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Will I lose my saves if I delete Skyrim PC?

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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Will uninstalling a game delete my saves?

If you uninstall a game, it's deleted from the storage. You can reinstall at any date, and the game saves will be playable. Game data (save files) are stored in the cloud for every game, while the game itself is just stored on the console.
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Is it safe to delete Skyrim saves?

Please be aware that deleting the save data will only reset your Options settings, and that no character data or game progress will be affected. To delete save data on the PlayStation 4: From the PlayStation Dynamic Menu, navigate to Settings. Go to Application Saved Data Management.
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Can I uninstall Skyrim without deleting 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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Where do I delete Skyrim saves on PC?

it's the X button on PC. Just go into the 'Load' or 'Save' menu, choose a save and push X on your keyboard and you'll get a message to delete the save :) Got it, thanks!
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Skyrim (mods) - Tutorial: Deleting Saves (Saved Games)

Where are Skyrim PC 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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How do I recover a Skyrim save file?

If you have Windows Backup or Shadow Copies turned on, you might be able to get the files back from previous versions. Right-click the folder where the saves were, click Properties, then look in the Previous Versions tab. You might be able to open a previous version of the folder and recover the files from inside it.
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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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Should I play Skyrim with or without mods first?

Everything from bug fixes to new content can be integrated into Skyrim through the use of mods. Players are recommended to mod the ever-living stuff out of Skyrim before they even contemplate the notion of starting a new game!
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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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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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How do I stop Skyrim from corrupting my saves?

Go to Games>Saved Game Utility. Within the menu, delete any corrupted save files. These files can be created from Skyrim and other games when a game doesn't save properly (shutting down the console before an autosave completes, etc). Rebuild Database.
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What causes Skyrim saves to corrupt?

Saves in Skyrim can become corrupted over time due to a variety of reasons such as: conflicts with mods. issues with the game's programming. problems with the player's computer or storage device.
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Does deleting a game on PC delete everything?

If the save data is stored with the game files, then uninstalling the game will usually delete your save data, unless it's a cloud-save game and you've enabled (or not disabled) could saves. Does uninstalling Steam delete saves? Usually not.
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Do I lose all my progress if I uninstall a game?

Nope, your game saves are safe. They are separate from game data. There is a local copy that is untouched. You can find these by highlighting the game in My Games & Apps and pressing Menu then choosing Manage Game.
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What's the best race to pick in Skyrim?

Considering the amount of pain that magic users can inflict, this is potentially life-saving and makes the Bretons one of the best races players can choose in Skyrim.
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Which is easier to mod Skyrim or Fallout 4?

Skyrim still has an advantage when it comes to modding. The Special Edition version of the game is very stable and much more forgiving than Fallout 4. Even veteran modders have trouble dealing with Fallout 4's tricky architecture.
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How long is Skyrim?

When focusing on the main objectives, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is about 34 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 232 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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What happens if you uninstall a mod in Skyrim?

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 can I recover my save file?

Right-click the file or folder, and then select Restore previous versions. You'll see a list of available previous versions of the file or folder. The list will include files saved on a backup (if you're using Windows Backup to back up your files) as well as restore points, if both types are available.
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How do I load old autosaves in Skyrim?

Any time you need to load from a back up, save the game and exit to main menu, open your desktop saves, select all and copy, paste over the game's save files. Press continue. It'll load up that save.
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Does Steam automatically backup save files?

Steam Cloud automatically stores files from your game on Steam's servers so your players can log into Steam and access their saved games from any computer.
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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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