SSE Engine Fixes - Save Corrupt Fix AE (v1.5.97 - 1.6.1179) (.TOML Fixes)
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Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #104 of 115 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is also a fix for if you're experiencing empty message boxes while using Alternate Start - Live Another Life in a heavily modded game. This is also a fix for any other file handle limit related errors.
Installing this has no negative impact on your game, and isn't a bad idea even if you think you won't need it. 😉
Be sure to couple this with Achievements Mods Enabler as well.
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IMPORTANT UPDATE
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If you are currently using the AIO version of SSE Engine Fixes, it is not compatible with this but I have an alternative solution I have created that acts identically to the AIO version.
AIO ALTERNATIVE LOCATED HERE
>>> SSE Engine Fixes - Preloader Installer for Vortex <<<
When the AIO version came out for SSE Engine fixes, the vortex_override_instructions.json file used to deploy the mods to manually set paths was created so it affects EVERY file, not just the preloader (it was only necessary for the preloader). For some reason after testing and multiple reports, it has been discovered that this method of deployment for files entirely disregards load order and prioritizes whatever is written in the override file.
This makes the AIO version, inconveniently, incompatible with mods that change the files from SSE Engine Fixes, such as this.
What I have done is taken only the DLL from "Engine Fixes - SKSE64 Preloader" and made it so that it can be installed via Vortex, without it affecting the other files, so that the compatibility issues do not occur anymore, but it still allows everything to be installed via Vortex.
SSE Engine Fixes - Save Corrupt Fix AE is a small configuration mod that edits EngineFixes.toml to resolve the 'save file is corrupt' error and other engine/script loading issues for Skyrim Special Edition versions 1.5.97 through 1.6.1179. With 1,340 endorsements and 90,157 downloads, it's a popular fix for players with large save files.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-trusted fix with 1,340 endorsements and 90k+ downloads
- Directly targets a frustrating save corruption bug that breaks playthroughs
- Lightweight config tweak—no heavy scripts or meshes to worry about
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SSE Engine Fixes as a base mod—this is just a config add-on, not a standalone fix
- Only helps if your issue is related to large saves; other corruption causes won't be solved
- Version-specific (1.5.97–1.6.1179), so if you're on a different game version, it won't apply
For Skyrim SE players who've hit the dreaded 'save file is corrupt' error, especially those with massive save files from long playthroughs. If you're already using SSE Engine Fixes and need that extra tweak to get past loading issues, this is for you. Skip it if you're on a game version outside the listed range or if your saves are fine.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the correct version of SSE Engine Fixes installed for your game version (1.5.97 or 1.6.x) before adding this config.
- If you're using a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex, let it handle the file overwrite so the .toml edits apply cleanly.
- After installing, test loading your largest save to confirm the fix works; if it still fails, check that your save isn't actually corrupted beyond this fix.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- ShadowPandah
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 90,157
- Endorsements
- 1,340
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 10/21/2023
- Updated
- 1/24/2026
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