Paltiel

Thank you for jumping on this so quickly! ... and sorry for the delay in responding. That pesky monster called "work" reared its ugly head. The beast has been slain, although it's likely to respawn in two days, on Monday. Fortunately, this is one of those bugs that's 100% repeatable. There was another post recently that mentioned FOMOD installs contained elements from previous FOMOD containing mods: https://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?/topic/7060626-mod-install-window-contains-text-from-previous-mod-install-window/ I can't help but wonder if these two issues are related; Variables may not be getting correctly cleared (initialized) between mod installs? Onto the bug report! ^-^ This is after pressing the 'X' button at the top right of Vortex's FOMOD installer, and attempting to install https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/73374. Please note the deactivated (Next) option and a stale element still hanging around. After restarting Vortex, (Next) is no longer "greyed out" and several other things load: Finally, a screenshot showing successful installation:

Hello! There are two issues in this bug report. 1) Vortex can't install a specific mod with an FOMOD installer. NMM had no problem with this mod. 2) After the install is cancelled, no other mods with FOMOD installers can be installed. Vortex must be restarted to get past the bug that deactivates the installation process next step button. ** Extended Bug Report ** When attempting to install a specific Skyrim SE mod, Vortex won't allow the user to go to the next step. Please see screenshot, below. Selecting either of the two, red-colored options does not activate the dusky orange (Optionals) button. Please note, Nexus Mod Manager was able to install 'SRX Followers - All-in-One Edition SE' without issue. Link to the mod in question: - https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/9885?tab=description Link to one of the mod's dependencies ( ApachiiSkyHair SSE): - https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2014 FOMOD code used by the mod installer: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?> <config xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:noNamespaceSchemaLocation="http://qconsulting.ca/fo3/ModConfig5.0.xsd"> <moduleName>SRX_Followers_AIO_Edition_SE</moduleName> <installSteps order="Explicit"> <installStep name="Requirements"> <optionalFileGroups order="Explicit"> <group name="Make sure you install every required mods." type="SelectExactlyOne"> <plugins order="Explicit"> <plugin name="KS Hairdos SSE"> <description><![CDATA[by Kalilies Stealthic Khaos and Shockyï½http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/6817/?]]></description> <image path="fomod\pics\Required.jpg" /> <files /> <typeDescriptor> <type name="Required" /> </typeDescriptor> </plugin> <plugin name="ApachiiSkyHair SSE"> <description><![CDATA[by Apachiiï½http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2014/?]]></description> <image path="fomod\pics\Required.jpg" /> <files /> <typeDescriptor> <type name="Required" /> </typeDescriptor> </plugin> </plugins> </group> <group name="Make sure you install every required mods." type="SelectExactlyOne"> <plugins order="Explicit"> <plugin name="I'm ready!"> <description><![CDATA[Once again, make sure you got everything that mod required, don't blame me if you forgot any required mod.]]></description> <image path="fomod\pics\Logo.jpg" /> <files /> <typeDescriptor> <type name="Optional" /> </typeDescriptor> </plugin> </plugins> </group> </optionalFileGroups> </installStep> <installStep name="Optionals"> <optionalFileGroups order="Explicit"> <group name="Choose the body type thst you're using..." type="SelectExactlyOne"> <plugins order="Explicit"> <plugin name="Caliente's Beautiful Bodies Edition"> <description><![CDATA[Installing CBBE Textures For All NPCs.]]></description> <image path="fomod\pics\CBBE.jpg" /> <files> <folder source="00 - Base Files" destination="" /> <folder source="02 - CBBE Textures" destination="" /> </files> <typeDescriptor> <type name="Optional" /> </typeDescriptor> </plugin> <plugin name="DIMONIZED UNP female body"> <description><![CDATA[Installing UNP Textures For All NPCs.]]></description> <image path="fomod\pics\UNP.jpg" /> <files> <folder source="00 - Base Files" destination="" /> <folder source="01 - UNP Textures" destination="" /> </files> <typeDescriptor> <type name="Optional" /> </typeDescriptor> </plugin> </plugins> </group> </optionalFileGroups> </installStep> <installStep name="BodySlide Files"> <optionalFileGroups order="Explicit"> <group name="There are some BodySlide files for custom armors." type="SelectAny"> <plugins order="Explicit"> <plugin name="Caliente's Beautiful Bodies Edition"> <description><![CDATA[CBBE]]></description> <image path="fomod\pics\CBBE.jpg" /> <files> <folder source="03 - Bodyslide Files\CBBE" destination="" /> <folder source="03 - Bodyslide Files\CBBE Feet" destination="" /> </files> <typeDescriptor> <type name="Optional" /> </typeDescriptor> </plugin> <plugin name="DIMONIZED UNP female body"> <description><![CDATA[UNP]]></description> <image path="fomod\pics\UNP.jpg" /> <files> <folder source="03 - Bodyslide Files\UNP" destination="" /> <folder source="03 - Bodyslide Files\UNP Feet" destination="" /> </files> <typeDescriptor> <type name="Optional" /> </typeDescriptor> </plugin> </plugins> </group> </optionalFileGroups> </installStep> </installSteps> </config>

There is currently no official fix for the bound item crash to desktop bug, even though it has been reported to Bethesda hundreds of times. It doesn't only happen with swords, but with all bound wieldable items. It appears to be related to Active Effects, and will persist between saves. Starting a new game (ugh..) is one known workaround. I have had had success with the following steps: 1) Put all of your items in a safe container. 2) Write down the non-removable quest items still in your inventory. 3) Write down all active effects on your character (It should be accessible in Magic- Stuff like Werewolf disease resistance, Agent of Dibella, Nightingale buffs, etc.). You'll need them later. 4) Save. **DO NOT QUICKSAVE** Create a real save file. This will be your lifeline in case something was forgotten. 5) Open the console (Press the ` key) 6) Type in player.recycleactor, then ENTER. You'll know it worked if you're wearing armor suddenly. 7) Use the console command 'player.addspell' to restore all of the Active effects you lost. A list can be found here: http://www.skyrimsearch.com/magic.php 8) Use the console command 'player.additem' to regain any lost quest items. 9) Get all your items back from the safe container. 10) Get dressed! It's chilly in Skyrim. BRR.. 11) Save again. **DO NOT OVERWRITE THE PREVIOUS SAVE FILE** 12) Try casting bound sword. Exhale in relief as you don't CTD. :) Happy modding!