- ❗ **First-Line Engine Fixes Issue:** Engine Fixes in the first error line of the crash log may indicate an improperly installed Engine Fixes mod, or that a mod which uses it may have an incompatibility.
- WARNING: [SSE Engine Fixes](<https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/17230>) is **frequently misinstalled**, so be careful to follow instructions on its Nexus page to install BOTH parts:
   - Part 1: The SKSE plugin. Be sure to download the current and correct version of Engine Fixes, for your version of Skyrim, and install with your mod manager
   - Part 2: DLL files are manually placed into Skyrim folder
- Configure `EngineFixes.toml` with:
   - Option 1 (Recommended): Download the [pre-configured TOML file](<https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/108069>)
   - Option 2: Manually configure following this [settings guide](<https://www.reddit.com/r/skyrimmods/comments/tpmf8x/crash_on_load_and_save_corruption_finally_solved/>). Verify/Edit these settings in `EngineFixes.toml` :
      - `SaveGameMaxSize = true`
      - `MaxStdio = 8192`
- If confident Engine Fixes is correctly installed, but issue reoccurs, attempt to isolate conflicting mod by temporarily disabling mods (one-by-one, or in shrinking groups) which show up in the **🔎 Files/Elements** section of this report
- ❗ **Critical First-Line Error Detected:** `EngineFixes.dll`
   - Skim other sections of this report (above and below) for any more-specific information about `EngineFixes.dll`. (Scroll down to the bottom of the page to ensure you've reviewed everything.)
   - Make sure the mod that contains `EngineFixes.dll` is enabled (Vortex especially sometimes disables them). If already enabled, consider redownloading and carefully reinstalling the mod, as this may be a quickest fix.
   - **What This Means:**
      - The file `EngineFixes.dll` is directly involved in the crash sequence
      - While this file is related to the crash, it may not be the root cause
      - This type of error often indicates missing dependencies, version mismatches, or incompatible files
   - **SKSE Plugin Baseline Requirements:**
      - Ensure you have the correct [Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE64)](<https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/30379>) version for your game version, and are launching through SKSE
      - Ensure you have the correct [Address Library for SKSE Plugins](<https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/32444>) version matching your game version
      - Ensure you have installed [Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package (x64)](<https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170>) - this is frequently missed but critical
   - **Recommended Troubleshooting Steps:**
      - As a quick optional test, consider disabling the mod and any mods that depend on it. NOTE: this may require creating a new character for a successful test.
      - Confirm the mod is compatible with your Skyrim version
      - Refer to the plugin's mod page, FAQ, or Bug Report section to see if the crash is a known issue
      - Check if a mod update is available
      - Verify all listed required dependencies are installed and enabled
      - Check version requirements of other mods that interact with it
      - Carefully review the installation instructions for the mod that contains `EngineFixes.dll`, and try a clean reinstall of the plugin with default settings - improper installation or modified settings can cause crashes
      - Check if the problem involves interaction between a DLL and other mods - examine the first 4-5 error lines of the crash log to identify potential mod conflicts. Also review any `.dll` files in the 🔎 **Files/Elements** of this report (below)
      - Ask the Skyrim Modding Community about known compatibility issues
      - Some first-line errors can be resolved by verifying game files through Steam
   - **Additional Considerations:**
      - For SKSE plugins (`.dll` files), mod organizers won't show conflicts or requirements - you must rely on the mod author's documentation
      - Note that many (most?) SKSE plugins will show an error popup (white box from Address Library) before the game starts if they're for the wrong version
      - First-line errors are usually reproducible and not random
      - The error might be caused by an interaction between mods rather than a single file

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