stebbinsd Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I just bought a new computer that I think should be able to play Skyrim. According to the tracking number from the Post Office, it's "out for delivery" as we speak. It's supposed to have Windows 7 installed on it. I remember using this computer (that is ... the old computer I'm using right now, hopefully for the last time) had Vista installed on it. When I played Oblivion, I had to install it in a different folder than the default "program files," because if I didn't, then none of the mods I downloaded (as opposed to ... mods I made myself) would work. Does this problem carry over to Windows 7? If I install Skyrim (which I already have; due to a delay in shipment, the computer arrived much later than the game did) in the default "program files" folder, will it still let me use mods I download, instead of make make myself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted5770650User Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 It will work better to install it outside the of the program files folder. I know many people do not like the idea of turning UAC off, but as UAC is the problem with Program Files installs the only workaround short of reinstalling the game to a new folder is to turn off UAC. So far every version of Windows after Vista, and including Vista has UAC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bben46 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Yes, the UAC problem does carry over. :rolleyes: The first thing a legal version of Skyrim will do is to have you install Steam. I recommend NOT allowing Steam to install to the default location. Instead, install it to another location. I use C:\Games\Steam. This keeps steam, and any games installed through steam out of the Microsoft Program files where the UAC will sometimes try to block you from doing things you want to do. Then allow steam to update your disk version when you install - or else your game WILL be unpatched and WILL have problems with many mods. If you already have steam, it will use the already existing steam installation path to install the game and update it automatically. If your Steam is already in the program files folder - steam actually allows you to move it easily - and without having to reinstall your games. :thumbsup:https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?p_faqid=231 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stebbinsd Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 On 2/12/2015 at 2:45 PM, bben46 said: Then allow steam to update your disk version when you install - or else your game WILL be unpatched and WILL have problems with many mods.But I have the legendary edition! I thought that meant it was supposed to have all the patches already installed on the disk itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bben46 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 You still need Steam. The legal legendary version has all of the DLCs, NOT all of the steam patches.We do not support any non steam version of Skyrim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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