All Grey Screen with no Freeze

[Spartacusds]

As seen in the screen shots, my screen goes completely Grey with the exception of the  ancillary readers and lists.  The game play continues in the background.  I hear it all of the text and fighting (if any) but the cursor does not move the screen point of view (the compass does not move when I move the mouse).  As seen in screen shot 2, the keyboard is still active.  I can quit the game or even go in and load last save.  When I go in and load last save the Grey Screen goes away and normal game play resumes ..... until it goes grey again. If I hit ESC and try to go to maps it crashes. 

 

The Grey screen is happening sooner and sooner.  At first it would happen after 45 or so minutes of game play now it is happening within 5 minutes.  I have no issues on any other game or video, it just happens when I play Skyrim.  It started about a month ago.  I have disabled all mods and it still seems to happen.  It does not happen when anything specific is happening.  It has gone grey when sneaking through a cave and also when fighting a dragon, I can not seem to find any trigger.

 

I use mod Organizer, but just recently switched to it from NMM because of this issue (I was hoping it could help, it did not).  Compared to many, I am not very mod heavy.

 

I am running Windows 10 (64 bit)

Intel i7-3770T CPU @ 2.50 GHz

Amd Radeon HD 7800 M Series Graphics card with 16.6.2 Crimson software.

8 Gigs of Memory  with 1024 mb

 

 

Enblocal

 

 

[PROXY]

EnableProxyLibrary=false

InitProxyFunctions=true

ProxyLibrary=other_d3d9.dll

 

[GLOBAL]

UsePatchSpeedhackWithoutGraphics=True

UseDefferedRendering=False

IgnoreCreationKit=true

 

[PERFORMANCE]

SpeedHack=true

EnableOcclusionCulling=true

 

[MEMORY]

ExpandSystemMemoryX64=True

ReduceSystemMemoryUsage=False

DisableDriverMemoryManager=false

DisablePreloadToVRAM=false

EnableUnsafeMemoryHacks=false

ReservedMemorySizeMb=512

VideoMemorySizeMb=4000

EnableCompression=True

AutodetectVideoMemorySize=false

 

[THREADS]

DataSyncMode=0

PriorityMode=0

EnableUnsafeFixes=false

 

[MULTIHEAD]

ForceVideoAdapterIndex=false

VideoAdapterIndex=0

 

[WINDOW]

ForceBorderless=true

ForceBorderlessFullscreen=true

 

[ENGINE]

ForceAnisotropicFiltering=true

MaxAnisotropy=16

ForceLodBias=false

LodBias=0.0

AddDisplaySuperSamplingResolutions=false

EnableVSync=true

VSyncSkipNumFrames=1

 

[LIMITER]

WaitBusyRenderer=false

EnableFPSLimit=false

FPSLimit=60.0

 

[iNPUT]

//shift

KeyCombination=16

//f12

 

 

 

MODS

I am running SKSE and ENB

Picture attached.

 

Thank you in advance for any help, this is getting very frustrating.  I have tried many different thing but to no avail.

 

 

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Edited August 4, 2016 by Greg
Added spoiler tags

[Spartacusds]

Here is the Second one in MO

 

 

[General]

fBrightLightColorB=1.0000

fBrightLightColorG=1.0000

fBrightLightColorR=1.0000

iStoryManagerLoggingEvent=-1

bEnableStoryManagerLogging=0

[imagespace]

bDoDepthOfField=1

iRadialBlurLevel=2

[Display]

