Modding Skyrim in 2024 | Ultimate How To Mod Guide (Pt.1)

Episode 1 | CLEAN INSTALL (& Removing Old Hidden Files)
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Learn how to completely uninstall any and all files hiding in your PC from previous modding attempts. Wipe the slate clean, and install an original copy of the game to begin modding with.
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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Remove Hidden Files
2:12 - Correct Way To Install
3:28 - Prevent Game Updates
4:34 - Create a Modding Hub
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THE COMPLETE GUIDE
A Step By Step Guide To Modding Skyrim on PC in 2024. Using the same example throughout the series, with no assumptions on what you may or may not know.

Each mod has been chosen and installed at a certain point, so you will already have any 'REQUIRED MODS' installed when you reach that stage.

The series will include techniques that will help you better understand how to mod on your own, so you are aware of what is required when you decide to take your own path.

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The Process of Each Video:

1. Script Writing
2. Stress Testing In Game for Compatibility & Performance
3. B-Roll Game play Shots of the Mods
3. Removing Selected Mods
4. Filming of the Installation of the Mods
5. Recording The Voice Over
6. Editing - Including: Compiling Footage & Trimming, Titles & Text, Visual Aids, SFX & Music, Mastering & Final Render
7. Manually Transcribing - Auto Generated are not great & many follow without sound &/or are hard of hearing.
8. Thumbnail - Design & Edit
9. Sourcing Links for all mods for Convenience
10. Release
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[ADHDecent]

IMPORTANT: I do not say you need a second hard drive to mod Skyrim.

A second drive is a way around having to reinstall Steam if it’s inside Program Files already via a second Steam library.

1. To mod Skyrim successfully, you need to install Skyrim outside of Program Files
2. You can create a second library to avoid reinstalling Steam *but* you can only have 1 Steam Library per drive

So, if you have a second drive, you can install a second Steam library on it to avoid uninstalling and reinstalling Steam to essentially move it outside of Program Files

Footnote: in the best interests of transparency, I am aware that moving Steam manually has been successful for some people. However, I simply do not have the data to suggest this is a 100% foolproof method therefore I am unwilling to recommend it.

[myy]

After spending 24 LITERAL hours trying to one click mod my game and failing this is so refreshing! Thank you - I will follow all guides, well earned SUB +

[baun]

Finally found someone who's explains everything step by step, you're the best man.

[hlyshle]

ADHDecnt, I just stopped following your Modding Skyrim in 2024 guide, on part 7 to take the time to like each part and to say to you, your guide is hands down the best I have ever seen on YouTube. Amazing job on putting the tutorials together! Thank you so much for the time and effort! You have more than earned a subscriber, I will also be sending some coins your way. I wish I could shake your hand and buy you a cold one or two.

[Loochie]

1:13 "Aaah, Yes!" 🤣 I fuggin' love it!

[mathiasbiscardi]

I followed the videos till the 10th video and it all still works!!! This whole guide is perfect.

[ADHDecent]

A lot has changed since Zero2Hero. This new series for 2024 will walk you through these changes, and include many new tips and tricks to improve your modding experience.

Perfect time for a brew!

[unknownakumasilent]

i am grateful very very grateful, the other vids are great but leave me in the wind and confused sometimes without being narrow and pointing out the key small details. Thanks

[henzreal]

Thanks for this Ill be following this series for now, I just bought the entirety of Skyrim before sales end, Ive tried modding it way before when NMM was the only thing available at the time with a cracked version. I tried getting into modding straight away (since played everything already) using MO2 and collections ive found on nexus mods, boy this is already my 3rd reinstallation of everything HAHAH after this series might you suggest mod/packs for (hotfixes/patches + overhauls + vanilla plus) thank you for your efforts good sir!

[chrisskemoo]

really helpful and easy thanks to u dude, now I'm waiting for the next episode to complete set up the mods ASAP❤❤👍👍

[heikeschimanski]

My Steam unfortunately doesn't let me choose NOT to install in the program files - I am not sure what limitation is behind that. I went through every possible path but no luck. Equally, although I changed paths before, Steam always reverts back to what it wants (usually my OneDrive, which quite frankly, is super annoying). Maybe it's a Windows thing as well, I am on Win 10 (11 will never touch my PC! I made the mistake with my laptop. One mistake I came to regret a millions times over ...)

[ragnarriches]

By far the best modding instructional series I’ve seen. Well done!

[sailorpopoy]

Man you are a treasure, you definitely earned and deserve my sub. Kudos to you man.

[ianwilliamson]

Just found your channel. Awesome series. Not easy making a video that mostly stares at MO2 entertaining but you you have, nice one!

[timothyizell]

Im actually glad that i checked the comments before i got too far, I almost deleted my fresh install because i thought the video said that i needed another hard drive, well done in reiterating that. Im learning loads. Thanks!

[RamRam-YT]

big fan of what you've been doing. Keep it up!

[vergilsgamingchair]

Coming back to rewatch your steps again, suddenly hit by the craving for Skyrim. My old modlist was a bit buggy and didn't look that appealing, so here I am to learn from the best :D

[misticmaze]

I havent been able to get my mods working no matter what I do so I'm now following along with this guide hoping things turn out better this time with everything that could possibly interfere deleted. Or at the very least make it as easy as possible to figure out whats wrong and solve it so I can finally play my damn game the way I want it to be.

[glebbogdanov]

G.O.A.T. guide. Waiting for the next part!

[damienlbphant]

Thank you SO MUCH for this! I have been trying to get a clean install of Skyrim for so long! It seemed impossible!