This is a random question with an answer that may be obvious but I have seen it said contrary to what I would consider obvious so here it goes..

I want to uninstall and reinstall my LE edition and start anew. Now I would think that the obvious way to do this would be just install Skyrim first and then the DLC's second but I have seen it said that the best way to do it would be to install the DLC's first and then Skyrim second.. Can anyone confirm this? I know it probably doesn't matter anyways but if there is a suggested "best" way to do it then I might as well. I am aware of http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1462093-faqs-for-skyrims-legendary-edition/ but it does not say anything about installing the actual game itself, seems to indicate playing off of the disc.

I know this question may just be irrelevant but I am a bit obsessive when it comes to Skyrim on Xbox and the issues that go along with it.

I am sure it probably doesn't matter since I am installing everything at once before I ever even log into the game, it all gets installed to the same place anyways. I just want to be sure, Thanks.

Basically:

The DLC are completely independent and compatible with the original game, no matter your game progress or installation order.

Meaning, you should install the game with all updates and DLC, and start playing as you like.

Some people have claimed that the order should be as follows:

1. Base game
2. Patch
3. Dawnguard
4. Hearthfire
5. Dragonborn

Like Mark said though, it really shouldn't matter which order the DLC are installed, as long as the patch is installed prior to playing any of the expansions for the first time (on a given playthrough).