Fallout 4: How to Install Mods Manually

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  • @nickdelc3954
    @nickdelc3954 8 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    Really appreciate the walk through, couldn't figure out what I was missing and I was having issues with the Mod Manager. Great step by step!! Thanks man!

  • @toytasticfun7077
    @toytasticfun7077 8 ปีที่แล้ว +583

    I miss using the steam workshop to get them dank mods

    • @matt-san1711
      @matt-san1711 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      we all miss

    • @classclown1024
      @classclown1024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      C R E A T I O N C L U B
      Bethesda’s monetization of content they didn’t even make is absolutely toxic.

    • @sheaross3124
      @sheaross3124 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wait somebody update me I've been offline for way too long😅 what the hell is going on

  • @lemonweeb2954
    @lemonweeb2954 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Instructions unclear, my PC blew up and now my neighborhood is suffering from a nuclear winter

    • @Padiiie
      @Padiiie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      lmao

  • @jacknicastro585
    @jacknicastro585 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Thanks so much for this explanation! I managed to get all my currently installed Nexus mods working properly just by augmenting the files as you said.

  • @mermaidgirl0075
    @mermaidgirl0075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    for the past year i knew how to download mods using the mod manager but i never knew how to do it manually, i'll try this because its simple and straight to the point :)

    • @pricelessppp
      @pricelessppp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also great for installing mod updates!

  • @MrSoccerface
    @MrSoccerface 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The folders I downloaded are not named "Strings", instead, I have 2 folders named "Fomod" and "Modfiles", I dragged them into data folder and went into game, no change in dialogue, still short versions

  • @chesh05
    @chesh05 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Note to self: Relevant part starts @3:07

  • @ajmsgaming7978
    @ajmsgaming7978 8 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    There aren't any "strings" file when I open it with WinRAR...

    • @riecheur6088
      @riecheur6088 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I typically use 7ZIP, and I don't believe I've found myself with the same issue, Hope this Helps.

    • @GAZAMAN93X
      @GAZAMAN93X 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@riecheur6088 how to use 7zip?

  • @P4INKiller
    @P4INKiller 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You don't need a backup, you can have steam redownload files that have been modified.

    • @jemlesvideo
      @jemlesvideo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      IGN are maniacs ! A backup of a 25gb game on the main hard drive ! Who on earth have enough space to simply have Fallout 4 installed on main drive anyway ???

    • @rencecs6720
      @rencecs6720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jemlesvideo Them probably,I bet they have about 10TB of space in their hard drives lol

    • @yezzuh39
      @yezzuh39 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      how might one do that..

    • @Syrian-guy
      @Syrian-guy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jemlesvideo
      All of my games installed in the main SSD drive what's the problem?

  • @glitch4050
    @glitch4050 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Finally, after all listening to other channels this is more understandable

  • @eddierios831
    @eddierios831 9 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    We're can I find the English version of this video?

    • @dukenukem4343
      @dukenukem4343 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +eddierios831 It is in English.

    • @mitchellkelly241
      @mitchellkelly241 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      +Delta Drakon you don't say :D

    • @Mike-uv8sy
      @Mike-uv8sy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      +Tenpenny

    • @federalchip2345
      @federalchip2345 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Omg i'm i the only one who got the joke XD

    • @ssj8360
      @ssj8360 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@dukenukem4343 R/WOOOSH

  • @DragonbornAtDawn
    @DragonbornAtDawn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you please help?
    Mine didn't have [launcher]-

  • @pablo4740
    @pablo4740 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    IGN, helping modders since 2001.

  • @spitzkopf2196
    @spitzkopf2196 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I couldn't find [Launcher] on Fallout4Prefs.ini

  • @nellwacker3529
    @nellwacker3529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    the adding text to strings....where do i find the "Modding enable" text you just had on your screen ? please help

  • @TheMisterTyp
    @TheMisterTyp 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    i dont have fallout4.ini in my folder - is there a way to get it?

    • @jakiseitz
      @jakiseitz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i have the same issue

  • @T3nMiDGET5711
    @T3nMiDGET5711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I don’t want to make other people go through unnecessary suffering I always make sure my Mods can be installed with Vortex mod manager

    • @leamael00
      @leamael00 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vortex isn't always an option - on Linux, for instance.

    • @oceanbytez847
      @oceanbytez847 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm trying to get mods that will not allow me to download the mod manager version of the file.

  • @oceanbytez847
    @oceanbytez847 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This needs a refresh. fallout installed via steam with all DLC's has had a lot of changes. some of the files have been renamed or are altered internally. also app data didn't have a plugin file at all.

    • @titanderp
      @titanderp ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah same no plugin file for me

  • @bananataco1235
    @bananataco1235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wait wait so where did the notepad below come from?

