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Will deleting 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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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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Will uninstalling Skyrim delete my 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.
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How do I clean my Skyrim saves?

The best tool for cleaning a Skyrim save is called Save Game Script Cleaner. Most cleaning and diagnostics can be done with this tool, and it is fast and simple to operate. Download SGSC and install it to a useful, accessible location.
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Basic Cleaning
  1. Fix Script Instances.
  2. Delete All #
  3. Clean Other.
  4. Delete Broken Actives.
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Can you delete Skyrim saves PS4?

Select "Saved Data". Select PS5 or PS4 Games. Select either the game or press the icon next to the saves (displayed as three horizontal lines with a pencil next to it) to select specific saves. Select the "Delete" Option in the lower right side of the screen.
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Does deleting a game on PS4 delete all saved data?

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 clear my Skyrim cache on PS4?

Clearing your PS4's cache involves giving it a full power cycle.
  1. Turn off your PS4. It needs to be completely turned off to clear its cache — Rest Mode won't work. ...
  2. Disconnect the PS4's power cord from the back of the console. ...
  3. Wait at least 30 seconds, then plug the cord back into the PS4 and turn it on.
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Can I reinstall Skyrim without losing 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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Where are Skyrim save files saved?

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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How do I Delete all Skyrim files?

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.
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How do I completely Unmod Skyrim?

Launch The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition and select Mods from the main menu. Find the mod you wish to uninstall in your Library. Select the mod you wish to uninstall and select Delete. If desired, you can simply disable the mod from this menu, too.
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What happens if you delete do not delete Skyrim?

Since each action is considered theft by the game, the bounty incurred will always be half of the value of the corresponding Do Not Delete. Additionally, NPCs will comment on the crime as if it were theft, even if it appears that no item was stolen.
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Do people play Skyrim without mods?

I have always played skyrim without mods and always thought it looked amazing. I played Skyrim for more than 100 hours before diving into mods and vanilla does look good. However, there have been many visual mods that are simply gorgeous, you are really missing if you don't try them.
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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 game files uninstall?

Any new file created by you after the program is installed remain on the computer. However, some programs and games may ask to delete the created files or saved games. If you choose to delete these files, they are removed during the uninstall.
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Do save files stay if you delete game?

No, you will not loose your saves or progress of a game which is deleted. Because the game file and saving data are stored seperately. You can acquire your progress after the game is reinstalled. if you still worry about this you can upload your progress to Play Station Network.
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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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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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Can I transfer my Skyrim save to special edition?

Yes, but with some conditions. 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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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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How to start a new game in Skyrim without deleting the old one?

Manual saves will not be overwritten. You will want to create a manual save for the old character to preserve their game, if you haven't done so already. What I do is I type "save <Save name>" in the console, it creates a save which never gets auto deleted.
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Will clearing cache Delete game progress on PS4?

Clearing the cache on your console can help reduce game crashes and freezes. This will not delete any of the saved data. Turn off your Console (do not enter Rest Mode).
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What does clearing cache do?

When you use a browser, like Chrome, it saves some information from websites in its cache and cookies. Clearing them fixes certain problems, like loading or formatting issues on sites.
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What does clearing game cache do?

Clearing the console cache removes the temporary data and files from the cache and allows a fresh set to be downloaded and stored.
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