Can’t download Fallout4.exe

[SownMinotaur985]

I’m trying to download fallout4.exe but it only downloads on the desktop, the file type of “Internet shortcut (.url)” and Not an exe.

How can I make fallout 4 in steam into an .exe

I’m trying to do this so I can use F4SE

[Zekiran]

Actually I deleted my reply let me see if I'm correct here

You just need to point F4SE AT your exe, and create a SHORT CUT for the F4SE on your desktop. Not the EXE.

Your game should be in your steam directory. Whatever drive it's on, Steam/Steamapps/Common / fallout 4 should be in the Common area.

[SownMinotaur985]

I did make a shortcut for F4SE but when I click on the application, it says “Fallout4.exe Not Found” even though I can go in steam and my desktop find the game sitting right there

Note: I am very new to this computer stuff

[Zekiran]

When you got the game, and downloaded it, have you tried running it? Does it work normally without any mods or anything?

[JDaremo Fireheart]

did you install f4se into the actual game root folder?

[SownMinotaur985]

Originally posted by Zekiran:

When you got the game, and downloaded it, have you tried running it? Does it work normally without any mods or anything?

Yes it works just fine, it’s just not an .exe

[SownMinotaur985]

Originally posted by JDaremo Fireheart:

did you install f4se into the actual game root folder?

What’s does that mean?

[Zekiran]

Have you played through any of the game without mods? Because you shouldn't be using mods unless you *absolutely have to* for your first run particularly on PC.

Originally posted by SownMinotaur985:

Originally posted by JDaremo Fireheart:

did you install f4se into the actual game root folder?

What’s does that mean?

Find your Steam install folder where your games are. As I said above:

"Your game should be in your steam directory. Whatever drive it's on, Steam/Steamapps/Common / fallout 4 should be in the Common area."

Did you manually download F4SE from Silverlock.org?

Download the 7Z version and use 7zip to unarchive it. Don't use the executable version of it if you selected that option there.

F4se's files NEED to be in the same area as your Fallout 4 exe.

I'm not sure what you mean by "Yes it works just fine, it’s just not an .exe".

The game runs from the PLAY button on your steam library, right? It's *literally running the game's exe*.

If you download the 7z version of the F4SE program, inside the zipped file will be a very clear README with instructions on how to install it. It must be in the same folder with your steam fallout game, not outside of it.

** if you do not have 7zip, it is easily found, and installed. You cannot use other zip programs to open the 7z files. **

we can help you here, but it's easier when you carefully look over your computer and understand where files are. It might also help a lot if you'd go to the top of your Steam library window and click HELP > SYSTEM INFORMATION and copy-paste the list here. That will show if there's anything weird we can fix for you.