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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).
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 ==
== 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 2.46 Installer (8 MB) for Windows. It has DDS support.
*[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 2.5.4 Windows installer (third from the top).It must be 2.5.4. Oddly the latest 2.6.1 does not run blender.
*[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/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.
*[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 ==
== Installing ==
After you've downloaded everything you need to install you can start installing.
After you've downloaded everything you need to install you can start installing.


===Python 2.5.4===
===Python 2.6.4===
Begin with Python 2.5.4. Run it with default settings; just keep clicking next until you're done.  
Begin with Python 2.6.4. Run it with default settings; just keep clicking next until you're done.  


===PyFFI===
===PyFFI===
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'''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.
'''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 2.46===
===Blender 2.49b===
When that's done you can begin installing Blender 2.46. 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 2.46 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===
===NifTools scripts===
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