

The missing file will be a new graphics configuration file that is created when next starting Skyrim. When starting the game you can ignore the "1 file missing. This process will also restore any original game files/folders you may have accidently deleted. Select Properties > Local Files > Verify Integrity of Game Cache. Goto Steam's LIbrary view, right click on the game.

(Which is why you backed up this folder as well as having a backup of your. The old game saves may not work with a vanilla game because of the missing mods. ini files will be created during the game's hardware detection and launch process. Delete all the files and folder(s) in the Users\(user name)\Documents\My Games\Skyrim folder. Next goto your Users\(user name)\Documents\My Games\Skyrim folder and copy it to your desktop or somewhere safe. The Skyrim\VCRedist folder, contains the vcredist_x86.exe file. The Skyrim\Skyrim folder, contains the SkyrimPrefs.ini file.

The Skyrim\DotNetFX folder should only contain the dotnetfx35setup.exe file. The total number also includes the hidden files.

The Skyrim\DirectX10 folder should contain 146 files. The Skyrim\Data\Video folder should only contain the BGS_Logo.bik file. Update_English.STRINGSNote: ** The language should be the language of your game's download. The Skyrim\Data\Strings folder ** should only contain: The Skyrim\Data\Interface folder ** should only contain the Translate_ENGLISH.txt file. The Skyrim\Data folder should only contain: (depending on installed DLCs.) VeryHigh.iniNote: * The Skyrim\reslists folder which you may or may not have, depending if Steam has removed it, contains 2 Steam files precache.lst and preload.lst. The main Skyrim folder should only contain: ( you may not see some or all of the file extensions depending on your folder settings.) Goto Steam\Steamapps\Common\Skyrim folder. Disable, delete and unsubscribe all mods from the Skyrim launcher or mod manager leaving the Skyrim DLCs active.
