Error 126 when launching BGSE

[sammyek45]

I have attempted solutions to common problems

Yes

I have checked that my game version is supported

Yes

OS

Windows 10

Platform

Steam

Description

Whenever I try and launch bg3 I get a pop up message saying that script extender failed to load in library error 126.
I uninstalled all mods, uninstalled and reinstalled the game, just installed BGSE, verified files on steam, followed all advice online but still the same issue when I launch the game.

Indications

I haven't got any others installed at the moment.

Diagnostic Files

Steps to Reproduce

Launch game, error appears, script extender mods requiring script extender don't work

Expected Behavior

shouldn't be a pop up and mods should work

Actual Behavior

mods not working that require SE

[Norbyte]

Make sure you have the latest Visual C++ redistributables installed:

https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe