- ❗ **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`
   - First, review other sections of this report (above and below) for more specific information about `EngineFixes.dll`. (Scroll down to the bottom of the page to ensure you've reviewed everything.)
   - **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 mod's installation instructions, 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
- ⚠️ **Trainwreck Log Detected:** While Trainwreck provides partial crash information, it frequently lacks indicators provided by other logging options. In many situations, relying on Trainwreck can prevent a helpful diagnosis.
   - For Skyrim AE (version 1.6+), we strongly recommend using [Crash Logger SSE](<https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/59818>) (newest version) instead. It provides more detailed crash information, aiding in better diagnosis.
   - **Additional Information when switching to Crash Logger SSE:**
      - You don't need the old version of Crash Logger to run it. For simplicity's sake, we recommend not even downloading the old version or at least disabling it.
      - Be sure to **disable Trainwreck** and any other crash logging mods. Only have Crash Logger SSE enabled.
      - Trainwreck logs show up here: `[Your Documents]/My Games/Skyrim Special Edition/SKSE/Crashlogs`
      - But Crash Logger SSE logs usually show up **one directory higher**. Note: It's often a long directory, so sort the files by **Date Modified** to have the most recent files at the top: `[Your Documents]/My Games/Skyrim Special Edition/SKSE/`
   - Remember to only have one logging mod enabled at a time.
   - 🚨 **Trainwreck as Backup:** Trainwreck remains the best backup option when other logging mods won't output a crash log for specific, rarer crash types. But unless you've already tried a better logging mod for this specific reoccurring crash, we highly recommend using an alternative instead of Trainwreck.

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