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This | The ''Mod Exists'' dialog box appears whenever you try to install a mod with the same name as an existing mod. This normally occurs when installing optional files for mods or updating a mod. The ''Merge'' button typically should be chosen when installing optional files that are add-ons to the mod. This simply adds the files to the existing mod, overwriting any files that may already exist. The ''Replace'' button generally should be chosen when upgrading a mod to a new version containing all required assets. This wipes out all contents in the mod and installs the new files in its place. The ''Rename'' button allows you to rename the mod file, allowing you to keep the file contents separate from the main mod, or enabling you to install different versions of the same mod. The ''Cancel'' button cancels installation. Ticking the ''Keep Backup'' checkmark in combination with either the ''Merge'' or ''Replace'' options will create a backup of the mod before installing the file. To restore the backup: | ||
#Right-click the mod and select ''Open in explorer''. | |||
#Delete the mod folder highlighted. | |||
#The mod folder directly beneath the folder you deleted will have the same name with "_backup" appended to it. Rename that folder to the original mod's name, removing "_backup" from it. | |||
#The mod has now been successfully restored from backup. There used to be a context menu option to perform this operation, but it appears to be missing from the currenct version. | |||
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