On PC, both the save files for Skyrim and the Skyrim Special Edition are located in the My Games folder in your Documents.
Will starting new game Skyrim delete?
Yes. When starting a New Game by selecting New in the main menu, the chapter progress will be overwritten, as well as unlocked perks. Starting a New Game does not delete Collectibles or options settings. If you want to reset these, you will need to manually delete the player profile save outside of the game.
Why won’t Skyrim load my saved game?
The error “Save / Load Operation Failed” can occur due to either running out of space to save your files or your antivirus/firewall is blocking the game from saving. If you have enough space to save your game, check your antivirus and firewall to see if it is blocking any files from being created for Skyrim.
Where are Skyrim save files Windows 10?
On PC, both the save files for Skyrim and the Skyrim Special Edition are located in the My Games folder in your Documents. To transfer your save files, enter the saves folder, and copy all the save files you wish to transfer (they should be listed by (Save # – Character Name, Location).
How do I access my Skyrim save files?
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]\Documents\My Games\Skyrim\Saves ), however the saves are now marked as hidden files. To unhide the files: Open an Explorer window, Navigate to the Skyrim folder.
Can I have 2 Skyrim saves?
Yes, but if you name the two characters the same, the game will put those saves into one character file.
Can you have 2 Skyrim characters?
Yes, you can have multiple profiles on the one system. As Ben has stated, simply select new game from the main menu, create your new character and once you have finished save the game.
How do I fix Skyrim not saving?
To ensure your game can save correctly, follow the process below:
- Navigate to My Documents\My Games\Skyrim.
- Right click on the Saves folder.
- Navigate to Properties.
- Click the Security tab.
- Select your Windows profile.
- Select Edit and grant your account all permissions.
- Return to the General tab.
Can you transfer Skyrim saves to special edition?
Can I transfer my Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim saves to the Special Edition? Yes, but with some conditions. Existing save games from the original PC game will work in the PC version of Skyrim Special Edition. Simply copy your old saves from My Games/Skyrim to My Games/Skyrim Special Edition.