    • @user382.0
      @user382.0 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same question

  • @mastafull
    @mastafull ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Helpful and to the point, thank you!

  • @cappuccinosnephew1382
    @cappuccinosnephew1382 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How do you get the fallout4moddingenabled.txt ?

  • @CaptainPeenNoPants
    @CaptainPeenNoPants 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    where the hell do you find the FO4 modding enabled txt.ini wtf something that should be in the video but just pops up with no indication of where you found it...

    • @swagmaster9eleven
      @swagmaster9eleven 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's in Documents/My Games/Fallout4.
      Open up that folder, and if you need to, look at the properties of the .ini files and make sure it's not on "View Only"

  • @OriannaHewitt
    @OriannaHewitt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1:23 so exactly where did you get that window on the bottom right side of the scree from

    • @mrniceguy9296
      @mrniceguy9296 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You don't need to because it's in the description.

    • @wayneholloway7464
      @wayneholloway7464 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrniceguy9296 where???

    • @imabrahamdc2464
      @imabrahamdc2464 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wayneholloway7464 The video's description genius.

  • @TVfridge23
    @TVfridge23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    4:18 How to make Shaun into a DeathClaw

  • @Mark-zw6xx
    @Mark-zw6xx 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I dont have Laucher in the folder ( i have fallout on steam (yes i buy it))

  • @justinm4497
    @justinm4497 8 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    guys for crying out loud.... i just started fallout 4 and you show me my son is a deathclaw.....

  • @gtabro1337
    @gtabro1337 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    How do I install the "non-shallow RPG" mod?

    • @dukenukem4343
      @dukenukem4343 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      +gtabro1337 Install new vegas.

    • @gtabro1337
      @gtabro1337 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Delta Drakon Too late, already beaten it a few times...

  • @ShivanshSladeCJ
    @ShivanshSladeCJ 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    dont have plugin file in the specified hidden folder please help

  • @SuperSupermanX1999
    @SuperSupermanX1999 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wait what?? You said "copy and past the text from below" but where did that text come from? you never showed us how to get that text in the first place

    • @wayneholloway7464
      @wayneholloway7464 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      im also confused i see this comment was from 4 years ago have u figured it out since then? anyway you can help me out please? would be greatly appreciated

    • @Necrom6
      @Necrom6 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wayneholloway7464 the description lol

  • @TF2Gamer250
    @TF2Gamer250 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There was just no Launcher section in the files at all
    Update: was just doing what the video said, downloaded my mod and now steam has just gone from my documents, just vanished. thanks.

  • @denevanjohn8808
    @denevanjohn8808 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey, my mods doesn't appear in plugin.ini .. should i modified that ini.file?

  • @genericmeme-tz3pq
    @genericmeme-tz3pq 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    cant find the fallout 4 for back up not where he said any help

  • @Rattustattus
    @Rattustattus 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    plugins.txt isn't there please help

  • @DoNotPirateNoPiracy
    @DoNotPirateNoPiracy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I changed Fallout4Prefs.ini file below the section marked [Launcher]:
    bEnableFileSelection=1
    And line in Fallout4Custom.ini:
    [Archive]
    bInvalidateOlderFiles=1
    sResourceDataDirsFinal=
    now land disappears
    Is that the wrong way to do it?

  • @froggyinthelake8540
    @froggyinthelake8540 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    okay, so I got back up the game files

  • @mermaidgirl0075
    @mermaidgirl0075 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Help I’ve started this walkthrough but I don’t understand it I’ve only just turned my dads face from a no to a yes I’ve just downloaded fallout 4 and I’m worried I will break the game or the computer and I’ve only had fallout 4 for only 3 DAYS
    Plus why can’t you just download a mod and put it in the mods folder and I probably don’t understand this because I’ve just turned 12 3 months ago and I can’t do it

  • @legendary2150
    @legendary2150 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best and shortest video on YT

  • @TheCatFather45
    @TheCatFather45 9 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Get Nexus Mod Manager and apply mods that way. It's a lot easier

    • @vidgrod695
      @vidgrod695 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Taylor Cassell you have to do this first, doing this will allow you to install mods for the nexus mod manager

    • @vidgrod695
      @vidgrod695 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +vidgrod poo well the first half of the video anyway just the notepad stuff

    • @TheCatFather45
      @TheCatFather45 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +vidgrod poo true. Using nexus mod manager is a breeze after applying the changes to the notepad

    • @Ionic0
      @Ionic0 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Taylor Cassell i dont think it supports fallout 4 yet

    • @rioplats
      @rioplats 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +ionic0 They added support a few days ago. Works like a charm :P

  • @Mast3rLudwig
    @Mast3rLudwig 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It just says for me " Batch file could not be opened/found".. Please help!

