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Nexus is probably the safest place to get mods for your games. Forcing premium and "custom downloader" in your face and then also requiring registration for one simple mode looks very fishy to me. 11 votes, 10 comments. I'm new to PC games, have skyrim on steam, and want to begin modding it.
14 mar 2024 · All content uploaded to Nexus Mods goes through multiple security checks and a virus scan process before being made available to download. Files that file any of these checks are placed into a quarantined state and require manual review by a moderator or Community Manager before being unlocked.
Yes it's safe. With extremely extremely few exceptions, mods are NOT executable software. They're just a set of record changes. Impossible for viruses infect them. Trojans are always possible of course, which is why you use Nexus instead of randomly downloading shit from a link someone posted. Nexus scans all their mods.
Nexus uses Virus Total for its virus scan. You can view the files within a download if you're suspicious. (Just click "Preview File Contents" on the mod file.) You can just download manually then scan with Windows or Malwarebytes. Then install the archive into your mod manager.
1 cze 2024 · Before downloading any mod from NexusMods, it is crucial to check for malware and viruses to protect your device and personal information. To ensure the safety of your system, always download mods from reputable and verified authors with positive feedback and ratings.
16 cze 2024 · Based on user reports and the site’s efforts to ensure the safety of files, Nexus Mods is considered safe and free from viruses. However, it is always recommended to use reliable antivirus software and scan downloaded files for additional security.
15 cze 2020 · All uploaded mods are scanned before they are made available for download. Some anti-virus programs will flag some mods, but it is a false positive. All the mods available here are virus free.
