(copy Saves folder to desktop, your saves may not work with the new install because of the mods no longer being active.) - turn off the computer, wait a couple mins., restart computer. This will make sure all the software hooks are reset. re-install Skyrim from Steam by right clicking on the game icon in your Steam library. Load SKYRIM on your PC and load your save file. Once you are in the game, open the console using the key on your keyboard 3. Type in the following: save mysave 1 4. The game will now make a dump file, so you will need to wait a few minutes while the dump is generating the 'mysave.ess.txt' AND 'mysave.ess' 5. Load SKYRIM Save Cleaner.exe.
Please follow all of these steps (for versions 7.5 and greater) if you have a problem or are upgrading from a previous version of my mod:
(don't worry, you'll never lose your progress)
1) Rest/wait INSIDE for 24hr in the game - this will allow any NPCs you have fed upon, or used Seduction on, time to recuperate.
2)Use my MCM - Troubleshooting and Cleanup page (or my customization power) and click on 'BLANK Better Vampires Mod'.
3) If using my MCM, exit it to have the mod blanked.
4)Wait until told the blanking is complete, then save your game (it must be a real save, not a quick save).
5) Exit the game.
6)Uninstall and delete the old version of my mod (completely DELETE it from the SkyrimData and SkyrimDataScripts folders). I use MO to remove mods, but you can check the files section and use my 'Remove Better Vampires' batch file - it will ENSURE everything is gone.
7)Download and install my latest mod version using NMM, MO, or Bethesda.net (for PC or XBox One).
8) Start the game and load your saved game from step 4.
9)Use my MCM - Troubleshooting and Cleanup page (or my customization power) and click on 'Reset Sanguinare Vampiris'.
10) Customize my mod with the MCM, customization power, or console commands.
11) You were infected in step 9, now you must wait 3 days for your disease to run its course and you will become a stage 1 Vampire (fully fed).
12)Make a new save after you turn into a vampire the first time (it must be a real save, not a quick save).
14)Use the Script Cleaner (or Skyrim Tools for SE) on the save from step 12 (to ensure the cleanest slate possible).
15)Start the game and load your cleaned saved game from step 14.
Old Instructions prior to 7.5 ...
1) Rest/wait for 24hr in the game - this will allow any NPCs you have fed upon, or used Seduction or Fear's Embrace on, time to recuperate.
2) Use my MCM - Troubleshooting and Cleanup page and click on 'Reset/Clear Better Vampires Mod'.
3) Exit my MCM to have the mod reset.
4) Use my MCM - Troubleshooting and Cleanup page and click on 'Reset Sanguinare Vampiris'.
5) Exit my MCM to have your vampirism reset.
6) Save your game (it must be a real save, not a quick save).
7) Exit the game.
8) Uninstall and delete the old version of my mod (completely DELETE it from the SkyrimData and SkyrimDataScripts folders). I use MO to remove mods, but you can check the files section and use my 'Remove Better Vampires' batch file - it will ENSURE everything is gone.
9) Start the game and load your saved game from step 6 - ignore the message about missing content.
10) Now make a new 'clean' save without my mod (not a quick save).
11) Exit the game. Use the Script Cleaner on the 'clean' save from step 10 (to ensure the cleanest slate possible).
12) Download and install my latest mod version using NMM or MO.
13) Load your 'clean' saved game from step 11.
14) Customize my mod with the MCM or console commands.
15) You were infected in steps 4 and 5, now you must wait 3 days for your disease to run its course and you will become a stage 1 Vampire (fully fed).
Load Order
Load order is important. My mod has to be in the correct load order. I highly recommend you use LOOT to sort your load order; it is quite easy to use. The load order in general should look like this:
Skyrim.esm
Official DLCs
...
RaceCompatibility.esm (if you use it)
...
Unofficial Patches (if you use them)
RaceCompatibilityUSKPOverride.esp (only if you use the USKP)
SkyRE (or similar overhauls)
...
Custom Races
Texture Replacers (vampire eyes, skin colour, etc.)
...
Better Vampires.esp
Royal Bloodline.esp (only vampire mod that should be loaded after mine)
...
Also, please remember that the installation order is just as important as the load order! If you use NMM to install my mod it will overwrite the scripts of other mods that use the same files - HOWEVER, if you install my mod first, then remove some other mod that used the same scripts, NMM will replace the other mod's scripts with the vanilla Skyrim backups it had.
Save Game Script Cleaner
If something still isn't working for you, perhaps try this great tool for Old Skyrim:
Save Game Script Cleaner by Hadoram
If scripts have somehow become glitched or unresponsive, or maybe you installed a new version over an old version, this may help you. It is said to be quite effective at fixing script issues.
