SKSE64 FULL Install Setup/Guide with Steam/Nexus/Vortex 2021

[@walterm2320]

Straight forward and showed exactly what I was looking for. Top tier video thanks man.

[@harrysynnott2379]

Just come back to Skyrim after 5 years and your video is very helpful. Many thanks and have subbed and belled. Cheers, Harry.

[@mega0056]

Thank you for such a detailed explanation of how to do this process. I really appreciate it. It was frustrating me for a couple of months till I found your video.

[@GalaxyAntra]

FINALLY! A clear guide to avoid the Vortex SKSE64 not working error!!! THX!!!

[@brigittedemers1607]

THANK YOU! I have spent nearly a week trying to get this to work and going through so many tutorials! You where so clear and concise. I cannot thank you enough!

[@xthedronx]

What skyrim mods do you use

[@Scaphism36]

Literally saved me from a four hour internet search. Liked and subscribed

[@kaynugg]

THANK YOU i decided after a few years to go back down the rabbit hole of modding this god forsaken game and completely forgot how to do most everything LOL, thank you so much this was a huge help :)

[@SnailHatan]

Man, this shit is why I just use whatever mods are available directly from the special edition mod list, even though there aren’t many good ones. This is such a complicated process that no one without tons of pc knowledge and experience would figure out on their own.

[@jamesbillington5058]

I agree. I have watched a lot of videos on how to install SKSE and it just gets too confusing. I have mods on VORTEX that I play with, but unfortunately, I can't download any mods that require SKSE. Please, somebody come up with an easier way to do this for dummies like me.

[@tristanpatton8080]

truly a life saver. I didn't have to do this with my laptop but my pc is picky

[@GenericInternetter]

THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST SKSE64 VIDEO ON KZbin, THANK YOU!!!

[@matthewglover6983]

this video is brilliant. Nobody was talking about Sky ui in 2021 so this was a great help.

[@PushPastMyLimits]

Hey man I downloaded skse64 but when I put mods on it all my character did was tpose

[@AQuickBreath]

Found this extremely useful. The video linked in the original SKSE page isn't even relevant anymore.

[@FlamingAtheist]

Very helpful, had zero idea about the SKSE patches that needed to be installed XD

[@samuelgrabias6391]

When I try to launch SKSE it says could not find TESV.exe

[@gabrielhushen1850]

When I try to start up the skse loader I get a pop up saying couldnt find skyrimse.exe

[@n0iro166]

After a view tries it worked. Thank you!

[@sylviastoyanova7008]

I just bought skyrim SE on steam followed this video and still got the message that " u r running a newer version of skyrim please wait" please could someone help me ;///

[@scythe9527]

that's exact same thing i'm dealing with and hoping someone in the comments can help

[@ripvanwinkle5199]

I know this is a bit late, but the game was probably recently (at the time) updated and there wasn’t an update for SKSE at the time. You would just have to wait for a new version of SKSE

[@goonbug8910]

You probably bought the anniversary version

[@wilsonng7554]

you have skse in your steam but you do not teach us how to create it? Can you teach us? Thanl you!

[@SavPMA]

I know this comment is 5 months old but try adding skse as a non-steam game to your library :)

[@jahcrispie7676]

This video and the comments really helped!!!!!

[@ShotTheCityUp]

thank you for a tutorial that doesn't just break my game

[@theyojo1656]

When I click play on the steam file it says, "You are using a newer version of Skyrim than this version of SKSE64 supports." What should I do to solve this issue?

[@BiWiinning]

Yep. thats the same issue i'm having..

[@theyojo1656]

@@BiWiinning have you figured out the issue?

[@BiWiinning]

@@theyojo1656 yeah, there’s a patcher you can download and it’ll patch your skyrim:SE to its old self to use SKSE… but now I’m having another issue and I’m fixing to give up haha.

[@theyojo1656]

@@BiWiinning i did the same thing and ran into another issue where it said “relocation failed to open file”

[@BiWiinning]

@@theyojo1656 SAME. Idk what else to do :(

[@glopgaming3108]

Great video! Got right to the point, very informative, and easy to understand.

[@TirelessPyre]

Please help, i have followed every step but when i click on the skse loader to start my game its starts the game for like 5-10 secs and then the game closes before it even loads up.

