Nexus mods safe download

It also tells you when a newer version of a mod is available in Nexus. I haven't found any viruses from Nexus files, but like with any files you download from the internet you should be careful what you download and run.

Some mods may mess up your game if they're poorly done or badly conflict with other mods you install. Also once you have installed mods you shouldn't uninstall a lot of them unless you plan to start a new game. Some mods have specific safe uninstall instructions. I ran so many mods, that so many profiles got messed up, and others did not. Some mods have scripts, which means the moment you install a mod and save a game with that mod, you are stuck with that mod till the end.

Some exceptions of such mods, include how to stop the scripts in the console to safely uninstall the mod, again some. With that said, it is always a good idea to back up the profile before installing mods, so you can test the mod as you wish with no fear.

With that said, i ran over 90 mods on one profile, weapons, armor, texture and re-texture packs, immersion, weather, lighting, followers etc. There is no problem when running so many mods, just make sure that mods are compatible with other mods always read the description , and scripted mods that may require "special" procedure to uninstall just a console command.

But no, with over 1, hours in Skyrim, i have yet to face a virus. Skyrim Nexus is trustworthy and no issues from them at all. The only exception is Someone put a virus file inside exe file, and tells you to double click it. But normally data files from nexus, vgu, tesalliance, darkcreations, LL all work fine. Store Page. Global Achievements. I've already used some Workshop mods because I trust Steam lol but I just wanna know if there's any potential damage I might do to my game by using mods from a third party website?

And do I need to download anything special to use those mods? Showing 1 - 15 of 41 comments. Fox View Profile View Posts. Just as safe. I use Nexus all the time. Norpham View Profile View Posts. I use the Nexus only for my mods never had issues. You can download the mods manually and install or use the Nexus' 3-rd party program Nexus Mod Manager or NMM for short to do it all for you.

While you're at it google and download BOSS better oblivion sorting software though it works for skyrim as well as it moves your mods around for you to give the best compatability between mods. I use Nexus for all my mods Why do you think Nexus is dodgy? Zloth View Profile View Posts. Some of them are dodgey and yes, they are just as safe as Steam Workshop mods. I would scan em for viruses; there have been a couple instances of ppl uploading malware onto the Nexus; it is rare, but it has happened.

This is why I always download the mods manually, and then add them to the NMM. Mods are not plug and play, Steam Workshop does a great job of fooling you into thinking it is, Nexus is a reminder that it isn't. Nexus mods are often unable to be uploaded here due to file size or content type.

This doesn't mean they are better or worse. That said, many mods which are uploaded in both places have a catch. Nexus has some really neat mods, and I strongly suggest learning to use them. Wrye Bash lets you make a Bash Patch to overcome certain mod compatibility issues with leveled lists, and BOSS helps you sort your load order. No matter where you get your mods from, you have a little -WORK- to do, to ensure a smooth load order.

Take this character all the way to the end of the Helgen dungeon. Save your game. Make backups of BOTH saves. These are now your "Clean Saves". Start by loading mods into the game. Then, load your clean save. Make sure it works fine.