Skyrim Launcher Not Working

[Brainstrain2424]

I have a fairly large problem. Or at least that's what I think. It may be very simple, I just don't know. My Skyrim launcher has stopped working. It keeps saying there is a problem, then I have to cancel. Even TESV doesn't work. My SKSE program does work, and launches the game, but all the animals and undead draugr are stuck in their own versions of a T pose, and never attack. Plus, I can't do the vanilla start because the wagons don't work. They just sit there, making noise, yet never moving. I need a solution to these three problems, or I won't be able to play my game.

 

These are my following mods:

 

FNIS Behaviors + Creatures

Callentines Beautiful Bodies

Alternate Start -  Live Another Life

Fuz Ro D-oh -  SIlent Voice

Rave Menu v. 3.2.2

Sky UI

Unofficial Skyrim/Dawnguard/Hearthfire/Dragonborn Patches

The Eyes of Beauty

 

These are all my mods. The only ones that I think an be causing two of the problems(tpose and wagons) would be FNIS, but uninstalling them doesn't work. I have uninstalled all of these mods, and It still acts strange. My vanilla Skyrim Launcher doesn't have to work as long as the SKSE launcher does. So please, If any of you have a solution to any of these problems, tell me.

[Anatriax]

Are you using a mod manager? or installing manually? 

Do you have your .ini files set as "Read Only"? 

[Brainstrain2424]

I us e a mod manager, Nexus Mod Manager to be exact. I never install manually. It always goes through my nexus mm.

As for .ini files, I have no idea what they are. Should I set them to read only, and If I do, where can I find them?

[Anatriax]

To save you A LOT of future problems, because I can tell just from this response that you're somewhat new to modding, I would go through the first 2 phases of my guide before you attempt to mod your game any further. 

IF you have a decent system (comparable to the specs that I've listed for my own system) Then you can continue with the rest of the mods; however, the first 2 phases of my guide are crucial to having a stable Skyrim setup that is ready to mod.

EDIT: DO NOT deviate in any way, shape, or form from the first 2 phases unless: you don't want to alter your PC's CPU by unparking the cores or changing the timer resolution. Other than those TWO things, follow it exactly.

[rtsp]

The crashing sounds like the same problem I have, which is caused by using the wrapper version of ENB. Disabling the d3d9.dll file provided by this will let you start the game normally, but without ENB enabled.

 

The T-pose problem sounds like you have forgotten to run FNIS's GenerateFNISforUsers.exe (<Skyrim install dir>\\Data\tools\GenerateFNIS_for_Users\GenerateFNISforUsers.exe).

 

And I agree with Anatriax, if you are new to modding you should really do yourself a favor and read a good guide for beginners.

[Brainstrain2424]

Oh, do not worry about my experience with modding. I have been doing it for around 2 years now. Strangely enough, I have never had a problem as big as this until now. The only reason why I don't know certain things is because, in my modding experience, I have never encountered certain things.

 

As for the T pose problem, I always run my FNIS before I play. Its a routine/habit I have gotten. I have also gotten rid of all my other animation mods, and have even uninstalled FNIS, but it all has no effect.

 

I dont need my original skyrim launcher to work, though it would be nice if I coud that fixed. The main problems are the T poses and the unmoving "intro to skyrim" wagons. If I can get those fixed, i would be fine.

[Anatriax]

Oh, do not worry about my experience with modding. I have been doing it for around 2 years now. Strangely enough, I have never had a problem as big as this until now. The only reason why I don't know certain things is because, in my modding experience, I have never encountered certain things.

 

As for the T pose problem, I always run my FNIS before I play. Its a routine/habit I have gotten. I have also gotten rid of all my other animation mods, and have even uninstalled FNIS, but it all has no effect.

 

I dont need my original skyrim launcher to work, though it would be nice if I coud that fixed. The main problems are the T poses and the unmoving "intro to skyrim" wagons. If I can get those fixed, i would be fine.

Unfortunately the intro sequence doesn't cooperate with HDT Physics. The only work around for this is an alternate start mod, such as Alternate Start - Live Another Life. 

I still suggest going through my guide. You're missing some very crucial things, and will definitely learn a thing or two about proper modding practices along the way. 

With 2 years experience, I'm surprised you don't know where the default .ini files are. Those are usually one of the first things people learn how to alter in order to improve their experience, both visually and performance wise. 

Going through my guide will most likely solve all of your issues, as I've tested and retested the sequence in which I do things, as well as their stability and the effect they have on both your visuals and your system's performance.

[Brainstrain2424]

I'll check out the guide. But first, I want to know: How do you safely uninstall and reinstall a steam game, such as my Elder Srolls Skyrim: Ultimate Edition?

[Brainstrain2424]

Ok. I don't need a guide on how tweak my skyrim game or how to mod it. That stuff is easy, and I stay away from stuff that is too complicated to get. I don't need complexity, I just like it easy and simple. What I need is a surefire way of getting my game fixed, and I would prefer help and advice who has had  the same or a similar problem as mine, and has fixed it. No offense to your guide; I learned a few cool tricks from it, but in the grand scheme of things, I don't see how that relates to my problem at hand. You see, I have never messed with my .ini files, or .dll files. There is no way they can be a part of my problem.