[@TirelessPyre]

The only way I was able to fix this was by completely Uninstaller all of it and starting from scratch

[@MSTRD3]

FUCK YES let’s Goooo it’s working and it all started here. Thanks again man keep posting and I’ll keep watching many thanks to you and the communities ❤️

[@N7Prometheus]

I have Skyrim Se but apparrently don't have SkyrimSE.exe in my files so the script extender won't load

[@wilsonng7554]

you have downloaded the file in 1:01, they were files with 7-zip ending And I also download like what you do, I cant see any 7-zip( I have installed 7 zip) my download is just like what you are in 1:57

[@Etxl]

it just wont work idk if im doin something wrong but it just doesnt work i follow step by step and nothing, after every time i go download SkyUi it still says i need SkSe even after i follow everything step by step i just give up at this point

[@cjgreen4331]

um, your wallpaper is fire, could you link that? Forget the modding

[@zombieluka05]

The second part will not extract into the file you are extracting it into, Why is that? And is it needed? Do I NEED the shortcut?

[@coillecore9659]

When I try to launch it says "REL/Relocation.h(548): failed to open file", anyone know a fix?

[@TheMorokei]

I’m not at a spot I can research it. But most error messages means your missing SKSE files or it needs to be run as administrator.

[@kamar1171]

@@TheMorokei This is the same message I was getting. I just tried run as admin and it did the same thing, came on for 2 seconds and then closed.

[@gowen7889]

So apparently I'm getting this after installing "REL/Relocation.h(616): Failed to open file! Address Library f or SKSE Plugins is not installed." what?

[@gowen7889]

Actually I found a fix real quick uhh. So I'm going to show how to fix this real quick if you have this problem. www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/32444 is the file you're going to have to unzip. All you have to do is go into your skyrim special edition folders and search for the SKSE folder labeled "plugins" All you have to do is copy the bin folders into the plugins file and it'll run.

[@TheMorokei]

Sounds like you already had a mod installed. The mod should have mentioned it as a requirement. The address libraries is used by mod creators to prevent mods from having to be updated each time the game updates.

[@demonicdiscord8517]

I hope I'm not too late to add a comment on here to get help lmao On the Nexus mod manager, it is not registering that I have skse64 installed already. I have it in a folder with Skyrim SE and still not able to find it. (just a quick note, I had issues with the sse folder in the program files and since then moved it to a spot on desktop. Don't know if that might be an issue already) I followed another KZbinr's tutorial vid and since then had up and coming problems. Not only with the mod manager and vortex being unable to find the skse, but Skyrim telling me I have skse version 0.0.0 (for some reason lol)

[@TheMorokei]

I would personally attempt to manually install the SKSE files again, overwrite anything. The version 0.0.0 makes me believe it is broken. Also likely why it's not being detected. I'm assuming of course the game is still functional after the move.

[@demonicdiscord8517]

@@TheMorokei Skyrim is still fully functional after the move. I have not tried installing the files again. Thank you for the help

[@TheMorokei]

No worries, just comment again and let me know if you need more help.

[@Thejerusalemhascome]

Dude I love you. No homo. I recently had a bug that my screen would load for like 5 seconds until my inventory would pop up. Little did I know that I had to launch it from the skse launcher lol. THANK YOU SO MUCH. no one told me that.

[@tommygirl2003]

Hey for some reason my download is the notepad icon instead of this icon 📄 is there a way to fix that?

[@leonvschris1]

I did pretty much everything the video says but when I try to run SKSE it say that I am running a new version of Skyrim and that it is not compatible. I downloaded SKSE from the official page and it is the newest version. My Skyrim copy is from the xbox app.

[@TheMorokei]

Are you sure you got the current version of SKSE.

[@leonvschris1]

@@TheMorokei Yup, I did some research and apparently SKSE needs to be updated since the xbox game pass version of skyrim is new. I hope the developers are aware of this.

[@TheMorokei]

They should be aware usually SKSE is pretty quick to update.

