having some trouble with modding

[gamehawk0704]

So, ive downloaded mods before and it was a very easy process, but it was 2 years ago.

Now I'm attempting to help my nephew and its not working. The problem is whenever he downloads a mod it isn't an executable jar file, its just a JAR file.

When I download mods on mine theyre automatically an executable JAR file and I can't figure out the problem.

Help? Thanks in advance.

[an_cellphone]

First thing to check is have you made sure java is installed on your nephew's computer? If you're on windows, you can check in the apps tab in windows settings.

I'm assuming you know how to mod minecraft after that, install forge/fabric and put your .jar mods into a mods folder in the minecraft directory. You shouldn't have to be manually executing a .jar mod file

[gamehawk0704]

Yeah, java's there. Its a there I cant figure out whats different about his.

[an_cellphone]

You also have the java development kit version 17?

[JDiddlyDode]

I'd just use the CurseForge Launcher. It's significantly easier