I downloaded Skyrim from Steam, and I have a few mods from the Steam Workshop.
I decided to start using the Nexus Mod Manager (0.46.0) only to find that when it scanned my games it showed the error message:
Unable to get write permissions for: C:GamesNexus Mod ManagerSkyrimInstall Info Enya albums and songs.
I believe that I moved the file to the appropriate folder, etc. I'm sorry for being somewhat vague, but I am not computer savvy.
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I ran into this problem today, and I've come up with a few solutions. The root cause is that the default folder that Nexus Mod Manager wants to install into is not typically writable by normal users. They want you to install into a subfolder of C:, and if you don't have administrator rights, chances are you can't create the 'Games' folder you need (C:Games).
You've got a few options:
Run the program as administrator. This way, it will have permissions to write to the root of C:, and then you can create the files/folders there. Just right click, and choose the 'Run as Administrator' option.
Get write permission on C:Games. You can do this if you have administrator rights by:
- Open your C: in Windows Explorer
- If the 'Games' folder does not exist, right click, choose 'New Folder' and name it 'Games'
- Right click on the 'Games' folder, and choose 'Properties'
- Click the 'Security' tab
- Click the 'Edit' button
- Click the 'Add' button
- Type your login name (if you log in as 'bobsmith' then you'd type 'bobsmith' here)
- Click 'Check Names' and if the name becomes underlined, you did it right! Click OK. If not, double check your login name from step 7.
- On the bottom half of the 'Permissions' dialog, click 'Full Control' for the user you just added.
- Click OK to dismiss this dialog, and then click OK on the properties dialog.
Now you can write to C:Games, which ought to make NMM happy.
Put your Nexus Mod Manager files somewhere else. If you install to some subdirectory of your home directory, you won't have to worry about permissions and so forth. When the Mod Manager asks you where you want to save the mod files, pick someplace under C:Users(your user name) or C:Documents and Settings(your user name), depending on the version of Windows you're using. You could potentially put this in your Documents folder, but I have 'projects' folder I created in my home directory, which works well for me.
You do not want to set these directories to something under C:Program Files or in the Steam folder, etc. This is a Bad Idea.
If you've already selected the default mod directories, you won't be asked if you want to change them when you get this error. If that's the case, you can edit or delete the config file so that you can pick a new directory.
The config file for Nexus Mod Manager is stored in %LOCALAPPDATA%Black_Tree_Gaming - you can copy and paste this into the address bar of Windows Explorer to go there, or paste it into the 'Run' or 'Search' dialog on the Start menu. Alternatively, from your user's home directory, look for 'AppData' and then 'Local' and then 'Black_Tree_Gaming'
The name of the directories in this folder depend on your version of NMM, but the file you're looking for is user.config. You can delete this file, but you'll lose any other NMM settings (including the location of any games that were scanned previously). You can also edit it with a text editor.
Look for a block that looks like:
The directories here are the ones you'd want to change to some folder you can write to.
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Check to see if your user account is listed and has full writing access and check if you are the owner.
There is a detailed explanation of how to do this located here.
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Run the NMM as an Administrator. This will fix your problem.
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I would never run any code/program as administrator (and I would disable UAC)
just to overcome a permissions error such as:
This would also be just like running code as root on linux/mac
The correct remedy for this would be to grant yourself write permissions to 'Games' and all sub-folders (including files) -- also you would want to take ownership of the folders.
The reason why it is a bad idea to run a program as an administrator is
because the program (and any dll/library that gets loaded) will have elevated privileges.
because the program (and any dll/library that gets loaded) will have elevated privileges.
While in most cases that won't be an issue, but if someone has modified a dll/library with malicious intent -- then what ever code the library contains will run with elevated privileges [on windows UAC is not adequate enough to prevent it, since it won't catch code loaded from a library].
PS: UAC is designed to make it convenient to execute code with elevated privileges (even if your are not an administrator).This is another attack vector that malicious entities can use to get code to execute on your system (without being an administrator).
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Okay I'm out of ideas on how to fix my problem. I am experienced in how to use Mod Organizer and have modded Skyrim, Fallout ect.. for a long time and have not encountered a problem I could not troubleshoot.
