Vortex is the relatively new and modern mod manager from Nexus Mods. It is created to make modding the game as easy as possible for new users. However, users may experience Vortex deployment failure due to various reasons. It could be a result of the corruption of JSON deployment file or improper installation. Whatever the reason may be, the solutions mentioned below will help you resolve the issue.
Remove the Deployment JSON File of Vortex
Follow these instructions given below:
1. Firstly, you have
to quit Vortex and the game.
2. Stop all running
background processes in the Task Manager.
3. Then open the
Vortex’s installation directory and go to the folder of Data.
4. After that, back up
the file: vortex.deployment.json
5. Later, remove the
said file of JSON.
6. Now, once again,
attempt to deploy Vortex to test whether the problem has been fixed.
Switch the Mod Folder on the Game Drive
Follow these instructions given below:
1. You should make a
fresh folder in your preferred location.
2. Then launch the mod
manager settings and go to the section of Mods.
3. After that, edit
the location path of the folder of mod staging.
4. Later, each mod
will be shifted to the right locations through the Hardlink Deployment.
Reinstall the WinRAR App
Follow these instructions given below:
1. Firstly, close
Vortex and stop the all running background processes.
2. After that, input
the ‘control panel’ into the Windows Search section to launch the Control
Panel.
3. You should select
the Uninstall a Program option.
4. Then click on the
WinRAR app and select the Uninstall button.
5. Later, pursue the
pop-up on the window to uninstall WinRAR then reboot the system.
6. Once you finish the
reboot, download the newest WinRAR version and then install it.
Update Vortex to the Newest Build
Follow these instructions given below:
1. You should launch
the mod manager menu, reach the left section of the screen, and select the
Settings option.
2. After that, go to
the section of Vortex and look at whether ‘No Automatic Updates’ is chosen in
the update’s drop-down.
3. Select the option
of Check Now to check for the newest Vortex version.
4. Install the
necessary updates.
With the above fixes, you can resolve the deployment error related to Vortex and enjoy a seamless game modding experience.