iBlurDeferredShadowMask=3

fInteriorShadowDistance=3000.0000

fShadowDistance=8000

iShadowMapResolutionSecondary=1024

iShadowMapResolutionPrimary=2048

iShadowSplitCount=2

iMaxAnisotropy=1

fLeafAnimDampenDistEnd=4600.0000

fLeafAnimDampenDistStart=3600.0000

fTreesMidLODSwitchDist=1e+007

fGamma=1.0000

fDecalLOD2=1500.0000

fDecalLOD1=1000.0000

fSpecularLODStartFade=2000

fShadowLODStartFade=200.0000

fLightLODStartFade=3500

iTexMipMapMinimum=0

iTexMipMapSkip=0

iWaterMultiSamples=0

iMultiSample=0

iShadowMode=3

bTreesReceiveShadows=0

bDrawLandShadows=0

bFull Screen=1

iSize H=1080

iSize W=1920

fMeshLODFadePercentDefault=1.2000

fMeshLODFadeBoundDefault=256.0000

fMeshLODLevel2FadeTreeDistance=2048.0000

fMeshLODLevel1FadeTreeDistance=2844.0000

fMeshLODLevel2FadeDist=1e+007

fMeshLODLevel1FadeDist=1e+007

iScreenShotIndex=2

bShadowMaskZPrepass=0

bMainZPrepass=0

iMaxSkinDecalsPerFrame=25

iMaxDecalsPerFrame=100

bFloatPointRenderTarget=0

sD3DDevice="AMD Radeon HD 7800M Series"

bFXAAEnabled=0

iShadowMapResolution=4096

fShadowBiasScale=0.15

iShadowMaskQuarter=4

iAdapter=0

iPresentInterval=1

[Grass]

b30GrassVS=1

fGrassStartFadeDistance=7000

fGrassMaxStartFadeDistance=7000.0000

fGrassMinStartFadeDistance=0.0000

[MAIN]

bGamepadEnable=1

bCrosshairEnabled=1

fHUDOpacity=1.000

bSaveOnPause=1

bSaveOnTravel=1

bSaveOnWait=1

bSaveOnRest=1

[GamePlay]

bShowFloatingQuestMarkers=1

bShowQuestMarkers=1

iDifficulty=2

[interface]

bDialogueSubtitles=0

bGeneralSubtitles=0

[Controls]

fGamepadHeadingSensitivity=1.0000

fMouseHeadingSensitivity=0.0125

bAlwaysRunByDefault=1

bInvertYValues=0

bGamePadRumble=1

bMouseAcceleration=1

[Particles]

iMaxDesired=750

[saveGame]

fAutosaveEveryXMins=15.0000

[AudioMenu]

fAudioMasterVolume=1.0000

fVal7=1.0000

uID7=0

fVal6=1.0000

uID6=0

fVal5=1.0000

uID5=0

fVal4=1.0000

uID4=0

fVal3=1.0000

uID3=0

fVal2=0.4000

uID2=466532

fVal1=1.0000

uID1=554685

fVal0=0.8000

uID0=1007612

[Clouds]

fCloudLevel2Distance=262144.0000

fCloudLevel1Distance=32768.0000

fCloudLevel0Distance=16384.0000

fCloudNearFadeDistance=9000.0000

[TerrainManager]

fTreeLoadDistance=75000

fBlockMaximumDistance=250000

fBlockLevel1Distance=70000

fBlockLevel0Distance=35000

fSplitDistanceMult=1.5

bShowLODInEditor=0

[NavMesh]

fObstacleAlpha=0.5000

fCoverSideHighAlpha=0.8000

fCoverSideLowAlpha=0.6500

fEdgeFullAlpha=1.0000

fEdgeHighAlpha=0.7500

fEdgeLowAlpha=0.5000

fTriangleFullAlpha=0.7000

fTriangleHighAlpha=0.3500

fTriangleLowAlpha=0.2000

fLedgeBoxHalfHeight=25.0000

fEdgeDistFromVert=10.0000

fEdgeThickness=10.0000

fPointSize=2.5000

[Trees]

bRenderSkinnedTrees=1

uiMaxSkinnedTreesToRender=20

[Decals]

uMaxDecals=1000

bDecals=1

bSkinnedDecals=1

uMaxSkinDecals=100

uMaxSkinDecalsPerActor=60

[LOD]

fLODFadeOutMultObjects=15

fLODFadeOutMultItems=15

fLODFadeOutMultActors=15

[Launcher]

bEnableFileSelection=1

bShowAllResolutions=1

uLastAspectRatio=3

[blurShaderHDR]

bDoHighDynamicRange=1

[blurShader]

bUseBlurShader=0

 

 

 

[TechAngel85]

That one looks better. I still recommend running SpINI.

