Monostatos Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 HelloI've bought Skyrim from Steam. I've tried to install one mod (the HD maps with roads) without success. Does anyone know if it is possible to use mods with the Steam version of the game? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderdToastMan Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Yes Update steam and make sure you have it installed outside of program files x86 and are on an administrator profile. Download 7-zip 9.20 from wherever you want. (its free) They have it here on the nexus. Install the NMM from here: http://www.thenexusforums.com/index.php?/topic/461759-nmm-release-notes-01218/ If you download a mesh or texture replacer, you have the option to let the manager install it, but its best to learn first how to do it manually. When you download a mod, there is a large chance you will have to use 7-zip to unpack it. Simply right click on the file and choose to unpack here. After you do that, take the texture file (and meshes, and esp if the mod uses them) and place the folder in its entirety inside the data folder which can be found inside your skyrim folder. Make sure the folder you place inside the data folder is named textures or meshes. If the folder you drop in there says something else, manually go in and remove the mesh and texture folders from within and drop them loosely inside the data folder. If the mod uses an esp file, upon loading the mod manager, you will see it on the list and in need of being checked off. Check it off. Make sure it is below your skyrim esm. If you placed a texture replacer mod in your data folder you will need to click the wrench and screwdriver logo and reset archive invalidation on the mod manager. You must do this each time you install a new texture or mesh replacer. Then start the game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runicNomad Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 they definitely work with steam version. steam version is no different than any of the legit versions.make sure you have in docs>mygames>skyrim (skyrimprefs.ini)[Launcher]bEnableFileSelection=1 an essential line for using mods.if you are talking about the mod high quality maps with roads make sure also you do not have any of the mentioned ini changes in your skyrim.ini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoganOleary Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 (edited) My own question, on the same topic. I bought Skyrim and of course have to use Steam to run it. I DL'd a mod but can't find were 'data' is to dump the folders into. I found Skyrim in my Games but the only folder I see when I open the mane is 'Saves' any help were I find Data? Edit I think I found it now, in my Curse folder...odd Edited January 2, 2012 by LoganOleary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderdToastMan Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 My own question, on the same topic. I bought Skyrim and of course have to use Steam to run it. I DL'd a mod but can't find were 'data' is to dump the folders into. I found Skyrim in my Games but the only folder I see when I open the mane is 'Saves' any help were I find Data? Default is : Programfilesx86/steam/steamapps/common/skyrim/data If its not there, if you installed steam elswhere and cant find it, i can help you track it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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