Note: Mod managers like Nexus Mod Manager (NMM), Wrye Bash (WB) and Mod Organizer (MO) can only install files in the /data directory. The behavior of Skyrim can be changed by installing mods and plugins.
The same is true when you install the official DLC's. When Skyrim is installed it stores all its files on the file system (FS) of a disk. It will be discussed for Skyrim but is valid for all four supported games. This section will not only discuss the technical details and challenges of this approach, but also its advantages and disadvantages.
This provides for an untouched game data folder, void of installed mods, which is the main feature of MO. Internal Mechanics The Virtual Filing System (VFS) Īs explained in the FAQ, Mod Organizer (MO) uses mod isolation, a feature in which every mod is installed into its own directory. Mod Organizer Advanced/Technical Guide - by DoubleYou & the STEP Team
