Problem with mod downloads

[PhDarkness]

When I try to open a mod that I downloaded from the nexus it always shows me an error saying that the file has an unkown format or the file is damaged.

 

This problem only happens when I download mods from the nexus because when I do it using other download site(If available) it downloads and opens normally. I have tried downloading over and over and over again, but still doesn't work, this has happened with three different files and all of them show this error.

 

Is this an error from my PC/internet connection or is it something related to the page that can be fixed?

[WastelandAssassin]

do you download mods using a mod manager or manually?

you should have a program for archives already (at least I think you should have Winzip or Winrar already) , but if you don't you should get one (7z or one of the others I mentioned)

if you can open the archive but it gives an error message (corrupt archive or unexpected end , something like this) it's probably because your download failed and was incomplete

 

if you suspect it's a problem with a specific mod , please provide a link so that we could test it (though I really doubt it , I suspect the problem is on your end)