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i have windows 7 and i cant find where to put the mod, i kmo for vista it was C:/documents/username/appdata/local/ironclad.......etc. but i cant find where to put it for windows 7. can someone please help me :)

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Reply #2 from Sins Forums Top

thats the thing once i get to my username there is no option for appdata. thats whats my problem......by the way i really appreciate you helping me

Sins of a Solar Empire II
Reply #3 from Sins Forums Top

nvm i got it thank you very much, i decide to just copy and paste and it brought me to the file. :D

i love mods its like a way to keep the game interesting, like a free expansion pack in a way.

anyway thanks agian for taking the time to help me

 

i got another problem, when i start up the mod i get this minidump error that pops up, can u help me fix that?

Reply #4 from Sins Forums Top

assuming you have sins 1.191/entrenchment 1.051/diplomacy 1.01,  the Mods NEED to be placed here for xp
C:\Documents and Settings\'user name'\Local Settings\Application Data\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire\Mods-v1.191
C:\Documents and Settings\'user name'\Local Settings\Application Data\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire\Mods-Entrenchment v1.051
C:\Documents and Settings\'user name'\Local Settings\Application Data\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire\Mods-Diplomacy v1.011

or here for vista/windows 7
C:\Users\'user name'\AppData\Local\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire\Mods-v1.191
C:\Users\'user name'\AppData\Local\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire\Mods-Entrenchment v1.051
C:\Users\'user name'\AppData\Local\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire\Mods-Diplomacy v1.011

NOTE the first two folders after the 'user name' are hidden , so to see them you must first click on 'tools' then 'folder options', then 'view', then click on 'show hidden files& folders' then click ok, then you will be able to browse your want to the folder. I suggest when you find the folder that you create a shortcut to it on the desktop

NOTE 2 the 'user name' in the above paths is your WINDOWS login user name, eg Administrator

and if the mod you want to use is from an EARLIER sins/entrenchment version place the mod in the mods folder FOR THAT version eg mods-entrenchment v1.03, then download and run my mods updater from the latest version archive which will have the same number as the vanilla sins version number, and AFTER updating the mod(s) to the current version for any mods of pre 1.04 entrenchment ALSO run the manifest maker on ENTITY manifests on EACH of the mods EXCEPT for total conversion mods

harpo

Reply #5 from Sins Forums Top

aight, i have windows 7, and im using the lastest sins of a solar empire version, i dont have entrenchment or diplomacy. i cant find tools to unlock the hidden folders

 

thanks for helping

Reply #6 from Sins Forums Top

for win7 hidden folders, I open control panel and type hidden in the search on the upper righthand box of the window and usually the top entry is the hidden folders and files, in the list of options I remove the ticks from all the hide options and click on the radio button show hidden files and folders.

harpo

 

Reply #7 from Sins Forums Top

okay i fount ti and unhid the folders. im sorry but i got confused by your eralier directions u have to re write that or something for me please.