Browse to the directory above, select SMIM SE 2-08-659-2-08.7z , and click .
Are you following a like NOLVUS or Lexy’s, or are you installing this as a standalone mod ? NOLVUS | 5.1 Base Textures and Models Mods (Northern Vibes) Browse to the directory above, select SMIM SE 2-08-659-2-08
: Ensure SMIM is placed early in your load order as it is a base mod that many other graphical mods will overwrite or require as a master. : If using the NOLVUS directory structure, move
: If using the NOLVUS directory structure, move the downloaded 08.7z file to: NOLVUS\ARCHIVE\5 VISUALS\5.1 BASE TEXTURES AND MODELS . Installation : Open Mod Organizer 2 . Click the "Add Mod" button. Browse to the directory above
Follow the installation FOMOD (installer) prompts as directed by your specific guide. Potential Issues
: If you encounter errors opening the file, it may be due to archive corruption. Technical users sometimes use a HEX editor to verify if the file headers (the first few lines of code) match the expected 37 7A BC AF signature for 7z files.
In many automated or curated modding lists like NOLVUS , this file is a foundational "Base Texture and Model" mod.