Esp don't work at all?

[Sann2]

So after downloading and installing mods with NMM, I then check them in the plug-ins. Launch the game and the mods don't work. I've noticed this with all esp mods I've tried.

[Bicolor]

Other than .esp works fine?

 

i think most .esp ,you have to install manually, see deskription on mod.

[gurgelstock]

Try adding bEnableFileSelection=1 to your skyrimprefs.ini

[Sann2]

Try adding bEnableFileSelection=1 to your skyrimprefs.ini

 

Didn't do much =/

Add it into the notepad right?

[MShoap13]

Try adding bEnableFileSelection=1 to your skyrimprefs.ini

 

This only allows the "Data Files" section of the launcher to be clickable. It has nothing to do with activated .esp plugins failing to work.

 

The first thing you can try is locating the \Skyrim\ folder at C:\Documents and Settings\(User Name)\Local Settings\Application Data\ on XP or C:\Users\(User Name)\AppData\Local\ on Vista/7 and making it writable by unckecking the "read only" tick box under it's properties. If it asks if you'd like to apply this change to all files and folders under the directory choose yes. Within this folder are two .txt documents that tell Skyrim what plugins and DLC you have installed.

 

If that doesn't help my next step would be to rule out Windows UAC as the source of your problem.

 

If you're on Vista/7, Steam (and therefore Skyrim) is installed in the default (C:\Program Files) location, and you're having problems with replacers or simply mods (plugins) not working at all, even though you've activated them in NMM, or mods refusing to deactivate, even though all of their files have been removed, then you most likely have a UAC problem. It is possible to turn off UAC though it's not recommended for the vast majority of Windows users. To get around UAC without turning it completely off you'll need to move Steam to a location UAC does not affect (C:\Games\ is a commonly used location). This will most likely break any 3rd party utilities such as NMM as it will leave old registry keys behind that point to the location you originally installed Skyrim in. If you come across this issue, you'll have to uninstall Skyrim, clean the old registry keys, reboot, then reinstall Skyrim. I personally recommend using Revo Uninstaller as if you uninstall Skyrim through it, it will automatically scan for and ask if you'd like to delete old registry keys. If you're interested in keeping your old mods, config files, and/or saved games, tips found in Bben's Oblivion Reinstall Procedure work for Skyrim as well.