SKSE update problems and questions

[SirTomatnik]

hello,
i haven't updated my SKSE in a long time, I think I am like 3 updates behind.
so could anyone link a video on updating SKSE? There are so many of these and I'm afraid I'll pick one that's not exactly the best.
I also need clarification since I'm getting back into PC gaming after a long time.
Do i have to uninstall all my mods to update SKSE or just the ones that require it? Is better to just disable them all?

Also what about FNIS? Could that cause problems with SKSE? Are there even different versions of FNIS? (I do remember installing FNIS long ago and it was painful)
And here is my main problem. I don't have Skyrim Special edition even installed, since I'm also currently having problems with steam.
Is it even possible to update the script extender if the game isn't even installed?

[rmm200]

You are over-thinking this.

SKSE and FNIS are both installed in the game directory - so the game has to be installed.

 

1) Verify what version of Skyrim you are running. You find it by selecting the executable. Mine is SkyrimSE.exe. Open Properties.

On the Detals tab, it says mine is 1.6.353.0. Write yours down.

2) Download the appropriate version of SKSE from skse.silverlock.org. Nowhere else.

3) Drag the file you downloaded to the Vortex file drop area.

4) Install it.

5) Double click that file line to open the mod details panel. Scroll down to Mod Type. Select Engine Injector.

6) Deploy.

Congratulations - SKSE is done. There is no dependency with FNIS; they are unrelated applications.

 

Install FNIS from Nexusmods, in a similar manner. Mod type for FNIS is Default. Correct the path if necessary on the Dashboard. Congratulations - FNIS is done.

 

Now you can worry about your mods. Latest FNIS is good for all. If the mod has a SKSE dependency, make sure to match the SKSE you installed.

Done. Go play the game.

[SirTomatnik]

You are over-thinking this.

SKSE and FNIS are both installed in the game directory - so the game has to be installed.

 

1) Verify what version of Skyrim you are running. You find it by selecting the executable. Mine is SkyrimSE.exe. Open Properties.

On the Detals tab, it says mine is 1.6.353.0. Write yours down.

2) Download the appropriate version of SKSE from skse.silverlock.org. Nowhere else.

3) Drag the file you downloaded to the Vortex file drop area.

4) Install it.

5) Double click that file line to open the mod details panel. Scroll down to Mod Type. Select Engine Injector.

6) Deploy.

Congratulations - SKSE is done. There is no dependency with FNIS; they are unrelated applications.

 

Install FNIS from Nexusmods, in a similar manner. Mod type for FNIS is Default. Correct the path if necessary on the Dashboard. Congratulations - FNIS is done.

 

Now you can worry about your mods. Latest FNIS is good for all. If the mod has a SKSE dependency, make sure to match the SKSE you installed.

Done. Go play the game.

Thanks for all this information, now i just need to fix steam so i can actually download the game xD.