In "Minecraft" you can do a lot - this game practically does not limit you in possibilities. You can build, craft items, brew potions, enchant weapons, and so on. Exploration of the world, taming animals, fighting mobs and much more - all this is available to you in Minecraft. But at the same time, creative fans do not stop looking for new ways to expand the gameplay, so new modifications are constantly appearing on the network that expand the functionality, add new features and items - and even new worlds. How do you add something like this to your game? How to enable a mod in Minecraft? This is exactly what you will learn from this article.
Downloading the mod
Naturally, if you want to know how to enable the mod in "Minecraft", you need to start by finding the necessary files. You need to download them to your computer, which is, in principle, very simple to do if no protection is installed on the site. But most mod creators create for the public, so mods are distributed absolutely free and free. So look for the mod you need, download it and get ready to study the installation process, as well as how to enable the mod in Minecraft.
Minecraft.jar
The first thing you need to look at is minecraft.jar. This archive will be key in your actions, since the modification is added there. The first thing you need to do is extract the content, this is done using any archiver available to you. How to include a mod in Minecraft in this folder? Very simple - you need to copy all the files that you downloaded from the Internet and move them to the archive you just extracted. If the system asks you to replace duplicate files - confirm, this is necessary for the mods to work. When the copying process is complete, you will need to make sure minecraft.jar takes the form of an archive again. To do this, use the archiver again. After that you can start the game - mods are added to Minecraft exclusively programmatically, you don't have to activate anything else in the game itself.
Backup
Before making any changes to the minecraft.jar file, you need to make sure that you have a backup copy of it on your computer. This is a fairly standard practice that is used everywhere, not only in computer games, but in all matters related to software. If something goes wrong during the installation of the mod, then you will not be able to manually return everything as it was. Then you can completely remove the corrupted version and revert to a backup that will restore everything to its original state. Therefore, never forget about it - it is the key point in the installation of any unofficial mod, add-on or extension.
Mod activation
It's time to figure out how to enable the mod. This question arises from many gamers who patched their client, but did not receive any changes. As already mentioned, no additional activation is required - you just need to start the game and enjoy the process. If nothing has changed for you, then something went wrong. First of all, try to delete the META-INF folder, which often interferes with the normal activation of the mod. If that doesn't work, then you just need a backup. Try to remove the installed modification and, using the backup copy, reinstall it. Nothing succeeded? It means that something is wrong with the modification itself. You'd better try downloading it from another site, preferably from the official developer page of this mod. Or contact technical support if available.
In Minecraft, it is not easy and fast, but also not very difficult. If you follow the instructions exactly, then you will succeed, there are many points in the instructions for installing Minecraft mods, more than usually given on other sites because I described everything in detail and I want you to be able to fix everything in case of an error. everything else is a more detailed description.
1. Check compatibility versions of the mod and the game. The versions must match, or the instructions for the mod must contain a postscript about which versions of the game the mod is suitable for.
In my case, the version of the plugin is indicated in its name, and the version of the game (shown immediately after entering the game) matches it:
2. Close Minecraft if the game is running.
3. Open the game folder... Usually it can be found by entering in "Start-Search Window" or "Start-Run" "% APPDATA% \. Minecraft". The manual game folder in Windows 7 can be found at - C: \ Users \ User \ AppData \ Roaming \ .minecraft.
4. Navigate to the "bin" folder and then make a copy of the minecraft.jar file(make a backup). If something is wrong, then you can restore the game to its previous state.
5. Open and unpack minecraft.jar using an archiver such as "WinRar".
6. Copy the folder and mod files to the unzipped folder.
7. Delete the "META-INF" folder if there is one. Without this, the game will not start, if there is no such folder, then skip this item and move on.
8. Select all files and send them to minecraft.jar archive(zip format).
9. Copy the resulting minecraft.jar file and paste it into the bin folder instead of the original (replace).
9. Start the game... If the game does not start, then delete minecraft.jar and paste a backup copy instead, always with the name minecraft.jar.
Sometimes Minecraft players get bored with the simple, familiar version. They want to add more variety to the game and go in search of new adventures. Mods (from the word "modification") allow you to supplement the game, add new elements in the graphics, increase the possibilities and expand the game world. For example, with their help, you can achieve the immortality of the protagonist, supply with new equipment and weapons. You can replace the textures of trees, houses and other structures that are boring for a long time playing with more interesting ones. For all this, fashion was invented. But many people ask the question: on Minecraft? "In this article you can find the most detailed answer to your question.
Important information
Before you should check their version, also check the version of the game itself. If the type of mod and game are different, then both elements will not work correctly. You should also find out what programs are required to install modifications. As a rule, these are Forge or ModLoader developments.
The first way is through Forge. First you need to download this program, it should be noted that it must correspond to the version of the game.
After that, you must open the minecraft.jar file (you can do this with any archiver). This document is stored in hidden folders with the game, which can be found by doing the following on a PC: open Windows 7 - C: / User / "Username" / AppData / Roaming / .minecraft / bin "Username" is the folder of your computer profile.
When you find the Minecraft.jar file, you need to open the archive with the Forge program and transfer all its contents to the Minecraft.jar file. After these two steps are completed, start the Minecraft game. In the meantime, Forge should scan the files for the given application and then create a Mods folder.
The next way to install a mod on Minecraft is through ModLoader.
First of all, download the latest version of the program from the official website. If you download the old type of this software, then the mod may not install or work incorrectly. Then open the Minecraft.jar file using the archiver. It is stored in and if its location cannot be found, then the path to the file will be described below:
Windows 7 - C: / User / "Username" / AppData / Roaming / .minecraft / bin "Username" is your computer profile folder.
