You Are Running Skse | Version 0.0.0.0
Right-click SkyrimSE.exe in your game folder, select , then Details . Note the "Product version" (e.g., 1.6.1170). Go to the official SKSE website.
If the error persists after all steps, a (backing up mods) is the final recourse. The error does not mean SKSE is missing – it means its version cannot be read properly. you are running skse version 0.0.0.0
: SKSE files were placed in the wrong folder. Essential .dll and .exe files must be in the main Skyrim root directory, not just the Data folder. Right-click SkyrimSE