Texture Optimizer Modified INI and HOWTO use Guide

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,805 endorsements) 📥 27,827 downloads 📌 v1.3 📅 5/16/2013
⚪ Last updated 2013

By Thorne67 · Utilities

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/25/2013 📅 Created: 5/16/2013
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 6.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #6 of 41 Utilities mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

WoW. 5000 downloads...many thanks to all who read the posts sections and updates people have posted. Also many many thanks to those who endorsed.

If the original author incorporates this or just want me to remove it then just let me know. You MIGHT want to print this webpage for HOW TO instructions on the actual program...

This is a modified INI for the Ordenador Texture Optimizer that will ignore TXT, RAR, ZIP, NIF, 7z, ESP and ESM file extensions. Backup the original and replace with this. There was no REAL problem with the original but it kept halting on all those above file extensions or pausing, so I edited the INI to ignore em for Skyrim. Dunno if they're required for other games though so keep your original INI backed up if you're gonna use Ordenador for any other games that have DDS textures.

Couldn't get an answer from the author for help on how to do it so I muggled through it. I'm unable to use SMCO and the Ordenador Texture Optimizer has never let me down.

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/12801 REQUIRED MAIN PROGRAM

What does it do? Well for those of us anchient computer users it is an awesome small program that shrinks texture files down for various games. Check out just ONE of my armor replacers.

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/35909 I know my armors are BAD. It's just to show you what 8k textures shrunk to 512 look like.

Everything was shrunk down from 8k to 512k. I was finally able to use the HiResTexturePacks also. From like 1GB per tex pack down to about 300mb and still looking great.

Update. Files now included in my "ignore" list are as follows...please PM me for additions. Some of these MAY be default ignores.

Added INI per request Preserve_File = .nif Preserve_File = .fuz Preserve_File = .wav Preserve_File = .xwm Preserve_File = .tri Preserve_File = .lip Preserve_File = .psd Preserve_File = .zip Preserve_File = .rar Preserve_File = .pex Preserve_File = .psc Preserve_File = .bsl Preserve_File = .xml Preserve_File = .seq Preserve_File = . 7z Preserve_File = .esm Preserve_File = .esp Preserve_File = .rtf Preserve_File = .jpg Preserve_File = .pdf Preserve_File = *.txt Preserve_Folder = texturesmeshes

HOW TO USE ORDENADOR? Textures Check, Fix, Compress, Improves perfomace game. Games: SKYRIM, FALLOUT 3 & NV, STALKER, OBLIVION, MORROWIND and others.

Ok. Under MY guide here (this is Thorne67. I write guides for Skyrim n stuff..) is the original author notes.

This is NOT a mod so if you installed it with NMM or another Mod manager you messed up and have a mess to clean up. Sorry. Can't help you on that one. THIS is a UTILITY program for DOWNSIZING textures.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A modified INI file for Ordenador Texture Optimizer that excludes TXT, RAR, ZIP, NIF, 7z, ESP, and ESM extensions, preventing accidental processing of non-texture files. For Skyrim modders using Ordenador, this simple drop-in replacement streamlines texture optimization. With 1,805 endorsements and 27,827 downloads, it's a community-trusted utility tweak.

✨ Key Features

Modified INI for Ordenador Texture Optimizer that ignores TXT, RAR, ZIP, NIF, 7z, ESP, and ESM file extensions.
Simple drop-in replacement: backup original INI and replace with this one.
Prevents Ordenador from processing non-texture files, reducing risk of corruption or wasted time.
Last updated May 2013, but still relevant for users of the original Ordenador tool.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 1,805 endorsements and 27,827 downloads — clearly a go-to fix for Ordenador users.
  • Dead simple to install: just backup and replace one INI file, no mod manager needed.
  • Saves you from accidentally nuking your mod files — that's a real headache avoided.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2013 — if you're using a newer version of Ordenador, this INI might not match its settings.
  • No documentation beyond the description — you're on your own if you want to tweak the INI further.
  • Only useful if you actually use Ordenador; if you've moved to other texture tools, this is irrelevant.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim modders who use Ordenador Texture Optimizer and want to prevent it from touching non-texture files. If you've ever had Ordenador mess with your mod archives or plugins, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't use Ordenador or prefer a more modern texture optimization tool.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Before replacing the INI, make a backup of your original Ordenador INI so you can revert if needed.
  • After installing, run Ordenador on a test folder with mixed file types to confirm it skips the excluded extensions.
  • If you're using a mod manager like MO2, you can drop the INI into Ordenador's directory manually — no need to install via manager.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
Thorne67
Version
1.3
Downloads
27,827
Endorsements
1,805
Category
Utilities
Created
5/16/2013
Updated
5/25/2013

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