To use the Creation Kit (CK) Skyrim Special Edition version 1.5.97
[General] bAllowMultipleMasterLoads=1
| Problem | Likely Cause | 1.5.97-Specific Fix | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | CK crashes on startup | Missing MSVC++ runtimes or outdated DirectX | Install vcredist 2015-2019 x64 and DirectX June 2010 SDK | | Textures render purple | Invalid archive invalidation | Ensure bInvalidateOlderFiles=1 and delete CreationKit.ini backups | | "Hazard" error when saving | Corrupted facegen data in a loaded mod | Temporarily rename meshes\actors\character\facegendata folder | | Render window is black | Graphics driver conflict with old DX9 mode | Use -DX9 launch argument or force your GPU to run the CK in compatibility mode | | Dialogue views missing | Broken Quest Dialogue Manager | Close CK, delete CKLog.txt , reopen. If persists, reinstall the CK .bsa files | creation kit skyrim se 1.5.97