Skyrim Skse Cleaner
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 10.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #38 of 38 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Skyrim Skse Cleaner
Description:
Skyrim Skse Cleaner is a simple tool to cleanup SKSE leftover. Skse has a bug it create tons of skse files in the save folder that are of no use at all. This tool will only delete the Skse useless orphan files and will not change or touch any of your Skyrim file the "ess extension".
New in version 1. 0. 0. 1:
Skyrim Skse Cleaner will try to auto detect your save game folder, option of creating a log of deleted files and add a log viewer. Also add a delete log file button.
New in version 1. 0. 0. 2:
Just added a minor improvement to it, added a checkbox to scan also all sub folder in the save game folder for multiple profiles.
New in version 1. 0. 0. 3:
Added a detail log, with file include full path plus log per profile
How to use:
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[]Download.
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]Extract anywhere it's only one file "portable".[]Add an exclusion in your AV system for the executable or it will be block.
[]Double click on "SkyrimSkseCleaner.exe" file.
[]Enter your save game path, you can also paste it or use the folder browser. note you have to do this only once.
[]Click delete skse button the wait, wait, wait a fraction of a second and your done, you will see a message on how many file were deleted.
[]You also have a check box that will do the same process automatically every time you start the application.
Requirement:
. Net Framework 4. 7. 2
Here a direct link for the web installer.
Compatibility:
Skyrim Skse Cleaner is compatible with everything, it's not a plugin, it's a tool that as only one function, to cleanup the save game folder.
This tool as a chance to be useless if you have SSE Engine Fixes installed and is working properly on your system.
Questions and AnswersWhat exactly will this fix?
This tool doesn't fix anything but it will clean up your save folder of left over save from Skse.
This tool deletes all SKSE co-saves? Aren't those used by some SKSE mods, like RaceMenu
No, the only files that this tool deletes are the orphan one.
My game started having CTD's after the use of your tool?
It's Skyrim sht happens, but this tool is not the cause of it, it doesn't modify or touch any game sav
Skyrim Skse Cleaner is a portable utility that removes orphaned SKSE files from your save folder, a known bug that clutters saves. It auto-detects your save path, supports subfolder scanning for multiple profiles, and logs deleted files. Useful for Classic Skyrim players not using SSE Engine Fixes.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,386 endorsements and over 13k downloads
- Portable and lightweight—just one exe, no install hassle
- Auto-detects your save folder and can scan subfolders for multiple profiles
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020, so it may not be actively maintained for newer setups
- Redundant if you already have SSE Engine Fixes working—the tool itself admits this
- Requires .NET Framework 4.7.2 and AV exclusions, which can be a hassle for some users
For Classic Skyrim players who've noticed tons of stray SKSE files piling up in their save folder and want a quick cleanup. Also handy for mod users with multiple profiles who want to keep saves tidy. Skip if you're on Skyrim SE with SSE Engine Fixes—you're already covered.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Add an exclusion for SkyrimSkseCleaner.exe in your antivirus before running, or it may get blocked.
- If you use multiple profiles, tick the 'scan subfolders' checkbox to clean them all in one go.
- Run the tool after a long play session to clear out orphaned SKSE files—it takes seconds.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- LuJoSoft
- Version
- 1.0.0.3
- Downloads
- 13,422
- Endorsements
- 1,386
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 2/11/2020
- Updated
- 2/19/2020
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