Returning to Skyrim... where to start to update STEP?

[ChatteringCat]

I am returning to Skyrim after 6 months-1 year (or more?), and since there is a new version of STEP available, I was hoping to update it. 

I am not sure what version of STEP I followed the last time I installed it, but I did use Mod Organizer and I followed the instructions exactly. I was running a fairly high res version of Step Extended with RealVision ENB over it, and I did have profiles set up in mod organizer so I could have Step Core, Step Extended, and Step Extended + RealVision ENB. It was very stable.

 

Since it has been awhile, I will obviously need to remember how mod organizer and whatnot works, but I was hoping for a tip on how to get started updating my STEP installation. 

1. Do I need to do anything to Skyrim files outside of Mod Organizer?
2. Would it be simplest to wipe out everything in Mod Organzier (and other places if necessary) and start fresh?

I am pretty sure I was running STEP 2.2.9. It might have been one version earlier than that though, I am not sure, and I don't know how to tell.

Also, the thought of starting a new game makes me want to cry a little bit. :( Oh well. 

 

Thanks for the help. 

[Greg]

Start by downloading and installing the latest versions of the tools (Mod Organizer, LOOT, TES5Edit, Wrye Bash) and cleaning up the Skyrim folder to a vanilla state. You'll need to update to the latest versions of ENBoost and SKSE anyway, so it's probably best to start from a clean slate. I recommend installing the tools into empty or new folders to avoid any potential conflicts with older file sticking around that may not exist with the new versions.

[ChatteringCat]

I just found where I had backed up a copy of the game before any alterations previously, so now I can start pretty much at the beginning of the step guide. Thanks for the recommendations.