Troubleshooting Unloadable Save Files in Skyrim with ReSaver

As the winter break provides an opportunity to revisit the world of Skyrim, many gamers are eager to dive back into their favorite game. However, some players have reported a peculiar issue that can hinder their progress: unloadable save files. In this article, we'll focus on a specific problem related to ReSaver Save Game Cleaner and offer some troubleshooting tips to help you overcome the issue.

The problem at hand is quite frustrating, as it prevents loading new saves of your main character, causing them to unload automatically every time they're loaded. Even ReSaver, a powerful tool designed to clean and fix corrupted save files, fails to load these affected saves. The error messages that appear are equally unsettling, mentioning issues with incorrect length or Papyrus section errors.

After conducting some experiments, I found no apparent pattern linking the problem to specific gameplay actions or events. I reloaded older saves of my character, which had accumulated over 80 hours of gameplay, but the issue persisted even after reaching 90+ hours. Sometimes, instead of incorrect length errors, ReSaver would display a 'Read Error' window with an error message stating that it encountered difficulties reading a specific file.

Despite extensive research and testing, I couldn't find any other players who have reported similar problems with unloadable save files. This has left me feeling puzzled and anxious about my gaming experience in Skyrim.

In the hopes of helping others who may be struggling with this issue, I'll continue to investigate potential causes and solutions. If you've encountered a similar problem or have any insights into what might be causing it, please share your experiences in the comments below.

For now, I'll keep trying different approaches to resolve this frustrating issue, including experimenting with ReSaver's settings and searching for other possible fixes. I'm confident that by working together and sharing our knowledge, we can find a solution to this problem and enjoy our Skyrim experience without any hindrances.

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