Deleting old mods?

[zany chimp]

Is there a way to delete all mod files (meshes, textures, etc.) that aren't currently associated with currently active mods, other than manually hunting down each file? I still have plenty of space on my computer, but I'm trying to keep things organized. Any input will be much appreciated.

[micalov]

as long as its not a replacer mod and uses an ESP try tes4files. http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=8489

[Balakirev]

You could install mods using Wrye Bash's BAIN system. This tracks all the mod parts, and when you uninstall, removes everything specific to a given mod. Can't say I've ever used it, though others swear by it.

[SavageArtistry]

My method is to keep a backup of each file I download, then if I need to uninstall something I can just check that file to see what folders/meshes/textures to delete.

 

The reason I like to do it manually is because sometimes mods overwrite parts of other mods (texture replacers are a good example of this) and if you use a program to remove mods (like Oblivion Mod Manager) you may end up deleting something you would like to keep.

[zany chimp]

Thanks for the replies... I'll try tes4files... but I'd like to figure out how to use wrye bash, as it sounds like a good tool... but I honestly don't know what it does exactly, and I'm afraid i'm going to break something.

[LordChenzi]

if i were you i would keep a backup of both the original and the mod files that way if you do make an eventual screw-up you can undo it by deleting everything in Oblivion/data and then put the originals back. my example of how i keep all my oblivion things i will show you a folder list

eep

 

All Things Alphabetized/O's/Oblivion Extras/

 

now after that you would search in either of these folders

 

Oblivion Patches, Oblivion Mods, or Oblivion Backup Data

 

 

thats how i do it =D

 

Note: since im not you just organize it to the best of your comfort and knowledge.