So, I'm sure some of us have had trouble with Skyrim being laggy? That our systems are not 'quite' fast enough to keep up sometimes? A part of this issue, could be very long loading screens, ESPECIALLY when fast traveling or logging in, right? I know I've had that issue for AGES! Being forced to leave the computer and come back 10 minutes later, and it's STILL loading, before it finally opens up at the 15 min mark. I got sick of it, and started to try experimenting... And I found a fantastic solution, that requires NO mods, no risk taking, absolute zero problems on your part. Here's what you do: (NOTE: I did this on VISTA, I dont know if it works as flawlessly on XP or 7, let me know please?) 1) Get into a loading screen you're SURE will take FOREVER!( Such as a fast travel ) 2) Push Ctrl+Alt+Delete 3) It should open up the page where you can decide to change your password, open task manager etc. 4) Open the task manager 5) The screen should turn black 6) Sit and wait for a maximum of 10 seconds 7) Bam, Skyrim opens, and the Loading Screen is done. That simple, just CTRL ALT DEL and open the task manager while you're in a loading screen. Plain and simple! This has completely removed my irritation with loading screens, as they're now a reasonable length! :D Minor issue: I've seen a rough etched 2% chance of your game crashing to Desktop when you do this(Seems to happen a lot if you have a browser open). My advice is the golden rule of Elder Scrolls gaming: SAVE OFTEN!!!!! Good luck, and have fun! :D