The second step is to open the ModLoader archive and move all files to Minecaft.jar. And to install the mod you need, you need to move the folder with it to the Minecraft.jar file. After that, just go to the game and enjoy it.
Mods that do not need to install additional programs
There are add-ons that do not require Forge and ModLoader to be installed. To run them, you just need to open the Minecraft.jar file and move the mod folder to this file.
Read this information beforehand. Be extremely careful when downloading various modifiers, because instead of add-ons, you can download a virus. Always save information only from verified sites.
If you install a large number of modifications, they may be incompatible and conflict. In such a case, just delete some mods. Therefore, after installing this system, make a Minecraft backup. If the version of the mod and the client is different, then you should not install it, since they will not interact with each other. That's all, now you know how to install the mod on Minecraft.
Mod is a special add-on that adds new features to the game in order to expand it and make it more interesting. They come in a variety of ways, allowing you to realize a large number of players' desires. There are options when you can download any version of minecraft with mods already installed, for example, Minecraft 1.3.2 with (ModsPack).
Some mods are installed by replacing some components of the game, while others are installed using downloaders such as Forge. The first ones are not entirely safe to use: the game may not start, and in order to return it as it was, you will have to reinstall it, or stock up on a copy in advance. For this reason, the idea was born of creating bootloaders that make the process safer and, just as important, simpler.
There are notes to their descriptions that indicate which type of installation they are using. Most often it is ModLoader and Forge.
Loaders from both cannot be used at the same time, otherwise the game will not be able to start.
Installation for Minecraft 1.6 and older
Starting from this version, the installation process has changed:
The main game file "minecraft.jar" has disappeared. Instead, folders with profiles have been created, which contain version files. These folders are located in the "versions" directory.
In the official launcher, version files are overwritten if they have been changed. The same thing can happen in some other launchers.
Accordingly, mods for ModLoader are placed in "jar" version files.
If an automatic installation is performed via Forge, then you just need to move the finished mod to the "mods" folder.
You need a bootloader to install mods. How to install it is stated on the developers website. Nothing complicated: download, run, follow the instructions of the program.
Installing ModLoader
- Download the mod you need.
- In the "Start" menu, select the "Run" dialog (or hold down WIN + R). Write “% appdata% .minecraft” in it and press Enter.
- Go to the "versions" folder. Select the version you want and copy it by changing the name.
- In the copy, you need to rename the old files "* .jar" and "* .json", they must match the name of the folder.
- The one that is "json", open with notepad. But better through Notepad ++, it is more convenient for such things and has syntax highlighting, making it easier to navigate through the code.
- At the top there will be an item "id", which contains the old name of the profile. Replace it with a new one (folder name) and save.
- The "* .jar" file can be opened through any archiver. Add files from the mod to it, replacing the existing ones. Delete the "META-INF" folder, because mods will not start with it, or the game itself. Instructions on how to do everything correctly can be found in the description for the mod. As a rule, you need to unpack the downloaded archive, these will be the files that need to be replaced.
- Go to the launcher, select the created profile in its settings and try to enter the game. If the installation was successful, it will launch with the mods.
Installing Forge
Forge will be installed -install any mod!
At the moment, this is the main program for installing new mods for minecraft. The installation is different depending on the version of the game. I distinguish between installation on versions before Minecraft 1.6.x and after Minecraft 1.6.x
Installing versions after Minecraft 1.6.x
Installing versions BEFORE Minecraft 1.6.x
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Minecraft is the best survival sandbox ever created by the gaming industry. Its capabilities have long gone beyond the ordinary cubic world. Advanced shaders, improved graphics, new blocks and inventory - all this brought mods to the game, and to the common people - mods. Let's explore how to install such mods.
Before starting the installation, you need to download two auxiliary programs. You can use "ModLoader" and "AudioMod". The first one allows you to run files that are not included in the standard package of the game. And the second - will reproduce the sounds included in the assembly of the mod. To download "ModLoader" go here and "AudioMod" can be found. After you have downloaded the mod you like, it is worth checking if the versions of the assemblies of the mod and your game client are the same. You should also make sure that the utilities mentioned in the first paragraph will work correctly with your launcher. If the versions do not match, look for a new mod, otherwise nothing will work. It should also be mentioned that some assemblies may not function correctly, conflicting with one another. After that, we proceed to the installation of the modifications itself. First, find a file called "minecraft.jar". It can be located along the following path:- C: / Users / Account Name / AppData / Roaming / .minecraft / bin - for Windows Vista, 7 or 8.
- C: / Documents and Settings / Account Name / Application Data / .minecraft / bin - for Windows XP.
This file should be opened with an archiver, for example, 7Zip or WinRAR. To do this, right-click on the icon and select "Open with", a list of programs will be presented here.
In the window that opens, find the "META-INF" folder. Subsequently, it must be removed. This must be done so that when a new world is generated, you do not have a black screen instead of a landscape. Next, copy and replace all the files from the modification assembly. Thus, you can add new inventory and interior items, unique ore or blocks to the game world. If the monitor still turns black, this indicates broken mod files - and you will have to restore the standard data. Therefore, we recommend that you make a "clean" backup of all files in advance, and then replace them.
And finally, a few small tips. If the modifications are not installed, look in the folder with them for the document "Readme.txt". Some mod builds may have their own instructions and instructions for installing them. In addition, do not try to combine textures from different modifications with each other, as some items can disappear.
