Error when checking for updates

[GeminaLuna]

> Skyrim SE via Steam on Windows 11 - Vortex 1.13.7 <

Since about a week ago I've had issues checking for updates via Vortex.

While most of the mods a successfully checked, I get a handful that are unsuccessful with the following error:

connect ETIMEDOUT [ip address]

It seems to be random which mods it is, small mods, big mods, popular mods lesser known mods - and they're are not inactive on nexus.

It's not my internet and it's not a hardware problem. I suspect it could be related to the recent big win 11 update, because I got that about a week ago.

[ChemBoy1]

This is an issue with the connection between Vortex and the Nexus Mods site. It could be a service interruption on the site, or in your internet. Could be caused by a VPN, slow DNS, etc. 

[GeminaLuna]

16 hours ago, ChemBoy1 said:

This is an issue with the connection between Vortex and the Nexus Mods site. It could be a service interruption on the site, or in your internet. Could be caused by a VPN, slow DNS, etc. 

Thanks. I don't use VPN and my internet is working as usual. I have a stable connection by all means. I just reinstalled Vortex with no effect. Maybe I just have to accept that I will never be able to check my mods for updates again

[GeminaLuna]

I was able to get a more specific error by checking for updates on a single mod.

Turns out Vortex thinks it has something to do with my firewall. So I added Vortex to my allowed list in the firewall - no effect. Then I tried to turn off the firewall while checking for updates. No effect.

Also - I am able to check all mods successfully by doing it individually. Then suddenly I get an error. Then if I check that same mod again, I do not get the error.

My internet connection is STABLE. Via cable. I have 200gbit and I'm the only one using it right now..

Edited January 24 by GeminaLuna

[ChemBoy1]

Do you know how to clear your DNS Cache in Windows? That's the only other thing that comes to mind off the top of my head 

 

To clear the DNS cache on a Windows operating system, follow these steps:

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator: Click the Start button, type “cmd” in the search bar, right-click on “Command Prompt”, and select “Run as administrator”.

2. Flush DNS Cache: In the Command Prompt window, type ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter. This command clears the DNS Resolver Cache.

3. Confirmation Message: If the process is successful, a message will appear confirming that the DNS Resolver Cache has been successfully flushed.

[GeminaLuna]

On 1/25/2025 at 12:50 AM, ChemBoy1 said:

Do you know how to clear your DNS Cache in Windows? That's the only other thing that comes to mind off the top of my head 

 

To clear the DNS cache on a Windows operating system, follow these steps:

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator: Click the Start button, type “cmd” in the search bar, right-click on “Command Prompt”, and select “Run as administrator”.

2. Flush DNS Cache: In the Command Prompt window, type ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter. This command clears the DNS Resolver Cache.

3. Confirmation Message: If the process is successful, a message will appear confirming that the DNS Resolver Cache has been successfully flushed.

Thank you. I tried that, but it didn't help either.

[rubenmaverick]

I have the same problem, Vortex does not download anything

[shiney1974]

Same problem but only when updating. I can download the mods fine but the updating fails for certain mods. The error message says that  I am not logged into Nexusmods, although I definitely am logged in at the time.  Any further help is appreciated.  Thanks!