The problem consists of the fact that Nexus Mod Manager won’t open under any circumstances no matter which method you use to open it. There are several causes for this occurrence and several solutions so make sure you try them all out before giving up. Good luck!
Solution 1: A Method Presented by the Majority
This almost weird fix originated on Reddit but it will only be helpful if certain criteria have been met. In this section of the article, we will first see if this solution is able to help and then we will try to look for the solution which should solve the problem for you.
Now that we know this solution might seem helpful to your problem, it’s time to try and solve it by implementing the next series of steps which are much easier to deal with than the ones above. Good luck!
Solution 2: Reinstall Nexus Mod Manager
As the tool is mostly community-developed, bugs like this one can occur, especially when the purpose of the program is to manage files that change the source files of other programs (video games). That it’s why a complete reinstall is sometimes a must. Uninstalling the game:
You can reinstall Nexus after you restart your computer by opening its main website in a browser and clicking the download button. Follow the instructions on the screen to install it again and make sure you reinstall all mods you had. Check to see if it’s able to launch now. Note: Try installing Nexus Mod Manager in any other folder besides Program Files or Program Files (x86). This should help solve the problem as it appears that Windows 7 and Windows 8 users struggle with installing to these folders. Good luck!
Solution 3: Use System Restore
If you have changed certain settings or installed suspicious programs on your computer, they may interfere with Nexus Mod Manager and your safest bet is to use System Restore to restore your computer back to a point in time where these issues didn’t occur. Follow the steps below in order to do so:
After you have enables it successfully, let’s get to business and revert the changes to your PC. Make sure you take note of some important documents and apps you have created or installed in the meantime just to be safe.
Solution 4: Check to see if it was Blocked for Security Reasons
As the purpose of the tool is to change some video games completely including their source files, the Windows security team consisting of Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, UAC, etc., may see it as a threat and block it on security grounds, which will cause this problem and it won’t be able to start. Solve this problem by following the steps below:
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