  • @SilverCinder1
    @SilverCinder1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is that modding enabled.ini file? I don't have that.

  • @jaronmartin5758
    @jaronmartin5758 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dont even think about installing these mods windows changes all the time and these mods do not keep up with it.

  • @starstreakalex7372
    @starstreakalex7372 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    thanks, really quick and simple

  • @TheBorous
    @TheBorous 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my fallout4prefs.ini file looks completley different! please help!

  • @megloen2995
    @megloen2995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't have the fallout ini file

  • @connortheandroid4743
    @connortheandroid4743 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How do you add the file name type it in or copy the file I don't know how to do the last bit

  • @OnCloud108
    @OnCloud108 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    can't seem to find the "tools" in the drop down bar, for some reason yours looks different.

  • @RoachForLife
    @RoachForLife 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is that wallpaper available to download?

  • @whatmujtabadid
    @whatmujtabadid 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    why is there no steam on "Program Files(x86)" I have it downloaded and everything

    • @dukenukem4343
      @dukenukem4343 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Mujtaba Asir Did you install it in a different directory? Or do you not have an (x86) folder, which would be likely if you had a 32 bit OS, but unlikely because you wouldn't be able to play F4.

    • @whatmujtabadid
      @whatmujtabadid 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Delta Drakon I built my pc about a month ago and I installed Windows 10 64 bit and yes I do have an (x86) folder and everything appears in it but I don't see steam ever come up on it

  • @erictaylor7522
    @erictaylor7522 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool it worked! Thanks big time!

  • @dejvidpasieka4817
    @dejvidpasieka4817 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for your help good sir. After one week of struggle I finally made looksmenu mod work. Sigh... :)

  • @tannerensign5055
    @tannerensign5055 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got it most of the way. They load in to the game but they're blank, decorations, pip boy backgrounds ect

  • @ImDewys
    @ImDewys 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i dont have the [launcher] section in prefs....

    • @juppi7143
      @juppi7143 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Im Dewy neither do I

    • @SKYRIMER1122
      @SKYRIMER1122 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +The Juppi i don't have it too lol

    • @juppi7143
      @juppi7143 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      :(

    • @huey6283
      @huey6283 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +murtaza bugti i think there is no other way to install mods for pirated

    • @bailliebennett452
      @bailliebennett452 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +CerberusXLIII Thanks, that helped

  • @Husky92223
    @Husky92223 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1:45 it's not there lol

  • @AtomicShadow202
    @AtomicShadow202 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't have a Fallout.ini folder

  • @TheChroniclesofLouie
    @TheChroniclesofLouie 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, thanks!

  • @NightOwlGames
    @NightOwlGames 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    since vortex was installed the no limit jetpack stopped working hopefully manual install makes it work I want this mod as it helps me build tall buildings easier

  • @Cynnabuns
    @Cynnabuns 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For some reason my mods still won't work....well I mean the ones I used with NMM do but the manual ones show no signs of working. The game works A-okay but I don't know what else to do lol

  • @nickkelley9139
    @nickkelley9139 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I cannot find launcher in the the Fallout4Prefs file. HELP!

    • @xurco5029
      @xurco5029 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      neither can i

  • @FoggyHen
    @FoggyHen ปีที่แล้ว

    hey u might want to do an updated vid because the ini files are no longer called ini or with .ini

  • @remoscheepers8443
    @remoscheepers8443 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you that was very helpful and easy to do great step by step

  • @goldvulcan9284
    @goldvulcan9284 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wanna move some for mods to this

  • @historianalist6866
    @historianalist6866 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    when i go on the fallout 4 folder i get 23 items all with weird codes on them, none of them are named fallout.ini

  • @killworgmr6200
    @killworgmr6200 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    for some reasson i don't have a plugins in my appdata file (fallout 4 file in the appdata)

  • @Harmful-Abdo
    @Harmful-Abdo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i added weapon mod and cant find it in the game . i dont even know if the mod works well?

  • @sauroman1
    @sauroman1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't find IGN mini folder

  • @beat91sms
    @beat91sms 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    that didnt work for me at all, my launcher dosent show mod option no matter what i do

  • @Concerned_Robot
    @Concerned_Robot 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    HOW do i check plugin files on Windows 10??

  • @boywithacamera8754
    @boywithacamera8754 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Help does this work on 22 cu. ft. Family Hub™ Counter Depth 4-Door Flex™ Refrigerator in Stainless Steel

  • @tdz4481
    @tdz4481 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can’t find the .ini files

  • @jlindsey9946
    @jlindsey9946 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    The mods I have been installing only have been .rar files and no option to install how you did. Help?