 

Next thing to look at is ENBoost to make sure it's set up correctly. First, install the DirectX 9 Runtimes from June 2010 (I think). I'm on my phone or I'd just post you a link.

[Spartacusds]

I have run spini before, but a little ignorantly (i'm learning quite a bit here so, thanks!)

 

The only path auto-detected by Spini is  

 

Steam\steamapps\common\skyrim\

 

 

but my normal ini file is in 

 

common\skyrim\skyrim

 

 

Does that mean It did nothing the first time I used it?

 

It does not seem to be picking up my MO profile at all since it is not listed.  Should I just manually path to it?

 

Given my configuration, which preset should I use?

Edited July 30, 2016 by Spartacusds

[TechAngel85]

I've not used it in a while so I'll have to wait till I'm home to check. You could post in the spINI topic to see if DoubleYou can point you in the right direction in the meantime. https://forum.step-project.com/index.php?/topic/8987-Skyrim-Project-INI-(spINI)-by-DoubleYou

[Spartacusds]

I've not used it in a while so I'll have to wait till I'm home to check. You could post in the spINI topic to see if DoubleYou can point you in the right direction in the meantime. https://forum.step-project.com/index.php?/topic/8987-Skyrim-Project-INI-(spINI)-by-DoubleYou

Thanks.

 

Is this the direct x you mentioned?

 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35&nowin10

Edited July 30, 2016 by Spartacusds

[TechAngel85]

Thanks.

 

Is this the direct x you mentioned?

 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35&nowin10

No. Here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109

[Spartacusds]

So In checking my ENBoost install I used this video as my directions.

 

 

 

The changes I made from my current setup as opposed to what the instructions call for are as follows.

 

In enblocal.ini

 

At 11:26 He talks about EnableEdgeAA=True but I noticed all his other settings "EnableTemporalAA and EnableSubPixelAA" were both set to False  Mine are set to True and I do not have "EnableTransparencyAA" at all.  Should I change "EnableTemporalAA and EnableSubPixelAA" to False and Add EnableTransparency?  Does it make any difference?

 

 

In MyDoc>Mygames>Skyrim

I had "iMaxAnisotropy=16" Changed to "iMaxAnisotropy=0"

 

Other than that everything is set up as directed.  

 

 

 

When I start skyrim I get 2 messages.  The first Reads

 

"ENBSeries 0.305 for TES Skyrim

visit site for updates, users configs

and other modifications:

https://enbdev.com

Copyright © 2007-2016 Boris Vorontsov

 

current videoadapter: AMD Radeon HD 7800M Series"

 

 

The Second is in RED and reads

 

"PATCH SPEEDHACK ENBoost turned on in enblocal.ini, graphic modification disabled"

 

these are not new messages I have always gotten them.

 

 

 

 

I am still getting the folder Error in MO.  The memory error lists this path:

 

SKSE>Plugins

MemoryBlocksLog.log

hdtPhysicsEstensions.log

[Spartacusds]

Update ....

 

So, a question.  Is it possible to continue an error in a game save even after the error has been fixed in programming?

 

After making all these changes I played from my last save and got the grey screen in 5 min.  When the Grey screen appeared I hit ESC and loaded a previous save ... a level or so ago.  I played for over an hour and had no grey screen.  Quests were updating normally but I still can't seem to mine.

 

Would it make any difference if I just started a whole new game?

[GSDFan]

I just took a look through your Skyrimprefs.ini, post 20,  and I noticed that the setting "iMaxAnisotropy" was set to 8, which equates to Anisotropic Filtering 0f 8 in the launcher settings. I believe that Anisotropic Filtering should be set to "Off (Best Performance)" when using an ENB as the ENB handles that.

 

I have always set both Anisotropic Filtering and Antialiasing to off when using ENB.

[TechAngel85]

In enblocal.ini

 

At 11:26 He talks about EnableEdgeAA=True but I noticed all his other settings "EnableTemporalAA and EnableSubPixelAA" were both set to False  Mine are set to True and I do not have "EnableTransparencyAA" at all.  Should I change "EnableTemporalAA and EnableSubPixelAA" to False and Add EnableTransparency?  Does it make any difference?