[@schmidsterNAE]

@@TheMorokei unfortunately for me, i have the same issue and it is very frustrating. i am also playing special edition from the xbox app, with my mods enabled, and it still says im using an imcompatible version while having the newest one possible and being up to date with the current skyrim. i have no clue how to fix this and none of my mods work since ive installed SKSE

[@113Branty]

I just did all this and I'm still getting the 44 not 66 error code :/

[@MSTRD3]

Ps. Even if I have to go back to Bethesda.Net mods you’re dope AF for answering much respect 🙏

[@TheMorokei]

If my answer don't solve the problem there is r/skyrimmods on Reddit and discord. They're good communities.

[@MSTRD3]

@@TheMorokei thank you I’ll definitely check it out I still get on that Dahm carriage to Helgen!

[@mitchlabeef4023]

why do you need the microsoft c++? and do you put that in the skyrim folder?

[@mhiggins1979]

I get an error message.................. REL/Relocation.h(567): failed to open file

[@MSTRD3]

I know it’s a bit old but it’s not working and my faith is waining, I used to use it a while ago with oldrim. Now my SKSE plug-ins are failing to load

[@TheMorokei]

Is it possible you don't have the latest version? Also if your struggling with a manual install. You can always use the mod manager install option.

[@MSTRD3]

I got Votex after thinking it wasn’t compatible anymore I’m trying to, reinstall the SKSE files.

[@MSTRD3]

Everything (mods) are downloaded and in Vortex it’s SKSE that’s failing to load, and I’m certain it’s the correct version. From the link

[@TheMorokei]

From your other comment you mentioned the SSE engines fixes mod from the DLL name. Are you sure installed the part 2, correctly it has to be manually installed.

[@MSTRD3]

@@TheMorokei haha no dice ATM but I refuse to quit until it works like a Gem

[@WAINGARRISON]

how does it show in folder if you dont know were the folder to look is

[@WAINGARRISON]

sounds easy but dont know what exe and dse and other terms are and also cant see your screan its BLURY i suck cus im not pc friendly and dont know much and im lost and everyone thinks its SOO easy id like help if possoble

[@chro5457]

mine is the original skyrim i cant find the part 1 should i use the special edition part 1 file?

[@spyderman8]

Could you please do a video on how to install Part 2 of SSE Engine Fixes? I installed the Address Library and the C++ (x64), and when i unzip with 7zip and copy the 3 dll's to the SSE folder, the skse loader no longer works.

[@TheMorokei]

I could, it sounds like you did everything right. I'm assuming you have also installed part 1. As part 1 and 2 are both needed. My recommendation is to reinstall the SKSE files again, overwrite. Then install the part 2 DLLs again. If you have part one already.

[@emmasly6619]

I've just done a reinstall of skyrim se and skse64, including all the extra files and mods you mention, and I haven't installed any of my mods yet. Whenever I run the skse64 launcher nothing happens - task manager doesn't even blink. Windows notifies me that I'm making changes to my computer and then nothing launches. Did I accidentally skip a step?

[@emmasly6619]

I fixed this btw, the problem was that steam wasn't running in the background, so I just need to remember to open steam first, then run the launcher

[@phantompizza]

why did u not tell us how to install part 2 you just said we need to do it manually, and that we need those 2 other things and then said ur done?

[@EeXuto]

i think ive followed all the steps but i cant seem to find the skyrim script extender 64 or add it to my vortex, is there any way you could help please

[@ishanbapat5196]

Hey so I properly downloaded everything but newly downloaded mods to vortex won’t show up in game when going through the skse loader. Any fixes to get Vortex to enable the mods in my SKSE file and not just the regular Skyrim app?

[@barronrickert3279]

So, a question. When Downloading the Part 1 of the Address Library, Vortex had no assigned folder for the mods on the drive I'm using, so I made one. Is it okay if it's in a different area than the Skyrim SE folder as long as it's the same Drive? And, is placing Part 2 of the Library directly in the Skyrim SE folder (the one with the .exe) going to cause any issues?

[@jamiethelen1560]

Im getting a REL/Relocation.h(548) failed to open file msg thought i did it right lol guess not?

[@TheMorokei]

Are you sure you have moved all the files over with SKSE?

[@TheMorokei]

You also need the address library aswell for SKSE.

