How To Install Minecraft Mods on Windows
Are you a Minecraft player looking to enhance your gaming experience with mods? Look no further! In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to install Minecraft 1.7.3 mods on Windows. The process is simple and requires just a few tools to get started.
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What You’ll Need
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
- ModLoader: Download ModLoader from this link.
- File Compression Software: You’ll need either 7-Zip or WinRAR to install the mods. Download 7-Zip from here or WinRAR from here.
- Mod of Choice: Select the mod you want to install. For this tutorial, we’ll use TooManyItems as an example.
Backing Up Your Game
Before you start installing mods, it’s essential to back up your saves and texture packs. While installing mods shouldn’t affect these, it’s always good to be safe. Navigate to the .minecraft folder and locate the saves and texturepacks folders. Copy and paste the contents to a safe location to ensure you don’t lose your progress or custom textures.
Installing the Mods
Once you’ve backed up your game, it’s time to install the mods. Follow these steps:
- Delete the bin folder within the .minecraft directory.
- Launch Minecraft.exe and log in to your account. This will trigger the redownload of a new bin folder to ensure proper installation of the mods.
- After Minecraft has finished updating, close the game and return to the .minecraft folder.
- Open the newly downloaded bin folder and locate the minecraft.jar file.
- Using 7-Zip or WinRAR, open the minecraft.jar file.
- Open ModLoader and the mod you want to install (e.g., TooManyItems) in separate windows.
- Delete the META-INF folder within minecraft.jar.
- Drag and drop the contents of ModLoader and your chosen mod into the minecraft.jar file.
- Launch Minecraft and enjoy your newly installed mods!
And that’s it! You’ve successfully installed Minecraft mods on your Windows system. If you found this tutorial helpful, be sure to give the video a thumbs up and consider subscribing for more Minecraft content. Happy modding!