Fallout 4 has a thriving modding community that releases new mods for that game. These mods alter the game in various ways. For example, when downloading mods that enhance visuals or add new features to Fallout 4, in some cases, the mods don’t work or show up in the game. We introduce you to the best fixes in this article, and if Fallout 4 mods are not loading or Fallout 4 texture mods are not working, these solutions should help.

Why do my Fallout 4 mods not work?

Fallout 4 mods won’t work if you haven’t configured certain INI files for the game as required. The Windows firewall or antivirus utility might be blocking Fallout 4 or its mods manager. Or the mods manager for Fallout 4 might not have admin privileges. Faulty (corrupted) or outdated mods can also stop other mods from working. General issues with the game will arise when there are faulty mods. For example, Fallout 4 might crash with regularity or, in the worst case, not start at all because of broken mods.

How do I get mods to work in Fallout 4?

1. Run Nexus Mod Manager (or Vortex) as administrator

2. Configure INI files for Fallout 4 modding

If your Fallout 4 folder doesn’t include a Fallout4Custom.ini file, set up a new file for that folder by clicking File > Save as in Notepad. Select All Files on the Save as type drop-down menu. Then enter Fallout4Custom.ini in the file title box, and press the Save button.

3. Enable Fallout 4 through Windows Defender Firewall

If you can’t find Fallout 4 and your mod manager listed within Allowed apps, click the Allow another app option. SPONSORED Then you can press the Browse button to select and add the Fallout 4 and mod manager apps to the list.

4. Add a Fallout 4 exclusion to Windows Security

5. Disable and re-enable mods one at a time

When Fallout 4 mods are not working in Xbox, PC, PS4, and PS5, you should try disabling and re-enabling the modes.

6. Reinstall Nexus Mod Manager to update it

Here is a good fix for Fallout 4 Vortex mods not working and Fallout 4 Nexus mods not working. Make sure you reinstall the mod manager software on the same hard drive as the Fallout 4 game. There’s a pretty good chance the resolutions above will fix Fallout 4 mods not working. However, you can click the Submit A Ticket button on Bethesda’s support page if you still need more potential resolutions for Fallout 4 mods not showing up. When Fallout 4 mods are not working on PCs, INI files for Fallout4 might not have been configured as required, there might be a corrupted mod, or the Windows firewall or antivirus utility might be blocking Fallout 4 and its modding software. Adjusting property settings for Fallout 4 might fix Fallout 4 mods not appearing in-game. Windows antivirus utility and firewall exceptions can feasibly fix Fallout 4 texture mods not working and other modding issues for that game. Editing specific configuration files can also fix Fallout 4 mods not showing up. Lastly, you will find our guide helpful if your Nexus mod manager is not set up to work with Skyrim. Let us know which solution worked for you in the comments area below.

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