE keeps freezing shortly after loading!
- Disable your antivirus (especially Avast), this may help.

Skyrim SE won't start / black screen.
- If you don’t use mods and the game still won’t start, try setting the files “skyrimSE.exe” and “skyrimSELauncher.exe” in the properties in the “Compatibility” tab to run as administrator and compatibility mode with Windows 7.
- Change Skyrim's full-screen mode to frameless windowed mode. This helps some people.
- Change the preferred video adapter for Skyrim SE from integrated to high-performance in the GPU control panel.

The launcher crashes or freezes.
- Set the files "skyrimSE.exe" and "skyrimSELauncher.exe" in the properties in the "Compatibility" tab to run as administrator and compatibility mode with Windows 7.
- Delete both .exe files in the Skyrim folder and check the integrity of the game via Steam so that it downloads them again.

Doesn't go past the logo screen.
- Incorrect loading order of plugins. You need to change it to the correct one.
- Set the screen refresh rate to 60 Hz.
- Delete both ini files in "\My Games\Skyrim Special Edition\".

I want to play Skyrim SE in ultrawide mode.
- Add the following lines to "\Documents\My Games\Skyrim Special Edition\Skyrim.ini":

SIntroSequence=1
and then in the SkyrimPrefs.ini file change the settings to the following values:
bBorderless=0
bFull Screen=1
iSize H=1440
iSize W=3440

I can't reassign any keys!
- Perhaps disabling the gamepad in the options will help.

Error 0x000007b / VC_redist errors / "The program can"t start because api-ms-win-crt-runtime-(1-1-0.dll is missing from you computer"
- These errors occur when something went wrong with the installation of Visual Studio C++ 2015. You need to remove both packages, x64 and x86, then install them again by downloading them from the site Microsoft. When installing these packages, you should disable your antivirus.
- Install all Windows updates and make sure that KB2919355 and/or KB2999226 are installed (you can find it on the Microsoft website).
- If the error is still present, try reinstalling VC++2015 from "\Skyrim Special Edition\_CommonRedist\vcredist\2015".

Error 0xc0000005.
- It looks like there is a registry error or a problem with the video driver. You can try reinstalling the video driver and cleaning/fixing the registry using appropriate programs.

Problems with the introductory quest in Helgen.
- As a temporary solution, install the mod: Alternate Start / .
- Try to turn off the neof. patch until the end of the introductory task.

Skyrim constantly overwrites graphics settings.
- You can try setting both ini files to the address "\My Games\Skyrim Special Edition" in the properties as "read only".

Skyrim won't load, it just hangs in processes.
- This happens if a mod with a bsa archive for regular Skyrim was installed. Skyrim SE uses a new bsa packaging method, so older mods must be converted properly.

Clicking the "Play" button in the launcher restarts the launcher.
- There is no exact solution. Try deleting both .exe files in the Skyrim folder and checking the integrity of the game through Steam so that it downloads them again.

The water is gone!
- EXPERIMENTAL SOLUTION. Add the following lines to Skyrim.ini:
bUseCubeMapReflections=1
fCubeMapRefreshRate=0.0000

I was shot in slow motion during a battle.
- Kill all enemies nearby and wait 1 hour using the wait menu.
- You can try to turn off the neof. patch, if installed.

Problems with saving.
- Disable Bitdefender or antivirus software. Skyrim may be mistakenly identified as a virus. You can also add Skyrim to the antivirus exclusion list.

Textures in Russian are missing and there is a problem with the font in the console.
- A patch needs to be installed -

Today, role-playing computer games have become widespread. Thus, among the new products we can highlight The Elder Scrolls 5 - Skyrim, which has excellent graphics, clearly defined landscapes, and excellent soundtracks. The role-playing game contains a variety of quests, plus leveling up the hero and thousands of weapons for every taste.

Why doesn't Skyrim launch on Windows 7, 10?

It should be noted that gamers have noted problems with launching Skyrim. If this problem occurs, you need to determine the moment at which the game stopped working. The solution to the problem will directly depend on the time at which the failure occurred. So, Skyrim may not start the first time you try to download the game, and its operation may be interrupted during the process.

Considering the fact that the technical parameters of the machines differ, you should understand that Skyrim may not start for many reasons, and each of them is individual. However, despite the differences in the problems, a solution may be on the surface.

So, if you know what actions led to the application not working correctly, you can try different solutions to the problem. If a player has just downloaded a game and it does not start, you can try downloading another available version. It is also recommended that you carefully study the instructions for installing the game on the site from where it was downloaded. Often a forum comes to the rescue.

True, this option is suitable for those clients who have a non-licensed version. Once the license has been purchased, claims should be made to the developer. The company that released the application has an excellent support service, whose specialists will solve the problem.

What to do if the launcher does not start?

