i dont get it i tried to install but everytime i play the game no mods are on like ive taken them from the downloads and put them in the data for oblivion like the tutorial on youtube said but im virtually computer inept ide really appreciate if someone anyone could futher instruct me in the process of installation thanks

in the oblivion launcher click on "data files" and checkmark the mods youd like to use

It's simple, download the mod. Double-click computer,Click Local disk C:/,Go to program files, Betheseda softworks, Oblivion, Data. Then copy/paste all the files in the mod file you downloaded(note: you need a decompression program such as winRar or winZip) into your data folder. Click mergeto merge the meshe/textures and esp. file. Unfotunately, I don't know if your interface is the same as mine... So forgive me if this makes no sense Then, Go to your oblivion launcher, Click the menu option "data Files" And activate the esp. file.

I have a set of help files for newcomers. They are available here: (click on the highlighted text below)

http://s1.zetaboards.com/TheStormRavenLibrary/forum/256092/

Start at number 1 and it will guide you through installing a very simple mod that it has you download.

Also, there is a problem with using mods in Vista if you install Oblivion to the default location.

Quoted from the Oblivion Mods FAQ WIKI

Using VISTA only: If you have downloaded and installed, and the mod is appearing in your Data Files List, but not in your game. Then you should reinstall Oblivion into a different directory instead of the default.

Installing mods on a Windows Vista system is bit trickier than it is on Windows XP due to Vista's increased security.

For best results, it is recommended to install Oblivion to a location other than the default C:\Program Files\ folder. Another location such as C:\Oblivion\ or D:\games\Oblivion\ will work better. This will avoid the file permission problems many users have experienced due to the increased security restrictions Vista places on the Program Files folder.

Wiki entry on installing Oblivion in Vista: http://cs.elderscrolls.com/constwiki/index.php/Windows_Vista

If you can't, or just don't want to reinstall Oblivion, try this.

Vista users may have to disable a security function known as UAC. If you have downloaded and installed, and the mod is appearing in your Data Files List, but not in your game check to see if UAC is turned on. If so. Look here for instructions on how to turn it off. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vis...-windows-vista/