[@jamiethelen1560]

@@TheMorokei got it :) thanks man

[@theterbinators3052]

When I click the skse64 loader thing it brings up skyrim and everything but it wont stoop loading :(

[@TheMorokei]

So it stays black on launch and you never here any music or sounds? Have you installed any other mods then SKSE? If you haven't try running skse_loader.exe as administrator by right clicking it.

[@theterbinators3052]

@@TheMorokei Found the problem earlier today, a few mods needed updating :)

[@TheMorokei]

@@theterbinators3052 That's good, sorry I didn't respond earlier.

[@MrDavePed]

I have the vortex operational and in the list of mods it says skse 64 and it is green meaning it is not only installed but it is enabled. I still get the message at the start of the game that the skse is not installed properly and thus sky ui will not work. So.. not sure how to get this fixed. I do notice that the usual options to select some mod preferences through sky ui are not showing up. I guess there is some truth to the error message. Thanks for any help. ..

[@Malachiaya]

Followed this step by step and Skyrim wont load whatsoever. I get a very quick glimpse of a black box then it disappears after a split second and I get nothing after that :/

[@Malachiaya]

Now my game wont open even if I try and open it via the standard Launcher....

[@aunixjedi]

I have a quick question on the install at around time mark 3:50. I have Skyrim SE installed on my D drive and I have not installed the skse64 files as of yet. I am somewhat confused, because I would like to have a "Skyrim SE SKSE" directory like you have. So are you duplicating the Skyrim SE directory and in the new directory add the skse64 files or is there something I am missing?

[@MaxOrDieYT]

I somehow cant get the second fix file into the skyrim file, i did, but skse64 wouldnt load Edit: oh i got it now, i had to install an Address Library mod.

[@ethanmoir6830]

when i go to the launcher it tells me "skyrimSE.exe not found" does anyone know why?

[@mildsthatyac2097]

Seems like I need to go to steam and get Skyrim since game pass doesnt allow me to do this

[@DatCheeseCake]

Some people have found ways to allow access to the folder where you can launch the game via .exe. the issue right now is you can't launch skyrim with skse. I'm hoping I can find a workaround though

[@LtDan-zq1nn]

Can't figure out why this isn't working for me. I followed every step in this video carefully. When I try to launch SKSE it only launches regular Skyrim instead...

[@TheMorokei]

There are two options. One, right click the skse_loader.exe and run as administrator. Two, restart your system. This usually happens when Steam isn't running, but isn't always the case. If the administrator trick works, right click, properties, compatibility, set to always run as administrator, then apply or save and it should be permanently fixed.

[@LtDan-zq1nn]

@@TheMorokei I just tried both. Still no luck. I've looked up a few articles for other ideas and nothing works. Thanks for the quick response!

[@TheMorokei]

That's weird, the administrator trick is from the SKSE mod devoloper in the readme.txt. To verify SKSE is installed and running. Run the skse_loader.exe and load a save file. Then hit the keyboard button "~". This should bring up the console, type "getskseversion" without quotation marks and hit enter. If you get a version number it's running.

[@LtDan-zq1nn]

@@TheMorokei It shows 2.0.19 is running. To be clear, when you start the SKSE version it should have a load screen indicating SKSE is running? I haven't run Skyrim in a couple years and IIRC it was like that before.

[@TheMorokei]

Yeah, I think they should have done something like enbseries. Just a small text somewhere on the main screen. Glad it's running, I thought my guide broke already 😂. I think Windows 7 had something, but I can't recall. When in doubt blame windows 10.

[@StoicOutlaw17]

If I have Skyrim legendary edition and not special edition which version of skse do I have to download the one you downloaded or the older one?

[@TheMorokei]

Just the default Skyrim version. Legendary(2013) was released before Special Edition(2014).

[@scarletflame229]

Thank you for this video! I am having a problem though. When I go to launch using skse64_loader.exe I get an error message that says, "You have instructed skse_loader to run the vanilla launcher which cannot work. Most likely you have renamed files incorrectly." I'm unsure how to fix this. Can someone please help me?

