Troubleshooting: Common Problems & How to Fix
The majority of problems with the mod-loading tools are caused either by installing them incorrectly, or trying to use an old/outdated version of the tools. If in doubt, make sure you downloaded the correct tools from the How To Install Mods page.
Common Error Messages
Below is a list of common error messages, along with explanations, and suggestions of how to fix them. For a quick overview of the list, refer to the table of contents on the left-hand side of your screen (may not be available on mobile).
DOOMEternalx64vk.exe has a wrong MD5 hash
"DOOMEternalx64vk.exe has a wrong MD5 hash!"
Explanation:
Each version of EternalModInjector is designed to work with a specific version of the game. This error means EternalModInjector.bat is looking for a different version of the DOOMEternalx64vk.exe file than the one you have.
How to Fix:
There are three common reasons why this error can occur:
- Your game needs to be updated (in this case, update it through Steam/Bethesda/Microsoft/etc).
- You are using an out-of-date version of the mod-loading tools. You can always find the most updated version by following the links in the How To Install Mods page.
- You downloaded mod-loading tools from the wrong version of the game. If you have the Microsoft Store version, make sure you download the Microsoft Store version of the tools (not Steam/Bethesda).
<Other Filename> has a wrong MD5 hash
e.g. "packagemapspec.json" has a wrong MD5 hash!
Explanation:
This usually means you updated the game or mod-loading tools without following the proper steps. In general, you must always verify/repair your installation through Steam/Bethesda before updating the mod-loading tools.
How to Fix:
This can be fixed by following the steps on this page: Resetting Your Backups.
Meta.resources is outdated or pre-modded
"meta.resources is outdated or pre-modded!"
How to Fix:
This error message isn't used anymore. This means your version of the mod-loading tools is out-of-date. To fix this, go to the How To Install Mods page and follow the instructions there to download the latest version.