In some cases, Skyrim may not start after the game has been running. Here, the sequence of actions performed most recently will play a decisive role in correcting the error. So, the cause of the failure could be an installed plugin or an add-on to the game. It is recommended to create a copy of all necessary game saves. Saves can be located in different places, but you should start searching for them from the installation folder where the game files are stored. After this, the application must be reinstalled.

Another problem that affects the launch of Skyrim is outdated computer drivers, you can solve it by installing the necessary updates and enjoying the game.

What to do if nothing helps?

You need to do some work on your system. We suggest doing this using two useful programs.

1. Update drivers with Driver Booster. This is really cool software that often helps. Updating old drivers to new ones is one of the key requirements for the normal functioning of games and programs on a computer.

You might think that Windows always alerts users when new updates are available. That's right, it shows alerts, but only for updates for Windows and the video card. But besides this, there are many more drivers that need to be updated regularly.

2. PC repair with Reimage Repair. Run this program to analyze your system for errors (and there will be 100% of them). You will then be asked to cure them, either individually or all at once.

> Skyrim won't start, what should I do?

Skyrim won't launch, what should I do?

I’ll say right away that solving technical issues with computer games is difficult without obtaining specific data. We can say that each case is individual, so your problem can be solved on the arbse forum. However, despite the variety of unique cases, the solution to the problem with launching Skyrim can be formulaic. So the answer to this question is presented in the form of a step-by-step solution, where the set of necessary tools depends on the current situation. In order not to further get confused in general words, let’s go straight to the first step. However, there is a recommendation to read this article in full before starting to follow it step by step, although there is no urgent need for this.

Have you launched Skyrim before?

Before making any changes to the game, you must make a backup copy of your saves, as the following measures will require you to reinstall the game, which may lead to the loss of your saves. If Skyrim did not start at all, which means there are basically no saves for earlier games, you can safely skip this point. Searching for a folder with saves should start with the game folder, but in the Vista and Windows 7 operating systems, Skyrim saves are located in the current user’s folder. For example, in my case they are located at: C:\Users\ZIRUS\Documents\My Games\Skyrim\Saves\ (my username in the ZIRUS system). So before further steps to revive The Elder Scrolls 5, I recommend copying all saves to a safe place. So that later you won’t be upset about the lost time and won’t have to go through Skyrim again. So, the preparations are completed, you can begin the technical operation.

Is The Elder Scrolls 5 licensed?

Pirate Skyrim won't launch

Slow game loading from Steam

In Steam settings, try changing the download region to any other.

The game does not start or crashes after startup with the error “Missing X3DAudio1_7.dll”.

Update DirectX.

The game does not recognize the Nvidia video card

1. Open NVIDIA Control Panel
2. Select 3D Settings\Manage 3D Settings
3. On the “Global Settings” tab, in the “CUDA - GPUs” section, select your video card.

If the problem persists:

1. Open the "Program Settings" tab
2. Select “Valve Steam” from the list of programs
3. In the “CUDA - GPUs” section, select your video card.

"The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - error on Steam - game temporarily unavailable"

Log out of Steam and log back in.

How to make English voice acting + Russian subtitles?

From the English version, copy the files Skyrim - Voices.bsa and Skyrim - VoicesExtra.bsa, located in the Data folder in the game directory. Then change the language in the game properties to Russian and replace the localization files with those copied from the original.

English-language console in Russian version.

1. Go to the Data\Interface folder
2. Open the fontconfig.txt file with notepad
3. Change the line map “$ConsoleFont” = “Arial” Normal to map “$ConsoleFont” = “FuturaTCYLigCon” Normal.

If after this there is no change, make English the default input language:

RMB on the language icon in the taskbar => Settings.

Where is the Skyrim.ini file located?

• Windows XP: My Documents\My Games\Skyrim
• Windows 7: Documents\My Documents\My Games\Skyrim
• Windows 10: Documents\My Documents\My Games\Skyrim

The "Files" button is inactive in the launcher

Open the SkyrimPrefs.ini file, find the bEnableFileSelection=0 section and line and change it to bEnableFileSelection=1.

The game sound is too quiet

Open the SkyrimPrefs.ini file, find the line fAudioMasterVolume= and set it to 2.0000 to start with. Still quiet? Cancel the change and enable loudness compensation:

• RMB on the sound icon in the tray => Playback devices => RMB on “Speakers” => Properties => Improvements.
• Find the “Loudness” item in the list, mark it and apply the change.

When starting the game the computer starts beeping intermittently

Disable the Xbox 360 controller in the game settings or in the SkyrimPref.ini file, find the line bGamepadEnable=1. Change the value to 0.

How to disable vertical sync?

Open the Skyrim.ini file, find the section and add the line iPresentInterval=0 at the end of it.

Magic effects continue to appear on the hero even after their duration has expired

In the console (~) write sexchange, then repeat the command to change the character's gender to the original one. Or turn into a werewolf and then take on human form.