 

 

In MyDoc>Mygames>Skyrim

I had "iMaxAnisotropy=16" Changed to "iMaxAnisotropy=0"

 

 

When I start skyrim I get 2 messages.

 

 

I am still getting the folder Error in MO.  The memory error lists this path:

 

SKSE>Plugins

MemoryBlocksLog.log

hdtPhysicsEstensions.log

Set EnableEdgeAA=True. All the others should be false. Don't worry if you're missing parameters.

 

Ensure both iMaxAnisotropy=0 and iMultiSample=0 in your SkyrimPrefs.ini. To open this file in MO, click the puzzle icon and click on INI Editor. Click on the SkyrimPrefs.ini tab. Those settings will be under the [Display] heading.

 

Those messages are normal and nothing to worry about.

 

Ensure you have removed the SKSE folder from your 'Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim\Data\Scripts' folder (in the game directory, not from MO).

 

Update ....

 

So, a question.  Is it possible to continue an error in a game save even after the error has been fixed in programming?

 

After making all these changes I played from my last save and got the grey screen in 5 min.  When the Grey screen appeared I hit ESC and loaded a previous save ... a level or so ago.  I played for over an hour and had no grey screen.  Quests were updating normally but I still can't seem to mine.

 

Would it make any difference if I just started a whole new game?

It's possible to happen, yes. Especially if the error is script related. If you're not very far into the game, you could start a new one to see if some of your issues are resolved.

[Spartacusds]

Ok, so I made all the changes above and started a new game.  So far everything is working properly.  2 hours into the game it is updating quests, I am able to mine and no grey screen.  I was only lvl 26 in the last game so no big deal.

 

I verified that the SKSE folder has been deleted from the \Data\Scripts folder but I am still getting the folder error.  I did a search of the skyrim folder for "SKSE" and it is showing in the term in

 

Skyrim\Mod Organizer\mods

 

and

 

skyrim\src\skse

 

Is that correct?

I just took a look through your Skyrimprefs.ini, post 20,  and I noticed that the setting "iMaxAnisotropy" was set to 8, which equates to Anisotropic Filtering 0f 8 in the launcher settings. I believe that Anisotropic Filtering should be set to "Off (Best Performance)" when using an ENB as the ENB handles that.

 

I have always set both Anisotropic Filtering and Antialiasing to off when using ENB.

Got it, thanks!!

[TechAngel85]

You can delete the skyrim\src folder and everything that is in it. It's not needed. In MO, your SKSE mod should only have a "Scripts" and "SKSE" folder (like the screenshot I posted).

 

Glad the rest of it is working after starting a new game. You probably just had too much messed up in that save. Now that things have been straightened out a bit, hopefully you can game more happily!

[GSDFan]

I see in a later post you had set it to "0". I think if it is set to off in the launcher it will be set to "1'. I don't know if zero is considered an invalid number or not though or if it makes any difference.

[Spartacusds]

You can delete the skyrim\src folder and everything that is in it. It's not needed. In MO, your SKSE mod should only have a "Scripts" and "SKSE" folder (like the screenshot I posted).

 

Glad the rest of it is working after starting a new game. You probably just had too much messed up in that save. Now that things have been straightened out a bit, hopefully you can game more happily!

Yup, Thanks for all your help!!!!

 

I deleted the src folder and Verified the SKSE folder is exactly like yours but I am still getting the folder error.

 

I noticed in MO when I log in the first thing in the notes section at the bottom are a list of errors (I think you can see the errors in one of the first pictures I posted).

 

Example:

 

QSslSocket: cannot resolve TLSv1_2_client_method

 

Could that have anything to do with it?

I see in a later post you had set it to "0". I think if it is set to off in the launcher it will be set to "1'. I don't know if zero is considered an invalid number or not though or if it makes any difference.

Thanks.  The launcher has it turned off I think but i'm not getting any errors on it so far.

[TechAngel85]

You shouldn't have any of those errors. I don't.

 

Where do you have Steam installed?

Where do you have MO installed?