Skyrim nexus mod manager download not working

1. Open the Windows Explorer.
2. Navigate to the following location on your hard drive: C:Users -> your username ->appdata -> local -> Black Tree Gaming ->somefolder ->mod ->version number
3. In this folder, you will be able to find either one or multiple files.
4. Delete all of them.
5. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
6. Open the Nexus Mod Manager app, and re-create your user based on personal preferences.
7. Check to see if the mods work.

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4. Make sure your firewall is not blocking Nexus Mod Manager

Allow application through Windows Defender Firewall:

1. Press the Win+X keys on your keyboard and select Settings.
2. Click the Update and Security button.
3. Select the Windows Security option from the menu to the left of your screen.
4. Click the Firewall and network security option.
5. Choose the option Allow an app through the firewall.
6. Search for the Nexus Mod Manager in the list and allow both incoming and outgoing connections.
7. Restart your PC and try running the mods again.

If you can’t access the Windows Firewall settings, it means you don’t have administrator rights. To find out how you can enable your Administrator account, have a look at this simple guide.

5. Reinstall the Nexus Mod Manager

To remove:

1. Press the Win+X keys and choose Apps and features.
2. Select the Nexus Mod Manager from the list.
3. Press the Uninstall button.
4. Click the Uninstall button again to confirm.
5. Wait for the process to complete.

To reinstall:

1. Download the Nexus Mod Manager by clicking the Manual button on the website.
2. Wait for the download process to complete.
3. Open the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

6. Use the Vortex app to manage your Nexus game mods

1. Download the Vortex application.
2. Install it by following the on-screen instructions.
3. Try to manage your faulty Skyrim mods and check to see if the issue is resolved.

In today’s guide, we had a look at the most efficient methods to try out if you see the Nexus Mod Manager is not set up to work with Skyrim error message.

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FAQ: Learn more about Skyrim

• How do I manually install Nexus mods?

If you have the mod file downloaded, and also the Nexus Mod Manager installed on your PC, you can simply add the mod to the list, and then activate it. After you’ve done so, it will appear in the Installed Mods list.

• How do I use Nexus Mod Manager with Steam?

You will need to open up Steam, navigate to your Games Library, select the game you want, and click the Browse the workshop button. This will present you with a list of mods that you can install by clicking on the Subscribe button.

• Is Nexus Mods only for PC?

Yes, the Nexus Mod Manager only offers the capability for PC games to be modded. It doesn’t seem like the platform will change towards modding games for other platforms, as that is usually a copyright infringement.