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FIX: Nexus Mod Manager is not set up to work with Skyrim
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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TheNexus Mod Manager(NMM), as the name suggests, is asoftwarethat allows you to effectively manage your Nexus game mods from a user-friendly hub.
A large number of users have reported encountering the errorNexus mod manager is not set up to work with Skyrim.This issue can cause a lot of frustration, especially for die-hard fans of the game series.
Here is what one user had to say about this issue on theNexus Mods forum:
I want to strangle someone because the error message Nexus Mod Manager is not set up to work with Skyrim. If Skyrim is installed, rescan for installedgamesfrom the changegamestoolbar item. keeps popping up whenever I try to download a mod from Nexus with the Mod Manager. Whenever I try to download mods the damned error keeps popping up. Please help.
This issue seems to have appeared on a variety of system configurations, so a problem with the capability of yourPCis out of the question. That being said, we took the time to find the most probable causes, and the best methods to apply in this case.
Read on to find out more details.
What can I do if the Nexus Mod Manager doesn’t work with Skyrim?
1. Rescan for installed games
2. Make sure you’re using the right mods for your version of Skyrim
Even though it might seem to be an obvious step, some users have simply solved their problem by using the appropriate mods for the version of Skyrim they have installed.
If you installed the older version of thegame, download the mods fromthis Skyrim webpage.
In case you are using the newer version of thegame, try downloading the mods you want from the officialSkyrim Special Edition webpage.
Note:SkyrimandSkyrim Legendary Editionare the samegame, while the latter comes bundled with all three DLC’s available for the classic release.
3.Remove the Nexus Mod Manager user configurations
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4. Make sure your firewall is not blocking Nexus Mod Manager
If you can’t access theWindows Firewallsettings, it means you don’t have administrator rights. To find out how you can enable your Administrator account, have a look at thissimple guide.
5. Reinstall the Nexus Mod Manager
6. Use the Vortex app to manage your Nexus game mods
In today’s guide, we had a look at the most efficient methods to try out if you see theNexus Mod Manager is not set up to work with Skyrimerror message.
Don’t hesitate to share your experience with us, and also give us any suggestions as to how you managed to solve this problem.
To contact us, you can simply use the comment section found below this article.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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