So I has windows 8....

[Icemoore]

Umm..  if I have windows 8 is it different to mod the game with? I mean I see the files I have are 7z and I don't think I can get that for Windows 8...so, is modding any different or can I use a different program? that's hopefully safe.

[BillBellochek]

I have Windows 8.1, upgraded from Win8, and I'll tell you now you'll be fine. Windows doesn't know what a 7z file is by default, but that won't be a problem because your Skyrim Modding program probably will. What program do you use? ModOrganizer, Nexus Mod Manager, or do you mod without a program to help you?

[Icemoore]

Skyrim? I have oblivion >.>

[Rayblue]

Umm..  if I have windows 8 is it different to mod the game with? I mean I see the files I have are 7z and I don't think I can get that for Windows 8...so, is modding any different or can I use a different program? that's hopefully safe.

 

If you're new to modding, then first-timers will have to consult S.T.E.P.:

 

http://wiki.step-project.com/Main_Page

 

7z means they're compressed files that can be opened with 7zip.

 

TBH, to get results like most of us here, you'll have much to learn.

[Icemoore]

No I just never had to use them with windows 8.  and is there a version of 7zip to use with it?

[Rayblue]

The latest version of 7zip will work with any version of windows, just that there's the 32bit and the 64bit versions.

[myuhinny]

There is also winrar and uni extrator I use all three on my system as sometimes one thing will not unzip with one but will with one of the other 2.

[Icemoore]

And they're safe to use? I never got any bad things from them, but just making sure..

[BillBellochek]

Yeah, I've been using 7zip since I was 13. So for last 7 years it hasn't failed me. Here's a link to a safe place to download 7zip, no viruses I guaruntee Filehippo's safety. Download 7zip 64-bit. You just have to click the green button that says Downoad Latest Version (1.38MB).

[myuhinny]

Winrars official site. http://www.win-rar.com/start.html?&L=0  7.zips site http://www.7-zip.org/ Universal Extractor http://www.legroom.net/software/uniextract use whatever you want.

[GitcheGumee]

I'm sorry.

[Icemoore]

Got it. :3

[DJFrosted]

well here's your problem.. you;re running windows 8 haha

[SquallPT]

Had windows 8.1 once. Then this happened :

 

 

Never again !

[DJFrosted]

yeah man stick with windows 7... 8 and 8.1 are utter trash