SkyUI and SKSE not working

[Lady Aislinn]

I have tried to run Skyrim through SKSE, but when I get into the game, I keep getting this error message:
"SkyUI Error Code 1

The Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) is not running.
SkyUI will not work correctly!

This message may also appear if a new Skyrim Patch has been released. In this case, wait until SKSE has been updated, then install the new version.

For help, see the SkyUI mod description."

I looked on the Steam Workshop and found SkyUI and subscribed, but it made no difference. I used LOOT and it said that Update and my DLCs needed cleaning, so I used the TES5 AutoQuickClean. I also looked on Vortex, and it shows SKSE and SkyUI as being fine, but the rest of my mods have the red triangle with the exclamation point in it next to them. The only thing that has happened since the day before it stopped working correctly is that Windows updated. I've tried uninstalling the Windows updates and trying again, but no luck. I've also:

Uninstalled/reinstalled SKSE
Uninstalled/reinstalled SkyUI
Went through all of my mods (approx 30-35, though it only shows 17 when it's first loading the game and updating the mods, but that's because that's all that I have through the workshop; the rest are through vortex) and either resubscribed (workshop) or re-downloaded them (vortex, though I couldn't find all of the ones that were listed. If I couldn't find one that had the red triangle, I uninstalled & removed it)
Removed all mods (with the exception of DLCs) and tried a vanilla start

Note: My computer has had absolutely no problem working with this number of mods before. I've been playing with this number (actually, more at times) and I adjust my settings so it works fine. It was literally working perfectly on 12/4/24 and I started getting this error message the first time I ran SKSE on 12/5/24.

None of these things have worked.

Has there been an update to SkyUI? I thought I had the most updated version, especially after looking both in the workshop and Nexus, but I may have missed something. If anyone has any suggestions as to what I can do to fix this, I would greatly appreciate it!

[Death Approaches]

"looked on the Steam Workshop"

there is no such thing. That's oldrim through legendary. SE has no workshop. you subscribed to something for a different game, not this one.

it could be that you're blindly stabbing at things just hoping something will work, and if that's the case, you could be making a real mess of things, Lady. you may already have completely hosed it and will need to step back and decide your best course, which might be a fresh wipe and reinstall. I don't know how technical you are but you're having problems getting SKSE going, that's not a good sign. :-( Stop confusing SE and oldrim, for one. Skyrim and Skyrim SE are two different games!

[mikk011]

Let's start with some basics. Since you are posting in the Skyrim Special Edition forum we'll assume that this is the game you want to mod.

The version of skse on Steam is for old, 32-bit Skyrim only and will not work for Skyrim SE/AE.

The Steam Workshop is for old, 32-bit Skyrim and most of those mods would need to be properly converted to work in Skyrim SE/AE. The Steam Workshop will not install files to the SkyrimSE/AE folder. No mod that uses skse from the Steam Workshop will work in Skyrim SE/AE. TL;DR, don't use Oldrim mods in Special Edition/Anniversary Edition unless you know how to fix things.

Start by looking on the system tab in-game. Below and to the left of "Quit" it should say which version you have installed. If your game is up to date it will say 1.6.1170

The version of skse you should install for 1.6.1170 is 2.2.6 You can get it here https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/30379?tab=files or here
https://skse.silverlock.org/
Note: It doesn't matter whether or not you bought the Anniversary Upgrade. The only prerequisite for using skse 2.2.6 is owning game version 1.6.1170 on Steam. Do not use any skse version or mod for skse that says "GOG". Those are for Skyrim on the GOG platform.

You can get SkyUI for Skyrim SE from Bethesda.net or here
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/12604
Because of an oddity about SkyUI's internal records, it might not work. If it doesn't work, download this and tell Vortex to let it overwrite SkyUI (it's a replacement plugin with a single corrected record).
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/67166

For anything else, use only mods intended for SkyrimSE/AE in your game. Hopefully this will be enough to get you back on track.

[Stereorage82]

Originally posted by mikk011:

Let's start with some basics. Since you are posting in the Skyrim Special Edition forum we'll assume that this is the game you want to mod.

The version of skse on Steam is for old, 32-bit Skyrim only and will not work for Skyrim SE/AE.

