Mods absolutely refuse to load.

[Trenton6754]

Ok I just started getting in to modding my games, oblivion being one of many. On the contrary Im pretty tech savvy, I run on vista.

 

Before you read. I run on vista and have UAC Disabled! And don't have any kind of secruity running when I do try to play the game. So I tried downloading TES like it says I should.

So I tried downloaded OBMM and tried changing the order. I've even reinstalled Oblivion numerous times, even in different thing than C:\Program Files\.

 

So right now you can tell I'm really freakin furious. I tried every freakin thing possible and nothings worked. Can I get some help, please :(.

[bben46]

Try asking again, your rant is a little incoherent - probably has something to do with posting while frustrated. A common problem :wallbash:

 

I see you tried to download TES - which is an abbreviation for 'The Elder Scrolls' and can be at least two dozen files, mods and utilities. And, what or who says you should download TES and why?

 

Do you mean you tried to download and install a mod? if so what mod and what was the problem?

Would not download? Would not extract (unzip)? would not install? would not show up? Other?

 

I have a set of help files for people who are not computer geeks and are new to mods. They include downloading, extracting (unzipping) installing and activating mods. I have included a simple mod to practice on and instructions for installing and using 7-zip. If you are interested, click on the highlighted link below to be taken to the site where they are kept. I recommend starting with #1 and working your way through them.

 

http://s1.zetaboards.com/TheStormRavenLibrary/forum/256092/

 

Even if you are a super geek, a little refresher will not hurt. :thumbsup:

[Trenton6754]

TES construction set I meant. And I tried everything on that post nothings worked. I check the data file and nothing happens when i start up the game.

[bben46]

The construction set is not a part of the game. The construction set is used outside of the game to create new mods. It is not needed to play them.

 

BTW it is usually abbreviated CS.

 

If you want to play existing mods, you do not need the CS.

 

I think you are saying you tried the test dagger mod and it didn't work. Did the mpd appear in your data list? and if it did, did you check it?

The usual reason for a mod to not appear in the game after being checked in the data list is Vista UAC.

 

 

Vista Problems

 

You MUST be signed on as an Administrator to do any of this.

 

If you have downloaded and installed a mod, and the mod is appearing in your Data Files List, but not in your game And you are running Vista, you have run into a security feature of Vista called User Account Control. Or more simply, UAC.

 

Quoted from the Oblivion Mods FAQ WIKI

 

Alternate Install Directory

If you install your Elder Scrolls game into any directory OTHER than the default, none of these problems occur. Thus, you can bypass the Vista security issues by installing the game onto another hard drive or into a new directory that is not located within the "Program Files" root directory (such as "C:\Games").

 

Run as Admin

Another way to fix it is to right-click the ".exe" file and click properties, then check "Run as administrator". Then click OK. Do this for both the "oblivion.exe" and TESConstructionSet.exe", and any programs you are using that copies files to protected directories (such as WinRAR, 7z, or WinZip).

 

Disable UAC

Windows Vista users who are fairly confident in the security of their computers might also consider disabling UAC altogether. This will allow all programs writing privileges to the Program Files directory. Although this obviously creates a state of decreased security for your PC, it is a very helpful one-size-fits-all solution to a number of compatibility issues with the Vista OS.

 

Look here for instructions on how to turn UAC off. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vis...-windows-vista/

 

Of these, solution #1 is STRONGLY PREFERRED. Solutions 2 and 3 (running as admin and disabling UAC) remove important safety features of the OS. In contrast, installing Oblivion elsewhere resolves the problems with Oblivion without reducing your overall security.

Wiki entry on installing Oblivion in Vista: http://cs.elderscrolls.com/constwiki/index.php/Windows_Vista

 

Note that unless you opt to reinstall the game in a different location (option 1) when you start trying to make your own mods using the construction set, you will run into these problems again.