New Vegas Save Cleaner
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #13 of 38 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Welcome to the New Vegas Save Cleaner tool Note: V 1. 2 is in the works This tool is designed to remove all REFR\'s from your save file in a click of a button OR remove just one :) The way the tool works, is: If a Reference is flagged as moved or Havok moved is deleted from the game including its data. this in turn, lets the game reset the item back to its default location, hence saving save file space. (well actually the Player moved them, havok looks after them ^_^) The tool is designed and coded to be 100% safe, but bare in mind im only Human ;). this tool can easily clean-up the following, just to name a few: Doors that are opened and you did not close them cabinets/containers that where glitched out of position UNLOADED references Weapons laying around apparel laying around bottle caps laying around bottles cans broomsticks These REFR\'s are not touched Anything that is not flagged as moved Known Issue: Nil the tool goes though your save file and deletes these references and then the game resets them to there default location, hence no need to save anything to your save file You can manually search for an item if you know your FORMID this is a static reference: 001176AA etc this is a dynamic reference: FF1176AA etc The tool knows the difference :D, so just enter the FORM ID as you see it :D You will be surprised just how many references are loafing your save file down. Running on my 60Hr save file the tool found 16600+ references the tool cleaned up these references and viola my savefile size dropped from 6MB to 5MB AND THE LOADING TIMES WERE GOOD AS NEW!!!!!! Your quests progress and other save data is not touched. This is purely for the References in game. //////////////////////////////// How to use the tool: //////////////////////////////// Remember a backup is always necessary ^_^ 1. load up your save game of New Vegas 2. open the console using the ~ key on your keyboard 3. type in the following save mysave 1 4. wait a few minutes while the dump is generating the \"mysave.ess.txt\" AND \"mysave.ess\" 5. load up New Vegas Save Cleaner 6. click fix all REFR\'s and then select \"mysave.ess.txt\" AND \"mysave.ess\" in your New Vegas saves folder 7. the tool will take approx 30 sec searching for the REFRs\' to remove 8. the tool will take approx 1min removing the found REFR\'s 9. once finished load \"mysave.ess\" in New Vegas again 10 play ^_^ If you have suggestions for improvements or if you have found a bug, email seifer69er BAHAMUT07@LIVE. COM. AU Prerequist software for windows 1. download Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86) http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5555 2. download Microsoft . NET Framework 4 (Web Installer) http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17851 Note: the tool is in english, but works on all language save files ^_^ If you are happy with this
New Vegas Save Cleaner is a utility mod for Fallout: New Vegas that removes unnecessary clutter from save files to reduce loading times. With 2,121 endorsements and 39,730 downloads, it's a trusted tool for players with bloated saves, though it hasn't been updated since 2013.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 2,121 endorsements and nearly 40k downloads
- Directly addresses a common pain point: bloated saves causing long load times
- Lightweight utility that does one job without extra bloat
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches or mods
- No detailed instructions or documentation provided by the author
- Potential risk of save corruption if used improperly, though no reports in the description
For Fallout: New Vegas players who have heavily modded playthroughs and notice long loading screens. If you're a completionist with tons of items and quests, this can help streamline your save. Skip if you're a casual player with small save files or if you're wary of modifying saves.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Always back up your save files before running any cleaner, just in case.
- Run the cleaner after a long play session to see the most benefit in load times.
- If you use mods that add many items, this tool is especially useful to keep your save lean.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- seifer69er
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 39,730
- Endorsements
- 2,121
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 2/21/2013
- Updated
- 2/21/2013
🔧 How to Install New Vegas Mods
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