Skyrim Special Edition problem

[wotan]

I've been trying to get this up and running so I may switch to the 64 bit version of the game but I can't get things to run properly. I used to have issues with SKSE not running but I've downloaded the latest version and it runs smoothly. Now my problem is that SkyUI refuses to run.
I don't get any error messages or anything. SkyUi just fails to run. I've tried both the 5.1 and 5.2 versions for Skyrim SE but neither works. I'm out of my wits about what to do here.

It's probably worth mentioning, I haven't updated to Anniversary Edition - that is the paid version. The free update patch is installed.

[Aatrnasyn]

What runtime version of Skyrim are you running, 1.6.342 or 1.5.97?

skse Preliminary AE build 2.1.4 (runtime 1.6.342)

skse Current SE build 2.0.20 (runtime 1.5.97)

Just to confirm, you installed the appropriate skse file from skse.silverlock.org/ and installed SkyUI Version 5.2SE from www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/12604 ?

Regarding skse, you follow these install instructions?
1. Copy the .dll and .exe files to your Skyrim directory. This is usually in your Program Files folder under Steam\SteamApps\common\skyrim\. If you see files named TESV and SkyrimLauncher, this is the correct folder. Do not copy these files to the Data folder as with a normal mod. The "src" folder is only useful for programmers, most users can ignore it.
2. Copy the .pex files in Data\Scripts\ into the Data\Scripts\ folder of your installation. The .pex files are needed by all users of SKSE.
3. Copy the .psc files in Data\Scripts\Source\ into the Data\Scripts\Source\ folder of your installation. The .psc files are only needed if you have the CreationKit installed and intend to create or compile Papyrus scripts.
4. Launch the game via running skse_loader.exe. Steam must be running before launching Skyrim.

Did you check the output of the skse log files, usually at ...\Documents\My Games\Skyrim Special Edition\SKSE?

Is the SkyUI MCM menu visible?

[wotan]

From what I can tell...

Skyrim version 1.6.342.0.8
SKSE version 2.1.4 rel 6

The script extender is running without problem. It's SkyUI that won't appear in the game.
From what I can read about it, Bethesda's in-game mod organizer breaks SkyUI. I got no idea how to get past it. Other mods, not relying on SkyUI install just fine.

[wotan]

I've found the solution to the problem.

On your C drive there will be a config file that lists all your downloaded content. You will have to make sure that SkyUI_SE.esp is listed in there and has a * in front of it meaning that it is activated.
Well, now we know what to do when a mod doesn't appear in your game.

Thanks to the post I found on Steam:

Goto:
C:\Users\[your name]\AppData\Local\Skyrim Special Edition\plugins.txt
and open plugins.txt (notepad will do).
Ensure your SkyUI is enabled by placing a * to its left as shown below.
*SkyUI_SE.esp
you'll notice all your mods have an *

[Aatrnasyn]

You should investigate installing your mods using Mod Organizer 2. I heartily recommend it.