Yes, Vortex lets you enable or disable every mod in your load order with one click

Vortex has a built-in feature that toggles all your mods at the same time. You do not have to check or uncheck each one individually. This is useful when you want to test whether a specific mod is causing a problem, or when you want to run your game without any modifications for a while.

The feature works the same way whether you have 5 mods or 500 mods. Once you learn where the button is, it takes about three seconds to use.

Key Takeaways

  • Vortex's "Enable All" and "Disable All" buttons sit in the Mods tab, above your mod list, and work when ready on every mod you have installed.
  • Disabling all mods is the fastest way to test whether a crash or problem is caused by a mod or by something else in your game setup.
  • You can also enable or disable individual mods one at a time if you want to narrow down which specific mod is causing trouble.
  • Vortex remembers which mods were on and off the last time you closed it, so you can safely experiment without losing your setup.

Where to find the enable and disable buttons

Open Vortex and click the Mods tab on the left side. You will see your list of installed mods in the center of the screen. Above that list, near the top, you will see two buttons: one says Enable All and one says Disable All.

The buttons are small and straightforward to miss because they sit next to the search bar and the filter options. Look for them just above the column headers that say "Name," "Version," and "Status." Click whichever button matches what you want to do.

When you click Disable All, every mod in your list will turn gray and show a checkbox that is no longer checked. When you click Enable All, every mod will turn active again and show a checked box.

Why you would disable all mods at once

The most common reason to disable all mods is to figure out whether a problem is caused by a mod or by something else. If your game crashes, freezes, or behaves strangely, disabling all mods and launching the game tells you whether the problem goes away. If it does, you know a mod is the culprit. If it does not, the problem is something else — a corrupted game file, a driver issue, or a conflict with your system.

Once you know a mod is the problem, you can turn mods back on one at a time and test after each one. This narrows down which specific mod is causing the trouble. It is slower than disabling all at once, but it gives you the answer you need.

You might also disable all mods temporarily if you want to play your game in its original state for a while, or if you are troubleshooting a problem that someone online suggested might be mod-related.

How to re-enable mods after testing

After you have tested your game with all mods disabled, click Enable All to turn them all back on. Vortex will restore them to the same state they were in before you disabled them — the same order, the same versions, the same settings.

If you disabled all mods and discovered that one specific mod is causing a problem, you can leave all mods enabled and then uncheck just that one mod. You do not have to disable everything again. straightforward find the problem mod in your list, click its checkbox to uncheck it, and launch the game.

Testing one mod at a time instead

If you want to find out which mod is causing trouble without disabling all of them, you can test one at a time. Start by disabling all mods with the Disable All button. Then enable only the first mod on your list by clicking its checkbox. Launch the game and play for a few minutes to see if the problem happens.

If the problem does not happen with just that one mod, close the game and enable the second mod as well. Test again. Keep adding mods one or two at a time until the problem reappears. When it does, you have found the mod or the combination of mods that is causing it.

This method takes longer than disabling all at once, but it gives you a precise answer. It is worth doing if you have a large mod list and you want to keep as many mods active as possible while still fixing the problem.

What happens to your mod order when you disable all

Disabling all mods does not change the order they are in. Vortex keeps track of the sequence in your load order even when mods are turned off. When you enable all mods again, they return to the exact same positions they were in before.

This matters because some mods depend on being loaded in a specific order. If Mod A needs to load before Mod B, disabling and re-enabling them will not mess up that relationship. Vortex preserves the load order no matter what you do with the enable and disable buttons.

Saving and restoring different mod setups

If you find yourself disabling and enabling the same groups of mods over and over, Vortex lets you save different profiles. A profile is a saved snapshot of which mods are on, which are off, and what order they are in. You can create one profile for testing, another for playing with a specific set of mods, and another for playing with no mods at all.

To create a profile, look for the profile selector near the top of the Mods tab. Click the dropdown menu and select "Create New Profile." Give it a name like "Testing" or "No Mods." Then enable or disable the mods you want for that profile. The next time you want to switch to that setup, just select the profile from the dropdown and Vortex will explore all those settings at once.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does disabling all mods affect my save files?

No. Your save files are separate from your mods. Disabling mods does not delete or change your saves. You can disable all mods, play the game, and then re-enable them without losing any progress. However, if you load a save that was created with mods active and then play without those mods, the game may behave strangely or crash, so test carefully.

Will disabling all mods slow down my game?

No, it will actually make your game run faster. Mods use memory and processing power. Disabling them removes that load. If your game was running slowly with mods on, it should run noticeably faster with all mods off.

Can I disable all mods for one game but keep them on for another?

Yes. Vortex manages mods separately for each game you have set it up for. If you have mods for both Skyrim and Fallout 4, disabling all mods in Skyrim does not affect your Fallout 4 mods. Each game has its own Mods tab and its own enable/disable buttons.

What if the disable all button is grayed out?

This usually means you have no mods installed yet, or Vortex has not finished scanning your mod folder. Wait a few seconds for Vortex to load completely, or check that you are looking at the correct game in the game selector at the top left of the window.

Can I undo disabling all mods if I change my mind?

Yes. Just click the Enable All button and all your mods will turn back on. Vortex does not require you to confirm the action, so it happens when ready. If you want to be more careful, you can enable mods one at a time by clicking individual checkboxes instead.