To play Minecraft version 1.7.2 with mods, the most reliable method is to use the official Minecraft Launcher to set up the base version and then install a mod loader like Forge. How to Install Minecraft 1.7.2
: In the Minecraft Launcher, select the "Forge" profile for 1.7.2 from the version menu and click Play .
Once the base version is installed, you need a mod loader to run additional content:
In the "Version" dropdown menu, scroll until you find .
Click to download and run the game once to ensure all base files are generated. Adding Mods
Open the Minecraft Launcher and navigate to the tab. Click New installation .