The video above explains how to install mods via NMM.īefore Installing any mods, follow the instructions above to back up your game files and enable modding for Fallout 4.
In Fallout4Prefs.ini, scroll to the bottom to find the section. SResourceDataDirsFinal=STRINGS\, TEXTURES\, MUSIC\, SOUND\, INTERFACE\, MESHES\, PROGRAMS\, MATERIALS\, LODSETTINGS\, VIS\, MISC\, SCRIPTS\, SHADERSFX\ In Fallout4.ini, repalce the line sResourceDataDirsFinal=STRINGS\ (under the section), with: In order to make your copy of Fallout 4 mod-friendly, you need to edit two configuration files, Fallout4.ini and Fallout4Prefs.ini. In the case of Fallout 4, these are found (by default) in:Ĭ: > Program Files (x86) > Steam > SteamApps > Common > Fallout 4Ĭ: > Users > My Documents > My Games > Fallout 4Ĭopying these files will ensure that, in the event of a catastrophic failure on your part (or if you just want to start from a clean install), you don't have to download and re-install the game.
The first step to modding any game is to make a backup of all of your games files, including any loose configuration files.
