Where to Find and Backup Skyrim Settings

Discover where Skyrim saves your settings and how to back them up for easy access.

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Skyrim settings are saved in two main locations. For Windows, find them under `Documents/My Games/Skyrim`, where files like `Skyrim.ini` and `SkyrimPrefs.ini` are stored. These files contain both game and graphic settings. Backing up these files before making changes can help you easily revert to previous settings if needed.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What files store Skyrim settings? Skyrim settings are stored in Skyrim.ini and SkyrimPrefs.ini files in the Documents/My Games/Skyrim directory.
  2. How can I backup my Skyrim settings? To backup your Skyrim settings, copy the Skyrim.ini and SkyrimPrefs.ini files to a secure location before making any changes.
  3. How do I find my Skyrim preferences file? You can find your Skyrim preferences file at Documents/My Games/Skyrim under the name SkyrimPrefs.ini.

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