RaceMenu Error stating that you are running SKSE version 0.0.0.0 is a common issue in the modding community, typically indicating that the Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE)

Benefits:

• Convenience: Users would no longer need to manually check for SKSE updates or search for the correct version to download and install.
• Error Reduction: The likelihood of human error in updating SKSE would decrease, as the process would be automated.
• Compatibility: Ensuring that the correct SKSE version is used would reduce compatibility issues between SKSE and RaceMenu, making it easier for users to enjoy Skyrim mods.

1. Go to the RaceMenu Nexus Mods Page.
2. Check the Main Files and Old Files sections.
3. If you are on the newest Skyrim (1.6.1170 / SKSE 2.2.3), you likely need RaceMenu version 0.4.19 (or newer if released).
4. If you are on Skyrim 1.6.640, you need RaceMenu 0.4.16.

1. SKSE is not running at all. You launched the game through the normal SkyrimSE.exe instead of skse64_loader.exe.
2. SKSE is running, but RaceMenu cannot talk to it. This is usually a file mismatch, a corrupted install, or a conflict with another mod that overwrites critical SKSE scripts.

Last updated: 2026. Always check mod pages for the latest versions.

Vortex users: On the Dashboard, find the SKSE logo and select "Make Primary".

Once the error is gone, RaceMenu will load properly. You’ll see your custom sliders, overlays, and sculpting tools return. Your character creator will be fully unlocked, and that frustrating red warning will be nothing but a memory.