

The program has an in-built update check (and button to check manually). Especially versions before 0.12.11 will tend to crash a lot and is thus not recommended. If you have downloaded this program earlier - make sure that it is it up to date. Step1: Download Nexus mod manager using the following link:


The writer of this guide is not part of the development team - nor affiliated with the mod manager author or (check the linked download page if you want to check the official information available). Since version 0.12.11 I feel this tool is now a better option for most users to install mods as the program is now reasonably stable for the most part. It also lets you easily keep track of what mods are installed and active at any given moment, so that your installation does not become messy (and potentially buggy) from an accumulation of half-installed mods and such. Nexus Mod Manager (NMM) is a tool that automates the installation of mods to Skyrim (and some other Bethesda games) - thus making the process a lot less intimidating for non-technical users.
