Sometimes the mod author will tell you to 'put the files in your data folder' and you'll swear at them for not explaining what that is. This will tell you what you need to do to install the mod correctly. Look inside the freshly unzipped mod folder. If you have the option of multiple file formats, pick '7zip', the one that end with. You'll want to use 7zip for this, because it can handle the popular archiving formats that Skyrim modders pack their mods with. Here's the simplified overview of how to install a mod manually:ĭownload the mod you want to install and unpack it to a temporary folder. Most mods are simple and it's just a matter of putting the right files in the right place. Since it's beta-quality software and you've probably just run into a bug, I'd advise learning how to cut out the middleware and install mods manually.
In the meantime, it might help to know that a mod manager is optional-you can install mods without ever touching Nexus Mod Manager. If there are installation problems, they'll want to know about it and it's more likely to be fixed there than by asking here. If you're experiencing problems with it, consider reporting the problem so that the coders and other users on the official beta feedback forum can read about it and any bugs can be fixed. First things first before I get to the advice: Nexus Mod Manager is beta software.
