
Corrupt Saved File: Skyrim allows users to save their current progress in the game using a ‘saved file’. Here, power cycling your computer helps a lot. Computer in Error State: There is another situation where because of your computer being in an error state, the game will not function properly.
This popular API by Microsoft is a necessity when playing Skyrim and if it isn’t present, you will experience numerous issues.
DirectX not installed properly: DirectX seems to be a requirement of almost every game nowadays.