One of the most common causes of Minecraft Forge installation problems is outdated Java software installed on your computer. Minecraft is built around Java and if your system is not running the latest version of it, then it can cause performance issues including problems with installation of mods.
Why isn’t forge installer opening?
Minecraft Forge requires the latest Java to be installed correctly. If you are having outdated Java on your computer, it will cause issues in running the Minecraft Forge installer. Hence, update or reinstall Java to fix the issue. An outdated version of Minecraft Java Edition can also cause the same issue.
Find a mod on a modding site, and download a version compatible with your Forge, which should be the same version. Then, open the mods folder that you created before. Drag and drop the mod that you downloaded into the mods folder! That’s it.
What do I need to open forge installer?
Double-click the Forge install file.
This run the file and open the Installer. By default, the forge install file is “forge-[version number]-installer. jar.
How do you install Minecraft Forge with the launcher?
You can install Minecraft Forge in these three easy steps:
Download Minecraft Forge at the official website.
Open the downloaded installer, which will bring up the installation process.
Open the Minecraft Launcher and change the profile to ‘forge’.
What version of Minecraft do I need for mods?
To enjoy mods in Minecraft, you’ll need to be running the legacy Java Edition (this also means no mods on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, or mobile devices).
How do I run mods with Forge?
Windows
Make sure your Minecraft client is closed.
Press the Windows Key (Start)
Type in %appdata% and press enter.
Open the . minecraft folder and then enter the mods folder.
From here, just drag in the mods that you wish to add.
Open Minecraft again and click Play, and the mods should now be loaded.
