Redeemed Life Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Can't seem to make this one work for me. I'm running on a completely fresh install, with only Harvest Flora and Container installed. I've got the vanilla game, and it's version 1.0.228. Have I done something wrong? I followed the instructions step by step, but the flora and containers don't change at all when I harvest/open them... Here's a shot of my OOM: http://moarpics.com/images/v13mjhr39m1kleqflois.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bben46 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 My first guess is you are using Vista.Quoted from the Oblivion Mods FAQ WIKI Vista UAC Problems Please note that Microsoft's new operating system (Vista), makes some security related changes that affect the use of the TES Construction Set. Specifically, any file that is located under the "C:\Program Files" directory is protected from being changed. If you have installed your Elder Scrolls game into the default directory, it will be affected by these security changes. The following is a list of how this affects the construction set and .ESP files: [snip - parts relating only to Construction set] [edit] Solutions to the Vista Problems Relating to mod users Alternate Install Directory If you install your Elder Scrolls game into any directory OTHER than the default, none of these problems occur. Thus, you can bypass the Vista security issues by installing the game onto another hard drive or into a new directory that is not located withing the "Program Files" root directory (such as "C:\Games"). Run as Admin Another way to fix it is to right-click the ".exe" file and click properties, then check "Run as administrator". Then click OK. Do this for both the "oblivion.exe" and "TESConstructionSet.exe", and any programs you are using that copies files to protected directories (such as WinRAR, 7z, or WinZip). Disable UAC Windows Vista users who are fairly confident in the security of their computers might also consider disabling UAC altogether. This will allow all programs writing privileges to the Program Files directory. Although this obviously creates a state of decreased security for your PC, it is a very helpful one-size-fits-all solution to a number of compatibility issues with the Vista OS. Of these, solution #1 is STRONGLY PREFERRED. Solutions 2 and 3 (running as admin and disabling UAC) remove important safety features of the OS. In constrast, installing Oblivion elsewhere resolves the problems with Oblivion without reducing your overall security. Wiki entry on installing Oblivion in Vista: http://cs.elderscrolls.com/constwiki/index.php/Windows_Vista If you can't, or just don't want to reinstall Oblivion, try this. Vista users may have to disable a security function known as UAC. If you have downloaded and installed, and the mod is appearing in your Data Files List, but not in your game check to see if UAC is turned on. If so. Look here for instructions on how to turn it off. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vis...-windows-vista/ Note that unless you opt to reinstall the game in a different location (option 1) when you start trying to make your own mods using the construction set, you will run into these problems again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redeemed Life Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Thanks so much for taking the time to write and paste all that out! Sadly (as with all my games) Oblivion is installed in 'C:\Games\" (Win95 Style), and the UAC and "Run as Administratior" has been disabled since the first day I installed Vista. Seeing the "You need to be an Administrator to run this" popups, and the problems it caused in gaming pissed me off beyond belief. I probably should have noted that my game was installed in a folder outside of 'Program Files' and that the UAC was disabled, sorry to put you through the trouble. Any other ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bben46 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Have you tried any other mods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redeemed Life Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Also, I went to the 'AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Bethesda Softworks\Oblivion' directory (which was actually just 'C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Oblivion' on my system) and checked to make sure the .esp wasn't created in there, and it wasn't. It's safely tucked away in my Data folder. Here's a screenshot of my Data folder (I've added a few mods): http://moarpics.com/images/t4sh6i1687ddna2w0fr.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redeemed Life Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Have you tried any other mods?Yep, I've also got the 'Skill Diary', '+5 All Attributes', and 'Short Grass' and they all work without an issue. Even though the UAC is off, I still marked all the executable in the Oblivion root folder as 'Run as Administrator.' I'll try that real quick to see if that fixes anything. Be back in five minutes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redeemed Life Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Damn, that didn't fix it. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bben46 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 You may need the latest patch or OBSE to run this. The write up I looked at didn't specify either, but many mods do need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redeemed Life Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 You may need the latest patch or OBSE to run this. The write up I looked at didn't specify either, but many mods do need them.I'll check out the patches page on http://www.elderscrolls.com, but could you refresh me on what OBSE is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redeemed Life Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Downloading and running the Oblivion_v1.2.0416English.exe patch right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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