The Steam Workshop is for old, 32-bit Skyrim and most of those mods would need to be properly converted to work in Skyrim SE/AE. The Steam Workshop will not install files to the SkyrimSE/AE folder. No mod that uses skse from the Steam Workshop will work in Skyrim SE/AE. TL;DR, don't use Oldrim mods in Special Edition/Anniversary Edition unless you know how to fix things.

Start by looking on the system tab in-game. Below and to the left of "Quit" it should say which version you have installed. If your game is up to date it will say 1.6.1170

The version of skse you should install for 1.6.1170 is 2.2.6 You can get it here https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/30379?tab=files or here
https://skse.silverlock.org/
Note: It doesn't matter whether or not you bought the Anniversary Upgrade. The only prerequisite for using skse 2.2.6 is owning game version 1.6.1170 on Steam. Do not use any skse version or mod for skse that says "GOG". Those are for Skyrim on the GOG platform.

You can get SkyUI for Skyrim SE from Bethesda.net or here
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/12604
Because of an oddity about SkyUI's internal records, it might not work. If it doesn't work, download this and tell Vortex to let it overwrite SkyUI (it's a replacement plugin with a single corrected record).
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/67166

For anything else, use only mods intended for SkyrimSE/AE in your game. Hopefully this will be enough to get you back on track.

I wish I could have found this much earlier, because you explain it well. I will have to follow you instructions later on, because I have been struggling to find any way to get SKSE and SkyUI working on Skyrim SE. I hope this doesn't get buried amongst the other threads.

[Lady Aislinn]

Originally posted by mikk011:

Let's start with some basics. Since you are posting in the Skyrim Special Edition forum we'll assume that this is the game you want to mod.

The version of skse on Steam is for old, 32-bit Skyrim only and will not work for Skyrim SE/AE.

The Steam Workshop is for old, 32-bit Skyrim and most of those mods would need to be properly converted to work in Skyrim SE/AE. The Steam Workshop will not install files to the SkyrimSE/AE folder. No mod that uses skse from the Steam Workshop will work in Skyrim SE/AE. TL;DR, don't use Oldrim mods in Special Edition/Anniversary Edition unless you know how to fix things.

Start by looking on the system tab in-game. Below and to the left of "Quit" it should say which version you have installed. If your game is up to date it will say 1.6.1170

The version of skse you should install for 1.6.1170 is 2.2.6 You can get it here https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/30379?tab=files or here
https://skse.silverlock.org/
Note: It doesn't matter whether or not you bought the Anniversary Upgrade. The only prerequisite for using skse 2.2.6 is owning game version 1.6.1170 on Steam. Do not use any skse version or mod for skse that says "GOG". Those are for Skyrim on the GOG platform.

You can get SkyUI for Skyrim SE from Bethesda.net or here
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/12604
Because of an oddity about SkyUI's internal records, it might not work. If it doesn't work, download this and tell Vortex to let it overwrite SkyUI (it's a replacement plugin with a single corrected record).
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/67166

For anything else, use only mods intended for SkyrimSE/AE in your game. Hopefully this will be enough to get you back on track.

I looked at my game name in my library again and it just says, "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim." There's no SE, LE, or anything else.

I also looked at the version in-game and it says 1.9.32.0.8.

[Ihateeverybody]

Originally posted by Lady Aislinn:

I looked at my game name in my library again and it just says, "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim." There's no SE, LE, or anything else.

I also looked at the version in-game and it says 1.9.32.0.8.

Ah; Then you want https://steamcommunity.com/app/72850/discussions/

I mean you are welcome to stay here, but most of us haved moved on to SE.

FYI:

LE refers to Legendary Edition which is just the original 32bit release with all the DLC.

SE: Special Edition is the 64bit version and all the DLC are included with the base game.

AE: Is a DLC available for SE which includes most of the Offical Sanctioned Creation Club (CC) Content. the AE Upgrade refers to the SE 1.6 and on versions which included 4 free CC.

This is just for educational purposes. Just giving information.

[Death Approaches]

but Lady, you DO have a I-own-this pricetag/mouse icon by your name, so you DO own this version too, whether or not you've installed it...

[Lady Aislinn]

Ok, thanks to everyone for the help and info!