SMAPI not recognizing manifest.json files even though they are there

[Acotas]

I am trying to run a mod for the first time and followed the instructions I found here: https://github.com/FlashShifter/StardewValleyExpanded/wiki/Install-guide

When I try to run the game, SMAPI gives an error saying the mods couldn't be added because none of the files are manifest.json files, even though they are clearly there. In the mod folder, there is a separate folder for each mod, and within each folder, there are multiple files, one of which is the manifest.json file. Pictures are attached.

Does anyone know why this is happening and what I can do to fix it?

Thanks!

 

[Cassialli]

The windows folder is causing the issues as there is no manifest.json files inside that folder. The error should go away once you delete it.

 

[gumdrop4eight]

I have the same issue with the Fresh Meat mod but it is only saying that one of the 4 folders doesn't have a manifest.jason file but when I look in the folder it says there is one. you said the error would go away when you delete it. what is it that should be deleted? it worked fine yesterday but today it isn't working right. I want to use this mod in the game and would like to know how to fix the issue?