Cleaning save files?

[tabqwerty]

I read this mentioned in earlier posts on how it can fix bugs and other problems that occur when installing mods, but which program would I use? How important is it do it? How often would I need to? I'm still new to using mods.

[smr1957]

Save cleaner does not fix bugs. It is not recomended to use it unless you really know what you are doing, and even then it may not be totally effective. While the below specifically refers to cleaning saves after removing mods, it pretty much generally applies to cleaning saves in general.

Ilja - comment #5 http://steamcommunity.com/app/72850/discussions/0/343788552537617802/#c343788552538346202

You can't remove mods from ongoing game. Skyrim bakes script data to save file. There is no such thing as a clean save, when mod is removed. "Clean save" is for mod updates only. This includes work done with Save Script Cleaner. That tool cleans obsolete entries and orphaned scripts from the game, but script data will remain in the save file, causing Papryus to constantly check it and creating errors.

If you removed scripted mods from ongoing game, then you will have to start a new game.
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For fixing bugs, you need the USLEEP patch (if you have all 3 DLCs), or the individual patches if you do not have all 3 DLCs (these individual patches are no longer supported, however).

Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch by Unofficial Patch Project Team - http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/71214/?

NO LONGER SUPPORTED:
Unofficial Skyrim Patch by Unofficial Patch Project Team - http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19/?

Unofficial Dawnguard Patch by Unofficial Patch Project Team - http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/23491/?

Unofficial Hearthfire Patch by Unofficial Patch Project Team - http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/25127/?

Unofficial Dragonborn Patch by Unofficial Patch Project Team - http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/23491/?

[tabqwerty]

Diposting pertama kali oleh smr1957:

Save cleaner does not fix bugs. It is not recomended to use it unless you really know what you are doing, and even then it may not be totally effective. While the below specifically refers to cleaning saves after removing mods, it pretty much generally applies to cleaning saves in general.

Ilja - comment #5 http://steamcommunity.com/app/72850/discussions/0/343788552537617802/#c343788552538346202

You can't remove mods from ongoing game. Skyrim bakes script data to save file. There is no such thing as a clean save, when mod is removed. "Clean save" is for mod updates only. This includes work done with Save Script Cleaner. That tool cleans obsolete entries and orphaned scripts from the game, but script data will remain in the save file, causing Papryus to constantly check it and creating errors.

If you removed scripted mods from ongoing game, then you will have to start a new game.

What is the point in using either, then?

[smr1957]

For save cleaner, none - unless, as I said, you are very experienced and know exactly what you are doing; and even then it may not be totally effective. USLEEP patch, however, is essential (though it will not fix bugs retroactively).

For more general info, see:
Player spreadsheet - Player and Modding Resources by Ilja
http://steamcommunity.com/app/72850/discussions/0/594821545176386165/

What are dirty edits and what are their consequences - a post by Nazenn
http://steamcommunity.com/app/72850/discussions/0/485622866435280490/?ctp=11#c353915309341216776

And for what mods to avoid:
Masterlist : Dangerous, Outdated and Superseded Mods by Nazenn
http://steamcommunity.com/app/72850/discussions/0/523890681422555089/

[smr1957]

Since you have all 3 DLCs, use USLEEP - http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/71214/?

If you have the Hi-Res texture pack installed, also use:
Unofficial High Resolution Patch by Unofficial Patch Project Team - http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31255/?