[@alih6953]

Misleading video do NOT add as a non-steam game or your screenshots will be messed up! Good but outdated better ones are out there

[@gabriellebelliveau5323]

Thanks for the help :) Awesome video

[@Arudon117]

Hey, I'm having a huge problem. I've installed everything like you've said to do so far, but when I try to do a test launch of the game before syncing it to Vortex I get this error message. EngineFixesdll. REL/Relocation.h(441): failed to obtain a module handle

[@TehCoza]

For some reason my one loads up in Windowed mode

[@allenjamie69]

Great video, thank you! Just double checking.. does the 'Address Library AIO' mod need to show in PLUGINS or is it ok just sat in the MODS section?

[@beaudubay8708]

so what if you have the game from xbox game pass on pc and not steam?

[@orpheus1138]

Only works for Steam. Xbox has its own mods you can download through the game itself. Only thing you can really do :/

[@violetnight5163]

I did what you told me and it still doesn't work can you please make a video if there's any way to restart fresh over again please I would really appreciate it

[@cylemcc1396]

So very helpful. I just discovered the undeath mod, and then the mod "classical lichdom" which requires everything outlined in this video. Of course, we have now evetered the "Skyrim Anniversary Edition" dynasty, so unfortunately I have to wait for everything to be updated first 😢 but when it is, I'll surely play this video over again. Thanks!

[@brechtdelaet6495]

hey bro my skse isnt working anymore cause i updated skyrim, do you run the latest version?

[@sloth5352]

that’s why it hasn’t been working? damn I’ve spent at least 4 hours trying to find out why

[@brechtdelaet6495]

@@sloth5352 yea i gave up at this point, the updat completly destroid all my mods, saves and playtrues... i spent hunderds of hours just making my mod lists....

[@JackCooper243]

@@brechtdelaet6495 Bit late on this but you can use the Skyrim Downgrade patcher on nexus to remove the update.

[@brechtdelaet6495]

@@JackCooper243 oh i don't think it's necessary anymore cause SKSE64 was updated but thx anyway, really useful to know

[@doctorten102]

i click play on the skse 64 loader, and it pops up saying skyri secial edition not found. i have its folder in the skyrim folder...what did i do wrong?

[@TheMorokei]

This is strange if you have it in the right folder. Try running the skse_loader.exe as administrator.

[@doctorten102]

@@TheMorokei negative

[@doctorten102]

I think i got it. the loader didnt want to be in its own folder

[@TheMorokei]

I would copy the SKSE files again in the folder with the Skyrim.exe. If this doesn't work see if you can run the game normally without SKSE, to validate the game itself is functional.

[@TheMorokei]

Alright, good ignore my comment then. If you have CTD crashes. The running as administrator is usually a good default to live by.

[@raynehebert9265]

Does it tell anyone else that it needs Microsoft Visual C++ Redistribute for Visual Studio 2019 for the SSE Engine Fixes?

[@professorxavier9692]

nope. This video must be obsolete.

[@zombieluka05]

You also failed to say how to install the VC_redist.x64.exe for it to work.

[@powerarmorpatriot2068]

Why can't they just put the mod on the Nexus?

[@sonbardock-chan5270]

my is doesnt want to download please help

[@cameronwilloughby6869]

I cant even open it because it tries to get me to open it through something else.

[@cameronwilloughby6869]

I fixed that issue and now its saying Im missing files. I did every step exactly as you said and its still not working. Why cant this stuff ever be easy.

[@morsinvicta3904]

Everything is working fine, thanks to you! I was wondering, do the Steam achievements still work when running the skse64_loader.exe file?

[@TheMorokei]

I’m not sure, there is a mod to Re-enable achievements. I would get that.

[@morsinvicta3904]

@@TheMorokei Sounds good man, cheers! Thanks again-your tutorials are a godsend.

[@austinhawkins5238]

Running as administrator won’t even pull up the launcher for me.

[@TheMorokei]

Sorry for the late response. Are you using any mods besides SKSE? Not to be rude but have you tried reinstalling SKSE on-top of itself?

[@austinhawkins5238]

@@TheMorokei I got it all worked out. Quality video by the way!!

[@kamar1171]

I followed all your steps and installed everything just as you said to do and it will not work. When I click on play in Steam it comes up for a few seconds and then closes. EDIT: The problem seems to be with the Simple Knock SE mod. When I removed it then it would launch.

