Recently picked up a new computer, (lost all my mods and saved games FML) came packed in with Windows 7. I went and downloaded the 64 bit version of WinRar went to download some essential mods (Akatosh mount, Quarls textures, ETC.) And I wasnt able to get the archives to extract after downloading them. it says they extract but when I go to check them off in data Files theres nothing there. Went to the bethesda softworks\Oblivion and theres nothing there. Anywhere no trace of the extraction. Any ideas as to why?

Try extracting them to a temporary location and then moving them. When using Vista or Windows 7 it might be wise to install the game somewhere other then your Program Files directory. Some people have trouble because Windows UAC doesn't like things accessing that directory. Not sure if this is your problem, though it may be worth trying.

Ill try it. Thanks for the Idea.

Yeah it was the administrative permision to add .bsa files. ill have to find a way to disable that. I just did Quarls, Akatatosh, and Kvatch rebuilt. Thanks

While Win7 is much more friendly when it comes to Program Files than Vista, you still should install Oblivion (and any other games) somewhere else.

You're running 64bit, and I think that means there are some changes you have to be aware of when it comes to Oblivion. I think. >.> I remember reading something about 64bit vs 32bit regarding Oblivion.

I move the downloads from my download folder to "Oblivion\Mods\" extract the mod there, then check the readme/make and omod/install. Try that, rather than just extracting directly in the data folder.

Also, make sure you extracted in the right place - some mods have "Data\ blahblah" folder in them, while others are directly Textures, Meshes, etc. And some have the mod name, and a gazillion options ^^

You need to either 1) Disable User Accounts Control or 2) reinstall Oblivion somewhere else.

You can disable User Accounts Control from your control panel. I'd recommend just using that little search bar in the start menu (assuming that Windows 7 has that feature like Vista did).

Yes, yes it does. Very handy

Much simpler and less prone to mistakes if you just reinstall Oblivion to somewhere other than Program Files.

I'd disable UAC. If you use cautious internet practices, you shouldn't need UAC.

My new PC with Windows7 -54bit is on its way. first thing on my to-do list: disable UAC

On a side note, it is also possible to disable UAC for specific folders, rather than turning it off completely.

I did not know that.

I did that exact thing (I have Win7 64-bit) and everything works perfectly... just be sure to disable the proper folder (and the subfolders will follow), for instance, I had to install python and it accessed additional folders besides the default one for Oblivion... but I agree, if you use caution on the internet (and there are plenty of warnings built-in to most browsers these days) you should be fine without UAC... for what its worth...

I love when people jump on the 'Disable UAC' bandwagon, instead of learning to use a new OS properly, I have Oblivion and Fallout 3 installed on Windows 7 64 with UAC on and have no issues. All you need to do is run as admin or change the program's folder access settings.

In Vista, UAC was highly obnoxious. I'm sure a lot of people are still thinking in terms of that operating system. From what I hear, it's been greatly improved upon with the latest Windows product, but I've not played with that OS at all. :shrug: Windows 7 is still fairly new. You'll have to excuse people if they don't know the operating system in and out by now.

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Most of UAC's annoyances were fixed in Vista's first service pack. I also think it is kind of stupid to suggest that someone turn off their OS's biggest security feature when you have no idea of their computer skills. You're just gonna leave them worse off then when you found them :slap:

UAC isn't some unbelievable safety thing. It helps, but it is annoying - even in W7. People went for years without it using XP.