Why is my nexus mods not downloading on nmm

The Nexus Mod Manager (NMM) is an open-source free software to install, update, and manage mod files. It integrates with the Nexus sites very well and provides you with a fast and hasslefree modding experience. However, some users face problems while trying to download mod files from the “Nexusmods” site. Normally, after downloading a small portion, the download process stops. In some cases, the download does not work at all.

We will discuss the causes of the Nexus mod manager download problems and different methods to fix the issue on your computers or laptops.

Causes of Nexus Mod Manager Download Error

The most common reasons for Nexus Mod Manager download errors are listed below.

• Mod manager settings bug can cause download errors. Wrongly associated nxm URLs in the Mod manager may be the culprit in such cases.
• Your browser application settings for the nxm can also cause download issues.

Fix Nexus Mod Manager not Downloading

First, check if your connection to NMM Content Delivery Network (CDN) is working or not. This can be done by the following procedure.

1. Press the Windows key and R key together.
2. Type cmd and press the enter key.
3. Type &#;ping www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar&#; without quotes and press the enter key.
4. Check if there is a &#;Reply&#; from the server or if the &#;Request times out&#;.
5. If there is a &#;reply&#; and you still face NMM download problems, skip the next step (i.e. step 6) and follow any of the methods given below to fix the issue.
6. If &#;request times out&#; message appears for all the 4 tries, it can be assumed that the connection to the NMM web server is facing some problems. The reasons include NMM web server problems or your internet connection problems. If you get the error message &#;Ping request could not find host www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar Please check the name and try again&#;, check your internet connection and make sure that it is working. Now, repeat the steps 3 onwards, until you get a &#;reply&#; from the NMM Content Delivery Network.

1. Re-associate with NXM URLs

Nexus Mod Manager setting errors can cause download problems. This can be fixed by the following procedure.

Mod manager bugs may cause wrong nxm URLs to be associated with the Mod manager. This does not let the Nexus Mod manager communicate with nexus URLs that you are trying to download.

• Open “Nexus Mod Manager”.
• Go to “Settings“.
• Go to the &#;General&#; tab.
• If the “Associate with NXM URLs“ option is greyed out, close the Nexus Mod Manager. (You can not do anything with the value of this if it is greyed out)
• Right-click on the Nexus Mod Manager shortcut and select “Run as Administrator“.
• Again, go to the “Settings“.
• “Associate with NXM URLs” box should be unchecked. (if the value is checked)
• Close &#;Settings&#;.
• Again, open &#;Settings&#;.
• Now, check the &#;Associate with NXM URLs&#;.
• Check if the problem is fixed or not.

2. NXM Application Settings in Browser

Possibility of nxm to be associated with a wrong application (or no application at all) in the browser settings can cause download errors. To avoid this error, do the following steps. I have given the details of the fix for the Firebox browser. For other browsers, the required steps are similar.

• Launch “Firefox”.
• Click on the three small lines on the top right-hand side of the browser.
• Select “Options“.
• Go to the “Applications” section on the right-hand side. (Use the search feature to find out &#;Applications&#;.)
• Select “Nexus Mod Manager” for the NXM from the list.
• If Nexus Mod Manage is not found in the drop-down list of values, choose “Use Other“.
• Click “Browse“. Now, select the “www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar” in the installed folder.
• Now check if the error is fixed or it still persists.

3. Install Link Handler Manually

Installing the link handler manually can also fix the download problems with NMM. This method is for those who are familiar with the Windows registry. Caution: Wrongly editing the Windows registry may cause your computer or laptop to stop functioning. Always take the backup of the registry before doing any edits.

1. Open Windows registry editor as an administrator.
2. Go to KEY_CLASSES_ROOT.
3. Add a new key called &#;nxm&#; there.
4. Change the string value to &#;Nexus Mod Download&#;.
5. Add a string value and name it as &#;URL Protocol&#;. Leave the value empty.
6. Add a key to &#;nxm&#; and name it as &#;DefaultIcon&#;.
7. Change the value to &#;C:www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar,1&#;.
8. Add a key to &#;nxm&#; and name it as &#;shell&#;.
9. Add a key to &#;shell&#; and name it as &#;open&#;.
10. Now, add a key to &#;open&#; and name it as &#;command&#;.
11. Change the value of &#;command&#; to &#;C:www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar&#; &#;%1&#;.Close the registry editor.
12. Restart the computer or laptop.
13. Now, check if the download works or you still face errors.

4 Alternative Program &#; Use Vortex

If the Nexus Mod Manager doesn’t work for you, using an alternative mod manager like Vortex may solve your problem. It is a mod manager software from Nexus Mods, that can be used for downloading mods. To download and use Vortex, do the following.

• Go to the web site www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar?tab=files.
• Download the required files.
• Click on the downloaded file and install the software by following the prompts.
• Check if the error is fixed or not.

Conclusion: The Nexus Mod Manager (NMM) is a free open-source software to install, update, and manage the mod files. Some users face problems while trying to download mod files from “Nexusmods” sites.

Invalid Nexus Mod Manager settings can cause download problems. This can be fixed by associating the NXM URLs correctly. NXM Browser settings can also cause download errors which can be fixed by associating the right application within the browser. Installing the link handler manually by adding the necessary entries to the Windows registry can also fix the download problems with NMM. Make sure that you do a Windows registry backup before proceeding with this fix, as any wrongdoings with the registry may cause your computer or laptop to unpredictable behavior.

Another solution to NMM download errors is to use an alternate mod manager like Vortex.