[@kamar1171]

EDIT: The problem seems to be with the Simple Knock SE mod. When I removed it then it would launch.

[@thehatecommenter6191]

Thanks, I was having the same problem, and it was because of this mod.

[@stukafish4256]

I should prob create a backup of the original files before pasting skse files into the exe area just in case it doesn't work I love your tutorials btw!

[@waycoolgameplays5096]

Thank you so much. My only issue was trying to get the sksevr_loader to launch via steam. It kept wanna to launch the regular .exe file and I had now idea I could add my own files to the steam library. Thank you so much.

[@MSTRD3]

EngineFixes.dll, idk what that means could someone lend some help please 🥺

[@TheMorokei]

Are you sure you have the Special Edition Engines Fixes installed properly? iirc that the mod that has the enginefixes.dll.

[@MSTRD3]

Not sure tbh ones download into Vortex and the other is manually in my SSE folder

[@aidanjg1]

I don't see the launcher exe popping up

[@TheMorokei]

I am assuming you are clicking on the skse_loader.exe, if you have already tried right click run as administrator. I would need to know more like a log file. Usually if it doesn't launch the game instantly there is a conflict the log file should help discern that.

[@byboler3]

when I click on play, the game closes automatically

[@TheMorokei]

Sounds like it’s crashing, do have any other mods installed?

[@byboler3]

Yes

[@TheMorokei]

When the game starts crashing, the best method. In my opinion is to uninstall the most recent Mods, until it no longer crashes. I would also check the Load Order, sometimes it tells you about known conflicts and fixes.

[@byboler3]

@@TheMorokei ok thank you :)

[@stefuneepylant1111]

oof,I didn't know that the steam version could use console commands,since I always use a controller to play

[@flappykings21]

is there no way to get one for previous versions

[@seanrasmussen4955]

how do you install a newer version if you already have an older version installed

[@emmasly6619]

uninstall the old version and do a clean reinstall with the new version

[@JulianVelas2221]

i think it got banned is there a nother fix i could use?

[@Adamhill43]

half of what you did i cant find in my computer and even tho i did all the steps nothing works lmao

[@DurhilCZ]

Hi my download in vortex is max speed 1Mb/s Did you know why? I thought it would take me up to 2Mb/s Thank you

[@TheMorokei]

It's has two server download options. One is completely free to use, slow download. Then there is the fast download option. Which comes with being a member, costing real life money. Slow download is locked at 1mb/s, if you got the fast download and it was the same. Then it's could be your browser and internet speed holding it back.

[@DurhilCZ]

@@TheMorokei thank you

[@fickle3532]

I don't know if this actually fixed my problem, but let's see if it did. .

[@fickle3532]

Everything works now, thank you so much sir.

[@valentin-ve9xc]

i have skyrim of game pass and you are using a newer version of skyrim than this version supports" skse64

[@sassysamurai6534]

How did you get Part 2 into vortex????

[@zacharycornelius913]

What is a free unzip program I can use?

[@antarescrome]

Thank you for saving my sanity :)

[@theperson7718]

Here's a challenge for you Morokei. How to get SKSE64 to work though the steam launcher on Linux. On Windows you just add all the SKSE files to your directory and run the game with the skse64_loader.exe and your good to go. I can't do that on Linux or if you can I don't know how. I also don't know how to get SKSE64 to run though Steam. I did find one guide to do this and the game did load, but when I opened the command window and typed in getskseversion it said it wasn't found. I'm at a lose here as I'm still fairly new to Linux only about a year now and still have alot to learn about Linux. I sure hope you can help me and if you can't could you please pin this so it stays at the top and maybe someone that can help will read it and be able to help a fellow Linix noob gamer to get his game working with SKSE64 though the Steam launcher if possible. Thanks upfront and have a nice day/night. :-)

[@Brandon11746]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! =D

[@Angel_Invader]

hey thanks man i sub you because im going to try to start my youtube and thanks for the help my guy

[@huntercortez5884]

wow, i miss consoles...

[@enzoelacqua]

Thanks for the help

[@BounTYR]

i can't get skse64 its always something else

[@Idkaname-co9oh]

I did all that just to get an error saying you are using a newer version of skyrim than this version supports😂