Skyrim sounds no longer work

[Akivazh38]

After spending a year away from Skyrim, I decided to replay it again. After trying to play it, I got a notice that it didn't open due to mods being put of date. 1st thing I did was update the script extender and then checked all my other mods for updates before opening it again. It managed to work, but I noticed that all I could hear was the music, no sounds from the NPCs or weapons, traps or anything else. I have the newest version of Vortex, and only 14 mods. I tried opening a Skyrim extension from a year ago, but I kept getting a notice that it didn't recognize it, so I deleted it. Do I need to not use Vortex and just manually add them to an overwrite folder, or is there some way I can fix this?

[7531Leonidas]

You probably need to post your LO (in a spoiler) and Skyrim game version.  Did you allow Skyrim to update to the latest version (1.6.1170)?  If you did, it might just be a simple case of a corrupted d/l, and you should try to verify the game files.  Don't try this, if you are on an older version than 1.6.1170, as it will force the update.

If you are on a version lower than 1.6.11xx, then you need Backported Extended ESL Support (BEES) for newer mods to run.

[Hietanen]

Try this mod, which is supposed to fix sounds not working as they should in Skyrim SE:

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/71567

[Akivazh38]

I have the current steam version (1.6.640). I tried the mods but all I get is static which I assume is the sound trying to work.

[7531Leonidas]

FYI - the current steam version is 1.6.1170 - you must have something that is blocking the update, so DO NOT verify your game files.  There is some way to get a fresh copy of older versions of Skyrim through Steam's Download Depot, but I don't know how to do it.  Maybe try an internet search for Download Depot and 1.6.640.