# Utilities
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:exclamation: NOTE: This version of the guide has been pretty much depreciated in favor of the new guide [here](https://vivanewvegas.github.io) :exclamation:
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### **[NVSE](http://nvse.silverlock.org/)**
<span style="color:#ff8040">Special Install Instructions: </span>
> **Extract the 4 .dll files, the .exe, and the *Data* folder from NVSE to the New Vegas main directory**
> **Right click on your desktop and create a new folder called *NVSE*
> In that folder, create a new text document called *nvse_config.ini* (Make sure you have application extensions visable and replace the .txt with .ini)**
> **Copy and paste the following into the .ini:**
>
[Memory]
DefaultHeapInitialAllocMB=400

>**Save the .ini and exit**
>**Right click on the *NVSE* folder and add it to a 7zip or WinRAR archive**
>**Title the archive *NVSE_Config***
>**Select the  button on the top bar of MO2**
>**Double-click the archive you just created and install it**
>
-- NVSE extends the scripting capabilities of the game and is essential for most mods

### **[JIP LN NVSE Plugin](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/58277?tab=files)**
Install normally

<span style="color:#ff8040">Special Activation Instructions: </span>
> **Double click on JIP LN in the left-pane of MO**
> **Click on *nvse/plugins/jip_nvse.ini***
> **Set *bEnableFO3Repair* to 1 at the bottom of the .ini**

-- Adds new functions to NVSE

### **[FNV 4GB Patcher](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/62552?tab=files)**
<span style="color:#ff8040">Special Installation Instructions: </span>
> **Extract the .exe from the archive to the main directory**
> **Run the .exe as an adminstrator and click enter**
> **Exit once the patcher has finished**
> **You'll know if it worked if *FalloutNV_backup.exe* is created in your directory**
> **After installing this, run the game through the *New Vegas* option in Mod Organizer instead of the *NVSE* option**

-- Lets FNV use 4gb of ram instead of 2 and auto-detects and runs NVSE when you launch the game through the default executable

NOTE: This patch is still needed with the GOG version for the NVSE auto-detection. Also, the patch will need to re-run if you validate your game files

### **[OneTweak](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/59266/?tab=files)**
Install normally

-- Lets the game run in borderless fullscreen and have dynamic process priority

### **[Console Paste Support](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/65906?tab=files)**
Install normally

-- Allows for pasting within the console as well as a few other features

### **[New Vegas Anti Crash](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/53635/?tab=files)**
Install normally

-- Uses magic to prevent crashes

### **For Non-Windows 10 Users: [New Vegas Stutter Remover](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/34832/?tab=files)**
<span style="color:#ff8040">Special Installation Instructions: </span>
> **Download an updated .ini [here](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/66139?tab=files)**
>**If you use Windows 10, set *bHookCriticalSections* to 0 to prevent crashing**

-- Fixes issues in the game engine to improve worst-case performance

### **For Windows 10 Users: [New Vegas Tick Fix](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/66537?tab=files)**
Install normally

-- Stripped down version of NVSR designed specifically to work with Windows 10

### **[GECK Extender](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/64888?tab=files)**
Files to install:
>**Geck Extender
>GECK 4GB and NVSE Patcher**
>
<span style="color:#ff8040">Special Installation Instructions: </span>
>**Install the *GECK Extender* file normally**
>**Extract the .exe from *GECK 4GB and NVSE Patcher* to the main directory**
> **Run the .exe as an adminstrator and click enter**
> **Exit once the patcher has finished**
> **You'll know if it worked if *Geck_backup* is created in your directory**
>
-- Extends GECK functionality and fixes many bugs

### **[Ogg Vorbis Libraries](https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/61265?tab=files)**
<span style="color:#ff8040">Special Installation Instructions: </span>
>**Extract the .dlls to the main directory and overwrite when prompted**

-- Latest compiled Ogg Vorbis Libraries for improved sound performance

NOTE: Not needed if you plan on using the *BSA Decompressor* in the *Optional Utilities* section

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