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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about Nexus Mods often involve troubleshooting errors encountered when installing or using the Nexus Mods manager for games like Skyrim. A common issue reported is the file system error -1073741818, which prevents the mod manager and other applications from launching. Users seek solutions for this error, which may involve antivirus conflicts or system file corruption. The tag covers technical problems related to modding tools on Windows, with a focus on resolving launch failures and system errors.
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    Decky-Nexus Adds Nexus Mods to Steam Deck Gaming Mode

    Steam Deck owners can now install and manage Nexus Mods from SteamOS Gaming Mode through an unofficial Decky Loader plugin called Decky-Nexus, eliminating much of the folder hunting, Proton-prefix work, and desktop-mode switching that makes modding games such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Skyrim Special...
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    Windows 10 Cant open almost any apps, File system error (-1073741818)

    Hi all. Earlier I was trying to install the nexus mods manager for skyrim. Upon trying to run the .exe I got the message: "ShellExecuteEx failed; code -1073741818" a google found no one else who had had the same problem so I opened avast to scan for a virus, when trying to open avast I got the...
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    • application issues avast bug fixes error exe files file system fixes installation issues malware nexus mods sfc scan shellexecuteex skyrim system issues tech help troubleshooting user support virus scan windows 10 windows 11 windows apps
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support