: Drop your downloaded .jar or .zip mod files into the mods folder.
: Download the installer for version 1.5.2 from the official Forge site .
: Excellent for finding specific niches, such as industrial and technical mods like IndustrialCraft 2 or BuildCraft.
: Legitimate Minecraft mods are almost always .jar or .zip files. Never run an executable file disguised as a mod.
: Always back up your world before adding new mods to an existing save. 5.2 world?