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How to Install 'Minecraft' Mods and Resource Packs to Re-invent the Game

Mods can be installed in "Minecraft" by playing the "Java Edition" and then using the third-party Minecraft Forge app. - Minecraft Forge will provide you with the folder to store your mods, and help you enable them in "Minecraft." You can also make use of Minecraft Forge to install resource packs that change the game's graphics.



If you are a fan of "Minecraft," but are getting tired of the game, you may want to check out mods.



Mods, which is short for "modifications," are pieces of software that change how "Minecraft" functions. Modifications can alter the rules of the time-space continuum. Some mods can transform enemies into deadly zombies. Combining a few mods that include flags, for example, and custom weapons, and you can transform your game into a fierce game of Capture the Flag with friends.



Resource packs, also known as texture packs, can be used to alter the textures of any item in the game. These packs can be very useful in changing the appearance of the game while playing the same game.



It is important to note that resource packs and mods only work with the "Java Edition" of "Minecraft," available for Mac, Windows, and Linux computers.





How do I install "Minecraft" mods




To use mods to play mods in Minecraft it is necessary to install Minecraft Forge, find the mods you'd like online, add your mods to "Minecraft," and troubleshoot any issues that might occur. Here's how it works.






Install Minecraft Forge


Before you can install "Minecraft" mods, you'll need to install a no-cost app known as Minecraft Forge. Forge is a third-party software that allows you to manage, install, enable and deactivate any mod.



Minecraft Forge can be downloaded via the official website. Download the "Recommended" version and ensure that the number in the left sidebar corresponds with the version of Minecraft you own.



After installing Forge start your computer and then open the Minecraft Launcher. A new options menu will appear. Select "Forge" from the menu, and then click "Play."



This will start "Minecraft" with Forge enabled. If you have completed the process correctly you will find a new menu named "Mods" in the main menu.






Find the 'Minecraft' mods you're looking for





Numerous websites offer free "Minecraft" mods. Two of the most popular are minecraftmods.com and curseforge.com. You can search Google for the mods that you're looking for, if you don't find them on these sites.



However regardless of the source you choose, conduct some research. Like all third-party downloads, you'll want to look a bit deeper to be sure the mod download is secure and won't cripple your game by bugs - or do worse, like installing malware.



Also make sure that any mod you download is compatible with the specific version of "Minecraft" that you're running.



Both of these websites have search features and comment sections, which let users comment on any issues they've experienced from the mod download.



Curseforge lets you sort mods by mods, with millions of downloads.






Add your mods to 'Minecraft


To see your mod in action , download the mod file and place it in the folder that Forge created, dubbed "mods". If you can't find this folder, save the mod file you downloaded wherever else you are able to locate it.





1. Open "Minecraft" while running Forge and then click the "Mods" option from the main menu.


2. Click "Open mods folder." This will open the Forge folder to install mods.


3. You can then use your Mac's Finder or Windows's File Explorer to locate the mod file that you downloaded. Drag-and-drop the mod file or copy-and-paste it into the appropriate Forge mods directory.





Emma Witman/Insider To ensure that the mods are properly installed restart your computer, and then launch Java with Forge selected. You will see the mod you have installed in the "Mods menu.








Troubleshooting


If "Minecraft" has an issue loading after one or more mods have been installed, don't panic. Bugs and other problems will be expected, and usually for simple reasons.



Make sure that you copied over the right files and that the mod you downloaded can work with your version of "Minecraft."



If the game does not load, "Minecraft", will display an error log. You can then inspect it to determine what mod was responsible for the crash. Once you've found it then open your mods folder, remove the problematic mod, and then launch the game again.






How to install 'Minecraft' resource packs


To make Minecraft more interesting You can add resource packs. They won't impact gameplay, but could alter the way buildings and blocks look.



You can find resource packs at well-known sources such as curseforge.com or other sites, like resourcepack.net. Here's how you can add one to your game.



1. Download the resource pack you want that you will receive in the form of an .zip file, and copy the file. Don't unzip the file, but instead copy it once it has been zipped.


2. Open "Minecraft: Java Edition," and click "Options," then "Resource Packs."
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Select "Open Pack Folder" and then copy-and-paste or drag-and drop the zip file into the folder. If you do not see the resource pack listed right away under "Available," go ahead and restart "Minecraft." It should appear.





Change the resource pack's name to "Available" instead of "Selected."






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You are now all set. You may notice changes based on the resource pack.





How do I switch resource packs off or on while playing


If you start playing and find the new resource pack distracting, or if you'd like to compare modified textures with the original, you can turn your resource packs on and off while playing.



1. Press Esc to open the menu, and then select "Options."


2. Click "Resource packs" ..."


3. This will open the same folder you opened through the main menu. Here, you can enable or disable resource packs, and then open the resource pack folder of your computer.


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