Nexus previously downloaded mods

How to back up NMM [ edit ] Create a backup folder on your Desktop or somewhere on your hard-drive that has plenty of space Create the following folders inside your backup folder: Data ini Install Info Plugins Backup your game's Data folder eg. Go to where your game's.

Go to where your game's plugins. You might need to find this folder by using the address bar if you have not turned on hidden files in your computer settings. Copy not move the loadorder. It may be harder to use, but safer in the long run. It is still better to never uninstall a script mod during a playthrough. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0.

If MO, when double clicking on the mod installer after downloading, says "Mod file not on top layer" or something along those lines, click cancel. Inside the folder, there will be a subfolder. Cut all files within this subfolder, and paste them in the folder above, so they are in the top folder. This should include the "Data" folder in the mod. Then delete the empty subfolder. In MO restart the installation of the mod as normal.

It's a lot easier to use the Nexus from the start, as trying to delete files from Steam and unsubscribing to stop it re-downloading is a pain. Using NMM it is as simple as clicking a button. Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published. You may have too much fun with mods. Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0.

Related wikiHows How to. How to. Co-authors: 5. Updated: June 11, You can further endorse mods directly from the download history and view activity logs for a given mod.

Where can I find my download history? Alternatively, you can access your download history via your user settings : When you access your download history for the first time and you have downloaded a lot of mods it might take a while to build. Not all games require the Nexus Mod Manager to work. For instance, the popular DSFix mod for Dark Souls can be downloaded manually from the Nexus Mods website and installed by dragging the relevant file into your Steam game folder.

The process for installing and using mods will vary from game to game, so be sure to read the mod descriptions carefully before attempting to install them.