Fallout NV folder auto-reverts to read only

[carnageant]

I've seen a few people in the forums claiming to have this issue and not really getting any help with it.
So I'm going to start by saying if your "answer" is "just download the mods manually", don't even bother typing it out.

The issue is that Fallout NV runs fine without mods, but won't open at all through NMM.
-The reason being that the entire NV folder is set to read only-
If I go in and specifically change the folder and everything in to to not 'read only', then hit apply and close that window; I can then open those folder settings again immediately to find the folder is again set to 'read only'.

If there has been a fix for this, I would greatly appreciate it.

I've used mods with NV fine in the past, so if this is some manager's way of trying to make Fallout76 look better (which I honestly wouldn't put passed them at this point), then I'm just going to wash my hands of the entire company and be done with it.

[Pillow]

While you're in My doc\NV changing the read only also go into security and edit make sure full control all boxes checked for everyone using the program. Then also run as admin normally fixes that on Win10.

[Vassago Rain]

Obviously, Microsoft was bribed by Todd Howard to make absolute sure that people who lack even basic computer knowledge can't enjoy their sandwiches.

It could never be because you have no idea what you're doing. It's either the mod manager, Todd Howard, or a global conspiracy.

[carnageant]

Originally posted by Vassago Rain:

Obviously, Microsoft was bribed by Todd Howard to make absolute sure that people who lack even basic computer knowledge can't enjoy their sandwiches.

It could never be because you have no idea what you're doing. It's either the mod manager, Todd Howard, or a global conspiracy.

Basic Computer Knowledge and Basic Coding Knowledge are two very different things.
You can know your way around the entire operating system without a having single thought about making/editing programs.

But sure, just be an elitist ♥♥♥♥ about it.

[carnageant]

Originally posted by Pillow007:

While you're in My doc\NV changing the read only also go into security and edit make sure full control all boxes checked for everyone using the program. Then also run as admin normally fixes that on Win10.

Thanks for trying - apparently the weird fix for this specific game is to make a copy of Steam.exe and drop it in the FalloutNV folder. And it suddenly runs fine...

[Jurassic Fart 2]

Oh. Mods. Never mind. BTW, that should explain the nature of your problem…hint hint hint.

[carnageant]

Originally posted by Jurassic Fart 2:

Oh. Mods. Never mind. BTW, that should explain the nature of your problem…hint hint hint.

Yes, well as good of a game as FalloutNV is, I just can't deal with that item degradation system.
Or any item degradation system really...
I understand the weapons are technically 200 years old, but it's not like they've seen absolutely no maintenance in that time.

[Mr.President]

Idk if its relevant but it might help,
I'm working with vortex and this happened to me after installing a couple mods.
Didn't really find any answer but it worked when I did this:
settings -> vortex tab -> from per-user to shared -> restart vortex -> then back to Per-user
Now I can delete mods, deploy mods and everything else.