SE Fallrim Tools - Script Cleaner and more
If something still isn't working for you, perhaps try this great tool for Skyrim SE:
FallrimTools -- Script Cleaner and more by Mark Fairchild
If scripts have somehow become glitched or unresponsive, or maybe you installed a new version over an old version, this may help you. It is said to be quite effective at fixing script issues.
'RaceCompatibility for Skyrim and Dawnguard'
The 'RaceCompatibility for Skyrim and Dawnguard' mod should work well with my mod, but you have to follow TMPhoenix's directions ... My mod needs a clean save in between an old version and a new - he outlines a clear procedure how to do a clean save in conjunction with his mod.
'If you need to do a clean save for Better Vampires, you don't need to remove the RaceCompatibility mod, you NEED to make sure you re-install it WITHOUT the Better Vampires option. Then do your clean save, then re-install Better Vampires and then re-install RaceCompatibility mod WITH the Better Vampire option. Then you need to make sure NMM/LOOT has placed the mods in the correct load order.' - TMPhoenix
If you do not have Dawnguard or still need help, check with TMPhoenix for troubleshooting.
If you need to update my mod while using RaceCompatibility, Octoboy outlined these steps that worked perfectly for him:
Using the BV MCM -> Clear/Reset BV Mod
Using the BV MCM -> Reset Sanguinare Vampiris (curing vampirism)
Saving the game in a new slot
Exit Skyrim
Using the NMM -> Uninstall BV
Using the NMM -> Uninstall RC
Using the NMM -> Install RC WITHOUT BV
Load Skyrim Save from earlier.
Save in another, new slot (this makes your clean save)
Exit Skyrim
Using the NMM -> Uninstall RC
Using the NMM -> Install BV
Using the NMM -> Install RC with BV (overwriting the VampireQuest scripts from BV)
Using the NMM -> Arrange Load Order
Skyrim.esm
All DLC
RaceCompatibility.esm
Unofficial Patches
CustomRaces.esp
RaceCompatibilityUSKPOverride.esp
CustomRace.esp
And at the bottom, after all other plugins, finally Better Vampires
Load most recent save
Using the BV MCM -> Reset Sanguinare Vampiris (to become infected)
Wait for 3 days (72 hours)
I can't find those that I need to delete. What's the location of those files?
How can we manage them?
Unionhawk3 Answers
Skyrim puts its saves in the following directory in Windows Vista & Windows 7 and Windows 8:
C:Users[UserName]DocumentsMy GamesSkyrimSaves
Note that on Windows 8, the saves folder could be hidden, so you'll have to show the hidden files to be able to see it.
Skyrim puts saves in the following directory in Windows XP:
C:Documents and Settings[UserName]My DocumentsMy GamesSkyrimSaves
These files are not dependent on anything so you can freely share them across computers, delete, copy, backup, or anything else.
WarfaceAccording to this forum post, in Windows 8, the saves are still stored in the same place as Windows 7 (i.e. C:Users[UserName]DocumentsMy GamesSkyrimSaves
), however the saves are now marked as hidden files.
To unhide the files:
- Open an Explorer window,
- Navigate to the Skyrim folder
- Press the 'View' tab
- Check the 'Hidden Items' checkbox
Building on AndyPerfect's and Robotnik's answers, the save files for Windows are where they said. I added the rest.
PC
Windows XP
Skyrim puts saves in the following directory in Windows XP:
C:Documents and Settings[UserName]My DocumentsMy GamesSkyrimSaves
Windows Vista/Windows 7
Skyrim puts its saves in the following directory in Windows Vista & Windows 7:
C:Users[UserName]DocumentsMy GamesSkyrimSaves
Windows 8
According to this forum post, in Windows 8, the saves are still stored in the same place as Windows 7 (i.e. C:Users[UserName]DocumentsMy GamesSkyrimSaves
), however the saves are now marked as hidden files.
To unhide the files:
Open an Explorer window,Navigate to the Skyrim folderPress the 'View' tabCheck the 'Hidden Items' checkboxshowing the location of the 'Hidden items' checkbox
PS3
On the XMB, goto the 'Game' tab and then the 'Saved Data Utility (PS3)' tab.
Inside you can find all of your saves and can copy and edit them by pressing Triangle.
XBox 360
On the XBox, saves are usually found on the HDD, but could be found on USB's too. (If you use them)
See here for below tutorial.
From Xbox Home, go to settings, and then select System.
Select Storage.
Select the storage device that contains the content you want to copy, move, or delete
(or look at):
Hard Drive: Your console’s hard drive.
Cloud Saved Games: Storage space on our Xbox Live servers. For more information, see Store your saved games in the cloud.
USB Storage Device: A USB storage device, such as a USB flash drive plugged into your console. To learn more about USB flash drives, see USB flash drive support for Xbox 360.
Memory Unit: A memory unit plugged into your original Xbox 360 console.
Then simply head on down to the Games & Apps section of your choice and your save will be in there.
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