  • @jaybird_0909
    @jaybird_0909 ปีที่แล้ว

    never even showed how to get the fo4 enabled modding to show up

  • @kurtwarnick4343
    @kurtwarnick4343 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what if i do not have the launcher name in the second ini
    \

  • @recruitlegionary7869
    @recruitlegionary7869 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mods will not load even when I put their names in the Plug ins folder

  • @newkasmir5759
    @newkasmir5759 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't have the launcher section in the preferences ini, could someone help?

    • @newkasmir5759
      @newkasmir5759 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chuck Knuckles have the game open when you go into the files and the .ini file will be there

  • @jacktheshmack5865
    @jacktheshmack5865 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did EVERYTHING that he said and it still doesn't work. Help?

  • @2FreeJack
    @2FreeJack 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i dont have fallout.ini, can i get some help?

    • @2FreeJack
      @2FreeJack 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      you know what im going to a diffrent video he goes way to fast

  • @RaceToFaith
    @RaceToFaith 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Plz help I don't have .ini!!! I only have Fallout4Prefs

  • @B2KOris
    @B2KOris 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    which files dop you have to but in to the fallout 4 data foldert

  • @rmespe
    @rmespe 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    how do you find FO4_ModdingEnabled.txt - Notepad if you do pls reply to me

  • @funnyskyanton25account42
    @funnyskyanton25account42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When forcing mods to load, how do you put in the modded file?

  • @johnnyboy5405
    @johnnyboy5405 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Z-zip doesn't even appear when I right click the file.

  • @Grandmaster_Vic
    @Grandmaster_Vic 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any news on when mods are coming to Xbox one?

  • @ZachAttackO0
    @ZachAttackO0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn that’s a hole lotta steps for a mod...

  • @SuperMeltedGaming
    @SuperMeltedGaming 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    my folder doesnt look like yours at all

  • @jumpstyletv5392
    @jumpstyletv5392 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    vortex wont install esp files. why?

  • @zeljko612
    @zeljko612 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did everything in the video, so I have 2 questions?
    1. Does this mean I need to go in game modes to install it.
    2. After I go in game Modes, it wont let me check it, it say "this mod cannot be installed since it depends on files...etc".
    Any suggestions?

  • @pip6852
    @pip6852 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man wtf does viewer strings not available mean

  • @Rakonax
    @Rakonax 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    in my appdata fallout4 is no plugins.txt

  • @dustydust2164
    @dustydust2164 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i dont have the [launcher] what do i do

  • @DeadJester935
    @DeadJester935 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    launcher sections is no longer there can I still put the enable in there

  • @lalloo93
    @lalloo93 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gee, i wonder how many fallout 4 videos ign will post tomorrow.

    • @shawnkemp6775
      @shawnkemp6775 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya, I wonder why...

    • @brendonjc81
      @brendonjc81 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      anything better than the hand shaking NASA videos they've posted over the last few months. I wonder how much NASA place for ads.

  • @aronimous_1015
    @aronimous_1015 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    there is no launcher section in the texts help me

    • @antonss3237
      @antonss3237 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      did you go into the file named fallout4prefs or fallout4prefs.ini and scrolled down to the bottom section?

    • @aronimous_1015
      @aronimous_1015 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@antonss3237 into .ini

  • @momizijam3058
    @momizijam3058 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wanna download the Fallout 4 Script Extender but my Fallout 4 is 1.9.4 that mean I'm out of date. So I need help!

  • @zyroniv9143
    @zyroniv9143 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    But there is no fallout.ini in my files

  • @yogie083
    @yogie083 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    HELP me plesase i dont have the my games folder

  • @applcorp
    @applcorp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sResourceDataDirsFinal=STRINGS\, TEXTURES\, MUSIC\, SOUND\, INTERFACE\, MESHES\, PROGRAMS\, MATERIALS\, LODSETTINGS\, VIS\, MISC\, SCRIPTS\, SHADERSFX\

    • @katserizawa4122
      @katserizawa4122 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you. No idea why IGN was such an asshat and didn't put that in the description.

  • @killerbsting1621
    @killerbsting1621 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Didn't mention where to get mod enabler text...so very unhelpful

  • @xSmurfituPx
    @xSmurfituPx 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did the second note pad come from. I have no clue how to get those lines

    • @somebugbites
      @somebugbites 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      the second note was in his personal fallout 4 .ini files since his game already had mods, you can find the text in the description.

  • @ruunlord
    @ruunlord 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "forces it to load"

  • @mordecai1484
    @mordecai1484 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This probably won't work if you didn't put * at the end of each plugin in plugin.txt file, like this *Fallout.esm.
    Also plugins.txt file doesn't exist by default. You need to create it.