Skyrim Racemenu Error You Are Running Skse Version 0000 Link

If you use multiple mods, another mod may have overwritten RaceMenu’s copies of critical SKSE scripts. Mod managers like MO2 and Vortex show file conflicts.

Modern antivirus software (including Windows Defender) frequently flags skse64_loader.exe and skse64_steam_loader.dll as false positives because they inject code into the game. When this happens, SKSE loads partially, and RaceMenu sees 0000.

RaceMenu includes a DLL (RaceMenu.dll). That DLL is compiled for a specific version of SKSE. If you update Skyrim (e.g., from 1.5.97 to 1.6.640) but keep an old RaceMenu DLL, SKSE will refuse to load it, and RaceMenu will report “0000”. skyrim racemenu error you are running skse version 0000 link

Do not just "install over" the old one. This causes orphaned DLLs.

If the version doesn’t match the RaceMenu version you intended to install, something went wrong during installation. If you use multiple mods, another mod may

This is the #1 user error. Do not launch through Steam or the default launcher.

Pro tip: Right-click skse64_loader.exe → Properties → Compatibility → Run as Administrator (may help with permission issues). Do not delete SkyrimSE

A: Yes, frequently. AE’s frequent updates (1.6.318 to 1.6.640) mean you must keep RaceMenu updated. Each new AE version breaks the old RaceMenu DLL, leading to the 0000 error until you update.

❌ Launching through SKSE but still getting error
→ Your antivirus might be blocking SKSE’s DLL. Add an exception for your entire Skyrim folder.

❌ "But I have the latest SKSE!"
→ Did you update Skyrim through Steam after installing SKSE? That breaks SKSE. Wait for SKSE to update or downgrade Skyrim.

❌ Using a pirated/cracked Skyrim
→ SKSE and RaceMenu often fail on cracked versions due to modified EXEs. This guide assumes a legitimate Steam copy.