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 == Introduction ==
 This is a small tutorial on how to install [[Blender]] with working [[NIF_Importers_and_Exporters|NIF import/export scripts]]. It's not at all complicated, but you have to install a few other software packages besides Blender itself. This tutorial assumes you're using Windows XP, if you're unsure if that's the case do press:
-  Pause/Break key + Windows key
+  Windows Key + Pause/Break
-and at the top right below ''System:'' it should read Microsoft Windows XP.
+and at the top right below ''System:'' it should read Microsoft Windows XP. There appear to be some issues with installing PyFFI on WIndows Vista, but these can be easily overcome (see Installing PyFFI below).
+If you're using '''Windows Vista''' or '''Windows 7''' go here:
+[http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=12248 TESNexus]
+Follow the instructions '''precisely''' and download the versions/packages specified. If you do not follow the instructions closely with the right program versions certain required items will not install.
 == Downloading ==
-First of all you need to download the following, don't install anything yet.
+'''If you're not using Windows Vista or Windows 7''' download the following, don't install anything yet.
-*[http://www.blender.org/download/get-blender/ Blender from blender.org] get the Blender 2.45 Installer (8 MB) for Windows. If you want DDS support with Blender (which is very convenient to have), get the [http://download.blender.org/release/Blender2.46rc/ Blender 2.46 release candidate].
+*[http://www.blender.org/download/get-blender/ Blender from blender.org] get the Blender 2.49b Installer (8 MB) for Windows. It has DDS support.
-*[http://www.python.org/download/ Python from python.org] get the Python 2.5.1 Windows installer (third from the top).
+*[http://www.python.org/download/ Python from python.org] get the Python 2.6.4 Windows x86 installer (on top). Do not pick the 64 bit version, as it still lacks some essential functionality for PyFFI.
 *[http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=149157 Blender NIF import/export scripts from sourceforge.net] click the green download button behind Blender NIF scripts (top one) and choose the file that ends on ''windows.exe''.
 *[http://sourceforge.net/project/platformdownload.php?group_id=199269 PyFFI from sourceforge] click the green download button.
-Alternatively, you can also download various versions that are compatible with each other at [http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=12248 TESNexus] along with additional click-for-click install instructions.
+'''If you ARE using Windows Vista or Windows 7 go here:'''
+[http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=12248 TESNexus]
+Follow the instructions '''precisely''' and download the versions/packages specified. If you do not follow the instructions closely with the right program versions certain required items will not install.
 == Installing ==
 After you've downloaded everything you need to install you can start installing.
-===Python 2.5.2===
+===Python 2.6.4===
-Begin with Python 2.5.2. Run it with default settings; just keep clicking next until you're done. You can install PyFFI right after that the same way. PyFFI is needed for the Blender NIF scripts. Just keep clicking next like you did so well while installing Python.
+Begin with Python 2.6.4. Run it with default settings; just keep clicking next until you're done.
+===PyFFI===
+This isn't too complicated, just run the program and keep clicking next until its done.
+'''Important Note:''' There seems to be some issues with installing PyFFI on Windows Vista. In order to overcome these right-click on the PyFFI installer and click on 'Properties'. Then go to the 'Compatibility' tab, and click the "Run in a different version of Windows" check-box. Select 'Windows XP Service Pack 2', or something similar. Click OK, then try and run the program again. It should install correctly, after which you can continue on to the next step.
-===Blender 2.45===
+===Blender 2.49b===
-When that's done you can begin installing Blender 2.45. Double click the installation file and press next, I agree, next, next, install, *wait a second* click OK, uncheck the box that says Run Blender 2.45 and click Exit. Basically; put yourself on autopilot but don't forget to uncheck that box.
+When that's done you can begin installing Blender 2.49b. Double click the installation file and press next, I agree, next, next, install, *wait a second* click OK, uncheck the box that says Run Blender 2.49 and click Exit. Basically; put yourself on autopilot but don't forget to uncheck that box.
 ===NifTools scripts===
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 == Enjoying the goods ==
-That's it, you've installed everything you need to run Blender and the most recent NIF scripts. You can delete all install executables if you need to free disk space, but if you don't put them somewhere save in case you need to reinstall or repair an installation.
+That's it, you've installed everything you need to run Blender and the most recent NIF scripts. You can delete all install executables if you need to free disk space, but if you don't put them somewhere safe in case you need to reinstall or repair an installation.
 ''Note: You don't have to configure the NIF scripts like you did with the version 1.5.7 and older. You can now choose the NIF version directly from the export screen.''
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 == Downloading ==
 *[http://download.blender.org/release/Blender2.43/ Blender 2.43], choose '''blender-2.43-windows.exe'''.
-*[http://www.python.org/download/releases/2.4.4/ Python 2.4.4], get '''python-2.4.4.msi'''.
+*[http://www.python.org/download/releases/2.5.4/], get '''python-2.4.4.msi'''.
 *[http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=149157&package_id=166219&release_id=431662 NifTools Blender export scripts 1.5.7], get '''blender_nif_scripts-1.5.7-windows.exe'''.
 Or get this complete package, including NifSkope 0.9.8, [http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=12248 here at TESNexus].