Can't use OBSE with Steam?

[glup shitto]

I try to startup Oblivion with OBSE then it tells me I should be running it through Steam and not OBSE. When I start it through Steam, OBSE is not on. What do I doooooooos

[Ranger Jay]

1. Install OBSE into your steamapps\common\oblivion directory as you normally would

2).Get this file: http://media.steampowered.com/content/obse_loader.zip and extract the obse_loader.exe over the top of the one from the standard OBSE install in your oblivion folder.

3) Run obse_loader.exe and everything should now work (you'll get passed through the loader first, just hit play).

At least it worked for me.

[Azrael]

1. Make sure you get the latest version from the official site: http://obse.silverlock.org

2. Unpack where it should be installed, where the Oblivion.exe file is: ..\Steam\SteamApps\common\Oblivion

3. Read the obse_readme.txt. You don't have to load the game from obse_loader.exe. That's only required in you have the retail disc version, or want to use the TES Construction Set (installed separately). Just make sure you have unpacked the files obse_1_2_416.dll, obse_editor_1_2.dll, obse_steam_loader.dll and the Data folder into the Oblivion directory and OBSE should load properly.

4. If you still have problems, make sure you have the Steam Overlay enabled. Although this is explained in the readme as a requirement, is not always necessary (I don't use the Steam Overlay with this game, and everything load properly, including OBSE and the plugins/mods that require it).

5. If you want to make sure you are running OBSE properly, you can use this mod that tests it for you, just follow the instructions on screen:

OBSE Tester
http://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/33574/

After the test, and if you don't need it anymore, you can delete it after you have closed the game.

[glup shitto]

I got it working, thank you guys :)

[pius01pol]

For me it does not work. I tried every method written here and on other web pages but nothing helped. Can you give me a tip? I am using Steam Oblivion and I have DirectX 11. It still writes "You have an unknown version of Oblivion..." and I did everything they write there, what I could do, but nothing helped...

[RetroTekGuy]

With Oblivion once you install OBSE you don't need to run it to launch the game, That way came with later games. Just install it, Then run it via the play button on Steam normally.

[pius01pol]

Yes, I did it this way, I didn't run OBSE before launching the game. I was playing Oblivion when it (after cca 1 minute) started writing something like "You must have OBSE version at least 20..." (I have version 21) and the game crashed. It happened always when I tried to play.

[*Logan*]

I use oblivion mod manager, works perfectly. Maybe your just not smart enough?

[aKinave]

There is a very easy way to do that. Just go in the game folder, find OblivionLauncher.exe. Rename it to "OblivionLauncher.exe back up" (file extension windows must be enable). Click yes. Next, rename the obse_loader.exe to OblivionLauncher.exe. Now you can run obse with steam.

[Anime_Requiem]

Originally posted by *Logan*:

I use oblivion mod manager, works perfectly. Maybe your just not smart enough?

Was this necessary? Well excuse us for not being as "smart" as you.

[Anime_Requiem]

Originally posted by Chief of Kamchatka:

Originally posted by Anime_Requiem:

Was this necessary? Well excuse us for not being as "smart" as you.

Was this necessary either?

To point out a bs comment? Yes. What's your story?

[Elderworm]

For anyone who is still suffering from this irritating issue, i may have found your fix.
What you will need to do is download the file from http://obse.silverlock.org
as well as the file form http://media.steampowered.com/content/obse_loader.
Once you have both files, place the ones form Silverlock in your steamapps\common\oblivion directory. Then overwrite the obse_loader with the second files obse_loader.

Hope this helps ;]

[johnsonmicheal10714]

Could not make OBSE run for a long time but now I have fixed it. The Steam Overlay was not functioning properly due to my UAC. I did not disable my UAC.
1: right clicked my steam shortcut,
2: went to Properties,
3: then click on the compatibilities tab,
4: ticked the Run as administrator,
5: click Apply.
6: Exit Steam completely and login back in making sure the Steam Overlay is enabled.
If that does not work disable your UAC(User Account Control) and do steps 1-6.
I hope this helps!!!
note: I do not take credit for this fix. Thank you u/Roftastic on Reddit and Zubat on Steam.

[1G0Rec]

Originally posted by Patriot Jay:

1. Install OBSE into your steamapps\common\oblivion directory as you normally would

2).Get this file: http://media.steampowered.com/content/obse_loader.zip and extract the obse_loader.exe over the top of the one from the standard OBSE install in your oblivion folder.

3) Run obse_loader.exe and everything should now work (you'll get passed through the loader first, just hit play).

At least it worked for me.

But how did you know about this? And why doesn't OBSE work without this file? Thanks for the help, comrade Patriot Jay!!

[iCraft]

I found a fix if you are trying to use MO2 and OBSE (with Steam), I tested and it works:

https://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?/topic/6698547-problem-with-mod-organizer-2-and-obse/

EDIT:
I reverted to using Wrye Bash and OBMM for FOMODs, I want to use MO2, but it's just a lot easier and better for the moment.

[Alkaryn]

I used what Patriot Jay suggested, and it worked right away.
I'm using windows 7 Ultimate x64.

thanks guys!