 

Or, better yet, are there any mods out there that can fully replace all the animations of all the animals/undead(like wolves and draugr/skeletons). I can live without the wagons moving. I just use Alternate Start - Live Another Life. I just want the animations to start working again.

[Anatriax]

Actually, yes. .dll files and .ini files can cause problems. Any number of problems. 

Having the proper fixes in place ahead of time can solve a lot of problems. 

You said you have SKSE installed. Do you have Safety Load? Do you have Racemenu Pre-Cache Killer? Do you have Project Optimization? 

These are all things that very well might solve problems you'll have in the future with some of the mods you've listed that you do have. 

The only sure fire way to fix your problem is with a clean install of Skyrim. 
To properly Uninstall Skyrim COMPLETELY from your system
1) Delete your Skyrim folder

2) Run CCleaner's temporary file cleaner, and registry cleaner. 

3) reboot your system, run the cleaner again, reboot again
4) re-install. 

In all reality it doesn't matter how simple or complex you keep it. 

To relate modding to sex: Penetration is penetration, so you better wear a condom if you don't want any risks. 

The first two phases of my guide? Are your condom. 

[Brainstrain2424]

Thanks for the uninstall information. Yes, I do have the Pre cache  Killer, but not the other two. I will check those out. And yes, I know the .ini and .dll files can cause problems, I bet any file can, I just never tweak, add, or remove them. I never touch them. 

 

In the grand scheme of things, I don't need my original Skyrim launcher to work. That's why I have SKSE. I don't need the original beginning. That's why I have Alternate Start. But what I do need though, are my monsters to stop with their T poses; every other NPC doesn't have this problem.

 

So, are there any mods that COMPLETELY replace ALL animations of the animals and undead creatures of my game? If there is, and they start acting/using those animations instead of the original animations, I can play normally again. I wouldn't have to find the source of the problem.

[Anatriax]

What version of FNIS are you running? have you double checked your data folder to make sure that it's installed in the proper location? (a problem that happens from time to time with NMM). Are the animations you have installed in the proper location? (unzip folder and view structure to look where they belong). 

Chances are a clean install will fix most of your problems. 

I do, however, highly suggest making the jump and learning to use Mod Organizer. It's much more accurate, and prevents you from having to totally re-install Skyrim if issues like this arise again... since it NEVER touches your actual data folder. It uses a virtual file system, instead. Meaning, if a mod is causing a problem? you just uncheck it in the left pane, and it's as if the mod was NEVER there. (Not exactly true with NMM and uninstalling the mod). 

[Brainstrain2424]

Holy S**t. For some random reason  unknown to me, my original skyrim launcher started working. Maybe it was 'cause of the backup I just made, and started using that version instead of the one it generally uses. But I still have the same problem T pose undead/animal problem(I think the Falmer and creatures alike may be affected as well), even with every single mod installed. There may still be traces of them left in the data files. I wonder if deleting them may work, and if not that, then I must be missing some animation files in my Skyrim folder. If so, how the hell would I get them back?

[Anatriax]

Reinstall the animation mods? Idk. Just a thought. 

The vanilla animations are housed in a BSA, so they won't go missing.

[Brainstrain2424]

Yeah, It was a thought I've had many times too. But, unfortunately, as many times as I had uninstalled and reinstalled all of the mods I have, nothing changes. The enemies all stay the same.

[Anatriax]

I still say a totally clean install is your best bet. 

Follow my guide. Use the .ini's I suggest that you use (no configuring really needed, just drag and rop them into the folder). 

Just use the phases of the guide that you think are relevant. 

DO EACH PHASE exactly as it as said, though. Do not devaite. 

Exception: 

Phase 6 when we're talking about bodies: CBBE can be replaced for UNP (or variants) and Fair Skin/Adorable Face can be replaced for your prefered skin.

[Brainstrain2424]

I DID IT! I HAVE NO NEED OF A FULL UNINSTALL, THANK THE GODS!!! I was looking at similar problems from other people on other sites when I found the golden egg; Someone else who had the same exact problems with the same exact mods, that I once had, uninstalled.

 

These mods(sexlab related), when uninstalled, left certain animation files in the behavior folders of certain creatures, such as the Draugr or Bear. By getting rid of every single one of these files(A very long process), the animation for the creatures are now back, and I now do not have to worry about those T poses.

 

You can also fix the animations by reinstalling these sexlab mods, and it is quicker to do, and has a much lesser chance to mess up, if done correctly.

 

The animations are now perfect. Now I will now definitely move to Mod Organizer. I just tried it. It works so much better than Nexus MM.

 

Thanks a lot for coming to my rescue Anatriax. You quite literally saved my Skyrim Game and Skyrim experience.

 

And with that, I bid you farewell.

I did it, and I didn't even have to do a full uninstall/reinstall. You see, I went online to find other people with the same problem, and I did. These people downloaded and eventually uninstalled the sexlab mods, just like me. These mods, when uninstalled, mess with the animations with the creatures of the game, making them T pose. By installing these mods, all the T pose problems are now fixed.

 

Thanks for coming to my rescue Anatriax. You quite literally saved my Skyrim game/experience. And with that, I bid you farewell.