When loading the game, after the Skyrim logo appears, the game freezes for a while and then crashes

RMB on the sound icon in the tray => Playback devices => RMB on “Speakers” => Properties => Advanced => Select the value “16 bit, 48000 Hz”

In the Skyrim.ini file, change the line sLanguage=ENGLISH to sLanguage=RUSSIAN.

If after all the manipulations the game still does not start, delete the Skyrim.ini file.

How to rotate items in inventory?

Hold down the left mouse button and move the manipulator. If you need to zoom in on an item, move the cursor over it and roll the mouse wheel, or simply press the C key.

Where are the saves?

The saves will work, and you don’t even need to do anything for this - they are in the same folder as the licensed version. But achievements already received will not be counted.

You can find saves here:

• Windows XP: My Documents\My Games\Skyrim\Saves
• Windows 7: Documents\My Documents\My Games\Skyrim\Saves
• Windows 10: Documents\My Documents\My Games\Skyrim\Saves

Shadows have no anti-aliasing, although the quality settings are at maximum

In the SkyrimPrefs.ini file, find the line iBlurDeferredShadowMask= and set, for example, 7. The shadows will become blurrier and less detailed, but not a trace will remain of the “ladder”.

For owners of powerful systems, an option with increased shadow resolution is suitable. To do this, in the SkyrimPrefs.ini file, find the line iShadowMapResolution= and set the value to 8192. If after these manipulations crashes/brakes begin, reduce the value in increments of 512 until the game runs stable.

Two cursors are displayed on the screen - game and system

Do not minimize the game using Alt+Tab, close background programs, disable desktop composition (Win7).

The game unexpectedly crashes to the desktop (during transitions, loading)

Checking the loading order of mods:

1. dawnguard.esm
2. HearthFires.esm
3. Unofficial Skyrim Patch.esp
4. Unofficial Dawnguard Patch.esp
5. Unofficial Hearthfire Patch.esp

The character displays various effects that have arisen due to game glitches (burning eyes, steam, smoke, mob auras)

• in 3rd person mode, open the console and write player.addspell spell_ID, where spell_ID is the value of a certain “effect”
• close the console
• open again, write player.removespell spell_ID
• close the console

For example, to get rid of draugr eyes on a character, instead of spell_ID, enter F71D1.

Does it crash or not start at all?

Hello everyone, dear friends!

Today I will tell you the main ways to solve most problems with the game. Go!

Common problems and simple solutions

Every game has a number of problems and their solutions that are terribly banal, but in 90% of cases they become the main reason for bugs, crashes and crashes. A set of such defects include:

• Black screen on startup.
• Crash after the game's introductory screen.
• No response when launching Skyrim from the launcher.
• Friezes.
• Various types of errors after launch.

Each of the listed problems could be encountered more than once by users not only in Bethesda games, but also in other projects. To troubleshoot you need to:

• Check compliance. Yes, the game was released in 2011 and now only the most ancient calculators do not run, but do not forget that you may have mistakenly downloaded a fresh relaunch, which has hardware requirements no worse than modern games. So double-check your PC settings to ensure they match those recommended for launch.
• Update drivers. Install more recent software from your hardware manufacturers. This can not only help launch the game, but also solve many other problems with your computer. Don’t forget about the individual programs that are installed with Skyrim; it’s best to download their latest versions.
• Disable antivirus and check quarantine. If the game was downloaded as a pirate, most likely your antivirus program considered some files to be malware and simply deleted them. Go to the protection program and find the quarantine section. If there are similar files there (Skyrim.exe or steam_api), restore them or reinstall the game with computer protection turned off.

The actions listed above are universal and often they are what save the gamer from crashes and freezes, but if there is no effect, you can try something else.

Unique bug with Skyrim

For reasons unknown to me, the game may refuse to launch after pressing the corresponding button in the launcher, due to a sound problem. Fortunately for gamers, this problem can be solved with just a few clicks in one minute:

• Find the speaker icon in the lower right corner and right-click on it.
• In the list that appears, select “Playback devices”.
• Right-click on the current device (speaker or headphones) and go to the properties section.
• In the window that appears, select “Advanced” and set the format to 16 bits, 44100 Hz.

This problem is also common and can be resolved using the method described above.

Errors in configuration files

Have you tried all the previous methods, but nothing worked? Then I can suggest the last option - roll back all settings to standard. To do this, go to "My Documents/MyGames/Skyrim and find two configuration files SkyrimPrefs.ini And Skyrim.ini. Then there are two ways:

1. Delete both files.
2. Change the language in Skyrim.ini from ENGLISH to RUSSIAN.

If none of the above actions help, reinstall the game with antiviruses turned off, or, if you are using a pirated version, try downloading another repack.

That's all, dear readers. If you were unable to find the answer, describe your problem in the comments, and I, along with other users, will try to help you. Don't forget to subscribe to the blog and share information on social networks. See you soon.