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Does reinstalling Skyrim delete saves?

Will I lose my save data if I have to reinstall The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim or Steam? No. Skyrim is supported by the Steam Cloud that ensures save game data is stored by Steam itself. This feature allows players to load and play their saved games on different computers.
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Can I reinstall Skyrim without losing mods?

Uninstalling Skyrim doesn't remove the mods you've downloaded; it only removes the copy of them that is installed into your Skyrim folder. If you use NMM, just go down the list of mods you have with a green check next to them, right click and choose "uninstall from active profile", then install them again as usual.
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Does uninstalling Skyrim delete saves Xbox?

What happens to saved data when uninstalling apps on an Xbox One? It stays on the console unless you specifically delete the save data as well, you'll know if you have. If you subscribe to gold/gamepass it'll automatically sync your console save to the cloud after closing the game in question.
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Do saves carry over to Skyrim Special Edition?

Existing save games from the original PC game will work in the PC version of Skyrim Special Edition. Simply copy your old saves from My Games/Skyrim to My Games/Skyrim Special Edition. Only use original saves that have never used mods.
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How do I uninstall and reinstall Skyrim?

Uninstall the game via Add/Remove programs in the Control Panel. Delete the install folder, usually located at: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steamapps\Common\Skyrim. Rename the folder at "My Documents\My Games\Skyrim" to SkyrimBackup. Reinstall the game via your Steam Library.
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Skyrim (mods) - Tutorial: Deleting Saves (Saved Games)

How do I completely restore Skyrim?

Navigate to ...Steam/steamapps/common/Skyrim.
  1. Delete all folders except: Data. DirectX10. DotNetFX. reslists. Skyrim. VCRedist.
  2. Delete all loose files except: atimgpud. dll. binkw32. dll. steam_api. dll. SkyrimLauncher.exe. TESV.exe. high. ini. medium. ini. low. ini. Skyrim_default. ini. VeryHigh. ini. readme. txt. installscript. vdf.
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How do I transfer my Skyrim progress to a new save?

On PC, both the save files for Skyrim and the Skyrim Special Edition are located in the My Games folder in your Documents. To transfer your save files, enter the saves folder, and copy all the save files you wish to transfer (they should be listed by (Save # - Character Name, Location).
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Where are Skyrim saves stored?

Press the folder icon on the task bar located at the bottom of your screen. Go to Documents. Select the "My Games" folder. From there you should see a folder named "Skyrim Special Edition" or "Skyrim" Double click on the name and you should see a folder named "Saves."
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Will I lose everything if I upgrade Skyrim to Anniversary Edition?

Any achievement/trophy progress earned playing on Skyrim Special Edition will carry over to the Anniversary Edition, EXCEPT when upgrading the PlayStation 4 version of the game to the PlayStation 5 version.
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Does uninstalling delete saves?

Most games implement this, so that your progress will stay no matter which computer you use to play it. Even when you uninstall a game, the saves would have been saved on the cloud, so that next time you install it again, the saves are downloaded and synced with the game again so you can continue playing.
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Does deleting a game delete save?

When you delete a game, it usually leaves your saved game files and other game settings on the PS4 in case you later reinstall the game. If you're sure you don't want your game files, you can delete them as well.
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How do I recover deleted Skyrim saves on Xbox One?

1. Run Xbox App > go to "Settings" > click "Account" and "Download History". 2. Find the Games that you've downloaded > select "Download Again".
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Can you start a new game in Skyrim without deleting the old one?

No, just save it in a new slot. The save file tells you the name of the character. so you can keep track of your saves. Unfortunately, there is no save management in the game, could have been useful.
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Does uninstalling Skyrim delete mods Xbox?

C. Z. It depends on if you loaded the save in between. Uninstalling and reinstalling a mod should have no effect on your game, as all it does is replace one set of files with a identical set. However, if you load your save with the mod uninstalled, all of the mod's objects will be gone.
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Does reinstalling a game remove all mods?

Depends on the game and the way mods are managed. Most modern Steam games have lots of integration with Steam workshop and if they do, your mods will typically be retained upon uninstalling and reinstalling.
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How do I access my Skyrim cloud saves?

This feature allows players to load and play their saved games on different computers.
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Will I lose my save data if I have to reinstall The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim or Steam?
  1. Open Steam.
  2. Click Steam at the top left of the platform window.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Select Cloud.
  5. Select the Enable Steam Cloud checkbox and click OK.
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How do I backup my Skyrim saves?

I've been playing Skyrim SE for awhile and I do not want to loose my progress. How do you create a backup save? Go to "C:\Users\YourName\MyDocuments\MyGames\SkyrimSpecialEdition\Saves" and copy all of the files inside. Create a folder on your desktop and rename it SSE Saves, open it and paste.
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Do Skyrim saves transfer on steam?

Yes. You can move your saved games from any other version into the GOG build by copying the saves folder from "My Documents\My Games\Skyrim Special Edition\Saves" to "My Documents\My Games\Skyrim Special Edition GOG\Saves".
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Does Skyrim data transfer?

Game files are not stored on the disc. They're stored in your consoles storage. Buying a new copy and playing on the same console will be fine.
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Does Skyrim have multiple saves?

Can you have multiple saves in Skyrim? - Quora. There are several types of saves in Skyrim which can coexist simultaneously. One is the quick save of which you get one. If you are about to do something where you are unsure of the outcome, hit F5(on PC) to save your game.
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What can you do in Skyrim after you've done everything?

Still, regardless of what the player chooses to do, there is a decent amount of things the player can do once they beat the game.
  • Create the Perfect Home in Skyrim. There are several purchasable properties across Skyrim. ...
  • Become the Thane for All of Skyrim. ...
  • Craft and Collect Gear in Skyrim. ...
  • Fight Hidden Bosses in Skyrim.
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Is it worth it to restart Skyrim?

Should I continue from where I left off (level 33) or start over? You definitely should start over. As a person who has played Skyrim over 1500 hours I would definitely suggest you start over the game.
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What to do to 100% Skyrim?

All "Official" achievements aside, don't forget:
  1. Become Thane of all holds.
  2. Own all city houses.
  3. Get a Steward at each of the 3 houses you can build.
  4. Adopt both a boy and a girl from off the street (not the orphanage), get them gifts, and let them have a pet.
  5. Become a werewolf, but also get cured (via a Hagraven head)
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