when i try to convert .rar or .7z files into OBMM, this error shows up:

unable to find .7za.exe (or rar, doesnt matter)
if oyu did a partial install of OBMM but wish to convert 7z files, please do a full install

i swear i have the full version...wtf?

Uninstall and reinstall it. You were using it before, were you not? Follow the instructions here, downloading the executable version: http://sites.google.com/site/oblivionpoinfo/prep/obmm.

okay...but...will i have to re-install all my mods won't I?

Oh, do not uninstall just yet!! I'll update this in a sec with some instructions that may save you a few hours.

Edit: First, try installing the executable on top of your current install, after following the directions I am about to post.

Edit: Look at the import/export options. You should export your active OMOD list. It is kind of like using the "saveini" command to force the game to save changes to the Oblivion.ini file when you no it is threatening CTDs. I do not think that any of the other functions are useful. Just export the list to your desk or something.

well it worked and i feel life a dumb-ass right now LOL, i've been so used to manual installing, i'm just getting used to OBMM


edit: in other words, i installed, and it seemed to work,

Whew, I guess you did not lose your OMODs' activation status. Keep that tip in mind in the future though. It may come in handy.

okay, now, instead of asking a idiotic question, i'll go up the ladder and ask a stupid question, lol

when i click launch oblivion on OBMM, does it open OBSE or oblivion?

It'll launch obse_loader.exe if it's present, or Oblivion.exe otherwise.

Check out the link I posted above to get a brief introduction to the utility as well as links to many helpful resources.