That said for a long time I have had the error in the top left of MO (not logged in to nexus). I tried fixing it before but I have been able to download mods through the nexus mod links anyway. MO would pop up with a not logged in message, after I tried downloading a mod a second time it would allow me to download it into MO download directory, until recently. It has now stopped working and I can't download anything. I get the 'login failed, try again message' . I also get 'failed to request file info from nexus bla bla bla :server replied: temporarily unavailable. This is across all my MO profiles, not just Skyrim.
I know this is a password issue but can't fix it
I have tried
- Making sure password and username under MO nexus tab is set properly (Its correct for sure. Can login onto nexus.com just fine.)
- Have changed password of both Nexus site and MO accordingly (didn't help)
- Associate with 'download with manager' links in MO has been selected
- Have followed Forum in Step titled ' Google Chrome Can't Download from Skyrim Nexus using MO' Link https://forum.step-p..nexus-using-mo/ . None of the solutions fixed my problem, Firefox pointing toward NXM handler didn't work either.
- I have Nexus Mod Manager updated to latest version (0 .63 .4). MO does not recognize this. I typed version number in manually under workarounds in MO. It did Nada
- I have right clicked left field of MO to check all mods for updates, hoping it would refresh MO to login to nexus. It didn't work gave me login failed error.
- I click MO globe to see if that works. It brought me straight to Skyrim Nexus, logged in as well
- Checked NXM handler and Skyrim is pointed to MO for skyrim and registered active.
- I have not reinstalled MO for any of my games because I have many mods installed. I doubt it would fix the issue anyway.
I'm stumped I need help from anyone willing. Maybe I have not tried something that the community can point out. Thank you
Bethesda has re-released Skyrim for every electronic device in living history, including the trusty microwave. As for the Special Edition on PC, many wondered why the company even bothered since graphics are only marginally better, but what makes this latest version so good is the addition of 64-bit support. This unlocks the full potential of Skyrim and its modding community, enabling for a more stable experience. We'll show you how to install mods and completely change Skyrim.
Products used in this guide
- Buy Elder Scrolls for Steam: Skyrim Special Edition ($40 at GMG)
- Managing your favorite mods: Vortex (Free at Nexus Mods)
How to install mods for Skyrim Special Edition
In this guide, we'll be using Vortex (previously called Nexus Mod Manager), which is universally recommended to keep things organized and to make installing larger packages an absolute breeze. Nexus is a dedicated platform for modders to release and update their mods for various titles, including Skyrim Special Edition. As well as publishing their content, Nexus also enables for discussion, feedback, support, and more. The website is fairly easy to navigate with most mods correctly categorized for convenient filtering.
Installing Vortex
- Register an account on the Nexus website.
- Download Vortex (Nexus Mod Manager).
- Install and then run Vortex.
- Confirm the location of Skyrim Special Edition.
- Select Skyrim Special Edition.
- Hit OK.
- Choose where you wish to store downloaded mods (default drive is the one with Skyrim SE installed).
- Hit OK if an alert window shows.
We need to run Skyrim SE to the main menu before activating mods, so give the game a boot to initial menu and then quit. This will create the much-needed .ini file for editing and will ensure we don't run into issues with mods not working correctly at a later date.
Installing Mods
Now it's time to select and install some mods. We rounded up some of our favorite Skyrim mods to get you started.
- Search for mods on the Nexus website.
- Carefully read through the description of each mod.
- Choose the Files tab.
- Select 'Download with Manager' on the correct file(s) you need for the mod.
- Wait for the mods to download in Vortex.
- Select a mod you wish to install and choose 'Install'.
Once you have a few mods downloaded you may notice the load order start to populate. This list is important because some mods and files need to be loaded by the game in a specific order. Mod authors generally offer information in mod descriptions on the Nexus should their files require to be configured in a set order, and there are even tools available like LOOT that can check to see if there are any problems with your setup.
Modders create and release extra content for fun and for the love of scripting, but leaving an endorsement or even a donation can provide much-needed feedback, especially if you've enjoyed hours of entertainment because of said mod(s). Leaving a few dollars can really make their day, but do consider at least leaving a comment and endorsing their work. Skyrim wouldn't be the same without its excellent modding community.
What you'll need to mod Skyrim
You're going to need a copy of Skyrim Special Edition.
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Skyrim has been around for nearly a decade, which is hard to believe for some who have poured thousands of hours playing as a character in the Nord world. Playing on PC allows you to install numerous mods to further enhance the experience and allow you to continue playing way beyond completing the main questline.
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