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Alright, so I created a more TL;DR version which doesn't go into every major issue but it does cover the basis to get the game running.
Any time you experience serious problems with your games, you need to consider the following:
1. The startup Registry which can be found by typing 'msconfig' by using the run dialog (windows key + r) but this was replaced by the task manager in windows 10, so you have to do a Alt+ctrl+del and go to startup. Disable everything that you don't care to see booted. Auto updates, adobe, etc... None of that is needed.
2. There is a start menu item called Startup or something like that. I'm on my mac right now so the name escapes me. Delete any shortcuts found there.
3. The third method uses windows events, I won't explain this because it's a very advanced concept.
Second thing to consider is disabling your antivirus any time you are installing a new game from steam. Even Microsoft will accidentally block the installation of certain files.
To solve Visual Studio Errors:
Install both x86 and x64 versions of the said visual studio installers from the post above
To solve Game errors:
Verify game files integrity from steam. Sometimes this doesn't work 100% so be weary
To solve windows errors:
Instructions on this is found in the post above, but you use the CMD line in admin mode and use: sfc /scannow. Look at instructions at top
To solve Video card and audio issues:
Download and install the latest drivers directly from the manufacturer's website and install them with your A/V disabled.
How do you know which issue you are having? Well, it's kind of an advanced concept but you should definitively go through the list and make sure everything is taken care of. By doing all of this you are pretty much making sure everything is working perfectly.
There's a nifty tool bundled with Windows and it's called Event Viewer. It keeps logs of whenever your system crashes, reboots, or something noteworthy happens. You can use this log tool immediately after Skyrim crashes and find out what might be the culprit.
1. Press the start menu
2. Type in Event Viewer and click on it
3. The left Pane lets you navigate between Event Types, expand Windows Logs
From here you can look through Application, Security, System and sometimes Setup for most issues. It's organized by time so keep track of when it crashed and you can figure out what log is skyrim from there. A red icon means error, yellow is warning standard gray is information.
When you find the log you want to look into, click on it and you'll see more information underneath. Copy whatever error message (not the whole thing) but what seems appropriate to search. Most of the time the error will be obscure but there will likely be an answer somewhere. If you wrap the text in quotes in Google, it will search for phrases containing exactly that information. "DX11 ERROR MESSAGE" will search websites that has exactly that string of text.
2. Check your My Documents\My Games\Skyrim SE folder if all files are there. If you're missing some files, the chances are, your antivirus deleted it or is preventing any files to be added here. Skyrim should generate the files automatically but if not, re-install the game without an A/V enabled.
3. If your computer is using a foreign language other than English, check these boards and see if others have experienced the same thing. I've seen it where you have to change the language of the game or operating system to English for it to work.
4. Where did you install the game? Do not install the game on a USB based hard drive! Games don't really run well on those.
5. Sound drivers are particularly finicky with skyrim. Changing the bitrate of your audio may matter. Many people have reported this to be true.
6. Ask bethesda. Really, at this point you did practically everything you could do. You could still use Event Viewer and get details about the crash but you'll need to know how to read it and search the error online. This is out of the scope of my explanation.
BONUS: Is your computer even able to support the game? Compare your specs to the minimum required. VRAM is different than RAM, and 32bit OS is different than 64bit.
But whatever you do....
NEVER do a factory reset just to get Skyrim working!
(Yes, it's been about a year since I reserved this post but it came in handy!)
I'm not sure I understand what you mean.
Also as an update: Added 2 new solutions.
You need to pick the right version for your operating system. I'm using x64 Win 7. But this was my solution anyhow.
Okay I updated the answer. For your question. Had to do a little bit of googling.
Funny thing is that I had JUST edited my answer. I will add your link in there as well since your link is better.
Thank you! I have added your solution to the list. :)
I'm experiencing "Skyrim SE won't start!", I click play and the process dies without even showing logo. I installed VC redist ans restarted, made .exe files run with admin rights.
Nothing helps.
Can you enable system logs on your computer and view the crash report from event viewer? There should be some information regarding your crash.