Oblivion Mod Manager installation

[WildCard82]

Okay, so let's get this out of the way, I'm completely new to this and I know practically nothing.

 

So I've downloaded OBMM and when I start the setup, it gets to the part where it tells me it's going to install to this specific folder, but no folder is selected.

When I go to pick a folder, it tells me that OBMM must be installed into Oblivion's installation directory. I have no idea how to access that or even what it's talking about. Could someone please clarify for me, or give me a step-by-step installation breakdown?

 

*Sorry I'm re-posting this in a different area. I need some serious help. The guy I normally ask has gone AWOL so I'm looking to you guys.

[Natvaesen88]

I have the same problem right now! My brain aches when I try to find out what to do! >_<

[Fonger]

1 - never install any game to any directory under the absolute domination of UAC

 

2 - get your game outside of any directory (sub)named Program

 

then you can install things like OBMM

[WildCard82]

1 - never install any game to any directory under the absolute domination of UAC

 

2 - get your game outside of any directory (sub)named Program

 

then you can install things like OBMM

 

Thanks but, I have no idea what you mean by the 'absolute edomination of UAC' and I can't make heads or tails of what you mean in #2. Sorry, I'm computer challenged.

[Shadowfen]

1 - never install any game to any directory under the absolute domination of UAC

 

2 - get your game outside of any directory (sub)named Program

 

then you can install things like OBMM

 

Thanks but, I have no idea what you mean by the 'absolute edomination of UAC' and I can't make heads or tails of what you mean in #2. Sorry, I'm computer challenged.

 

When you installed Oblivion, it asked if you wanted to install it in a directory named something like "C:\Program Files (x86)\Bethesda Softworks\Oblivion" and you said sure thing. When installing on Windows 7 or Windows Vista - that is a mistake. You must install Oblivion in some directory that does not include the name "Program Files" in it. Many people here recommend installing in "C:\Games\Oblivion" instead.

 

The reason for this is that Win7/Vista has a security "feature" called UAC which will protect you from your game (since Oblivion was made before Windows Vista/7 came out). It is the cause of numerous, frustratingly subtle problems and the easiest way to avoid those problems is to install Oblivion someplace that Windows is not tempted to "protect".

 

Now, the c:\Games\Oblivion (as per the suggestion above) would be the Oblivion installation directory that OBMM wants to install into.

[Grayl]

I really suggest NOT getting into modding if you don't even know where an installation directory is. Modding is very PC intensive, and takes quite experienced PC users to work out how to effectively mod. I've used PCs for 13 years, and it's taken me almost a full week to get my Oblivion install working correctly. Granted, I do install a lot of mods, but still.

 

When you install a game onto a PC, it goes into an install directory. These are usually found in your hard-drive. To get to your hard-drive, go into Computer and then onto Local Disk (usually named C:). From there, your games will normally install into the Program Files folder under the name of the company that publishes the game. In this case, Oblivion should be in the Bethesda Softworks folder within Program Files (I'm not 100% sure though, as I install all my games into a different, easier-to-access-directory). You need to install the mod manager into that directory.

 

UAC is User Account Control. That's the thing that pops up whenever you want to do ANYTHING on Vista/Windows 7, asking you to confirm that it is you that's doing it. Some programs/games don't work well with UAC enabled, so you'll probably have to disable it if it isn't already disabled. I have to give a disclaimer, though, as Microsoft suggests keeping it on. Though, I've never, EVER had a single problem from turning it off. All it does is ask you to confirm everything you do, which can get very annoying very quickly.

 

To turn UAC off, go to your Start Menu > Control Panel > User Accounts (or anything similar that has the word "User" in it). From there, click on User Accounts until you get to your User (it should have your name and a picture, or the name of the PC or something). Then click on "Change User Account Settings" and turn it off by sliding the bar to the bottom.

 

That's if you're on Windows Vista/7. If not, don't worry about UAC.

 

As I said earlier, you really shouldn't try to get into modding unless you know what you're doing. There are plenty of installation guides out there for modding, and you should only come to a forum as your LAST stop before giving in. If your PC guy is somewhere around, get him to explain what he's doing when he's working on your PC, and listen to him.

 

The up-shot is that you can end up playing a fantastic game. I barely made it to 10 hours on my first Oblivion play-through, but then I came back 3 years later and installed a load of mods. I ended up with a 100 hour game going, and I'm still back for more.

 

Anyway, I hope that helped.