How to Install SKSE
Download SKSE., Download and install 7-Zip., Extract the SKSE files., Find your Skyrim directory., Open the folder containing the extracted files in another window., Copy all of the ..dll and .exe files from the SKSE folder to the Skyrim folder...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Download SKSE.
You can download Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) from the developer's website.
Download the "7z archive"
not the "installer" The self-installer can cause problems, and you'll generally have a much smoother experience if you install the files yourself. -
Step 2: Download and install 7-Zip.
This is a free archiving program that can open .7z files.
You can download it from 7-zip.org. , After installing 7-Zip, right-click on the archive and select 7-Zip → Extract Here.
A folder will be created in the same location with the extracted files. , Skyrim requires Steam to install, so you'll need to look in your Steam directory.
The most common default installation directory is:
C:\Program Files\Steam\steammapps\common\skyrim\ , You should now have two folders open: your Skyrim game directory and the folder with your SKSE files. , This should be all of the SKSE files except the two folders.
If prompted, choose to overwrite or replace any existing files. ,, If prompted, choose to overwrite or replace any existing files.
The rest of the files can be left as is.
They are only required if you plan on coding your own mods from scratch. ,,,, You must have Steam running already before you can start your modified Skyrim. , You can now download and install Skyrim mods that require SKSE. -
Step 3: Extract the SKSE files.
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Step 4: Find your Skyrim directory.
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Step 5: Open the folder containing the extracted files in another window.
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Step 6: Copy all of the ..dll and .exe files from the SKSE folder to the Skyrim folder.
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Step 7: Open the .Data\Scripts\ folders in both the Skyrim and SKSE folders.
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Step 8: Copy all of the ..pex files from the SKSE folder to the Skyrim Scripts folder.
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Step 9: Return to the Skyrim game directory.
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Step 10: Right-click on .skse_loader.exe and select "Create Shortcut".
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Step 11: Drag the shortcut to your desktop.
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Step 12: Start Steam.
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Step 13: Double-click the .skse_loader.exe shortcut to start Skyrim.
Detailed Guide
You can download Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) from the developer's website.
Download the "7z archive"
not the "installer" The self-installer can cause problems, and you'll generally have a much smoother experience if you install the files yourself.
This is a free archiving program that can open .7z files.
You can download it from 7-zip.org. , After installing 7-Zip, right-click on the archive and select 7-Zip → Extract Here.
A folder will be created in the same location with the extracted files. , Skyrim requires Steam to install, so you'll need to look in your Steam directory.
The most common default installation directory is:
C:\Program Files\Steam\steammapps\common\skyrim\ , You should now have two folders open: your Skyrim game directory and the folder with your SKSE files. , This should be all of the SKSE files except the two folders.
If prompted, choose to overwrite or replace any existing files. ,, If prompted, choose to overwrite or replace any existing files.
The rest of the files can be left as is.
They are only required if you plan on coding your own mods from scratch. ,,,, You must have Steam running already before you can start your modified Skyrim. , You can now download and install Skyrim mods that require SKSE.
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