first, you NEED a archive manager like 7zip from www.7zip.org or winrar to extract the folders and files from the archive, then

assuming you have sins 1.193/entrenchment 1.053/diplomacy 1.34(the current non-beta versions), AND your windows is installed on the 'C:' drive,  the Mods NEED to be placed here for xp
C:\Documents and Settings\'user name'\Local Settings\Application Data\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire\Mods-v1.193
C:\Documents and Settings\'user name'\Local Settings\Application Data\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire\Mods-Entrenchment v1.053
C:\Documents and Settings\'user name'\Local Settings\Application Data\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire\Mods-Diplomacy v1.34

or here for vista/windows 7
C:\Users\'user name'\AppData\Local\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire\Mods-v1.193
C:\Users\'user name'\AppData\Local\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire\Mods-Entrenchment v1.053
C:\Users\'user name'\AppData\Local\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire\Mods-Diplomacy v1.34

NOTE the first two folders after the 'user name' are hidden , so to see them you must first click on 'tools' then 'folder options', then 'view', then click on 'show hidden files& folders' then click ok, then you will be able to browse your want to the folder. I suggest when you find the folder that you create a shortcut to it on the desktop

NOTE 2 the 'user name' in the above paths is your WINDOWS login user name, eg Administrator

note 3 these shortcuts assume your windows is installed on 'C' drive

and if the mod you want to use is from an EARLIER sins/entrenchment version place the mod in the mods folder FOR THAT version eg mods-entrenchment v1.03, then download and run my mods updater from the latest version archive which will have the same number as the vanilla sins version number, and AFTER updating the mod(s) to the current version for any mods of pre 1.04 entrenchment ALSO run the manifest maker on ENTITY manifests on EACH of the mods EXCEPT for total conversion mods

harpo

I've tried untoggling read only for it, and then applied the changes, but then when i go back onto it, it comes up that its still read only again

I'm using the normal sins pack, trilogy, I'm trying to place it into my user area, but as the only user account on my machine is an administrator, its fucking up and not giving me permission

Thanks dude, I'm hoping it shall help, but i still can't find the option, uch im so confused lol, plus i now randomly have this virus called aqyaleym, It's a windos virus but i am unable to remove it myself as it keeps coming back, if anyone has ideas about that, i know this is a modding forum but i figure, while im here eh?

That confused me haha

sorry.

As for the mod, still wont work, still needs administrator permission even though i am one lol

No its the installation, when i extract the files, i get the error message that i dont have permssion to edit the folders contents so to speak

and WHERE are you trying to move the mods too?

harpo

Then that is where the problem lies.

You put the mods in one of these files depending on which .exe you plan on using (Diplomacy = Trinity)

Is this the file location you are talking about?

C:\Users\Emo Dai\AppData\Local\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire\Mods-v1.19

That is mine hehe

That is what I love about the newest version, Rebellion, they finally ditch the %appdata% directory to store the files, and store it in the Documents folder isntead

Hold on, i now have more mod folders

C:\Users\Emo Dai\AppData\Local\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire\Mods-Diplomacy v1.00

C:\Users\Emo Dai\AppData\Local\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire\Mods-Entrenchment v1.05