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Why am I having trouble installing the mods?

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There could be a ton of reasons. You may have put the load order wrong, or you might have installed a buggy mod. Make sure to read the mod directions carefully.

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I install all of my Skyrim mods manually. How do I fix load order issues?

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Manually via the Data Files menu in the launcher. Simply use the arrows to move the mods to the appropriate load order. Skyrim.bsa should be first, followed by Dawnguard and the other docs. If there are partially conflicting mods, make sure the one whose functions you require loads first. Installing manually is not recommended, because load order fixing is harder. Try using a mod manager.

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What about SkyUI and Nexus Mod Manager?

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Use Nexus Mod Manager -- it saves a lot of headaches. SkyUI is just like the other mods, but it requires Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE). You need to download SKSE (which requires a Skyrim running the newest patch) before installing UI.

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I've tried downloading mods for other games, but it always messes up my computer. Is it generally "safe" to download Skyrim mods?

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Yes it is, generally speaking. However, it is really important that you put it in your data folder. It is also recommended that you download off a site such as Nexus, as they would never allow viruses onto their site.

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What is the correct load order?

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That depends entirely on the set of mods you have installed and what they modify. I recommend you use a load order manager of some sort. Otherwise it's down to figuring out what modifies what and maybe some trial and error.

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Do I need to register for Skyrim?

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No, you don't need to register for Skyrim. It is free to play after you purchase it, unless you want DLC.

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How do I install Skyrim mods on my Xbox 360?

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Skyrim mods are not available on any consoles. There are, however, options for modding Skyrim: Special Edition on next-gen consoles.

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I purchased Sky-rim through Steam. For a while, the Nexus mods worked fine, but now my computer keeps crashing when I try to play. I can uninstall and reinstall Steam, which allows the game to work, but the moment I try to use Nexus mods, it crashes. What can I do about the problem?

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While it's hard to say what the problem is from this description, it should be noted that some mods can conflict with each other, causing them to not work properly and, in most cases, cause problems like these. There is also a chance if you were using a large amount of mods, you hit the limit of mods you can have with a functioning game and went over.

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Whenever I try to add a new library folder, it says, "Selected drive already has a Steam library folder. Steam will manage multiple game installs in a single folder for you." What do I do?

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You need to create a new volume onto which you can install Steam games. You can do this with Disk Management, a tool that is built into Windows. Steam seems to no longer allow you to have multiple library folders on the same drive.

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When I open skyrimpref.ini the line bEnableFileSelection is not listed. How do I enable this?

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Simply type "bEnableFileSelection=1" directly into the file.

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