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Created March 7, 2021 17:43
Fixing missing sounds in Skyrim SE (Windows 10 + Boot Camp)

Problem: Skyrim Special Edition + Windows 10 + Boot Camp works normally, but many sounds (music, player voice/dragon shouts, weapon drawing/attacking, etc.) are missing. Any sounds added by third-party mods are similarly silent.

Cause: An obscure bug in Skyrim SE that expects the game data (including sound) to be stored on a volume with a Master Boot Record (MBR). Boot Camp drives, however, must be GUID-formatted.

Solution: Create a virtual MBR volume and run the game from there.