ModLoader 1.7.2

There are many mods for Minecraft that are updated quite frequently, and many of those mods use a basis mod for the game called ModLoader. ModLoader allows a lot of other mods to function with the game properly and acts as a basis for a lot of other mods and that their developers rely on for complete stability with in the game. That is why for a lot of these modifications it is required that you have ModLoader installed in order to install their mods, so they work properly. 

Luckily, ModLoader is updated quite frequently to reflect the newest changes to Minecraft. This allows the other developers that rely on ModLoader to update their mods for the game, as well. This is why, if you are a frequent modder of the game and like to try many different mods, you have probably already heard of ModLoader and might already have it installed. If not, follow the direction here to install ModLoader which is provided in the download. 

It is recommended that you have some modding experience already before downloading this modification. It requires you to mess with the installed Minecraft files and editing or messing with these files should be dealt with in caution and with, at least, a little bit of experience under your belt. To learn more about modding, make sure you do a Google search for guides on how to install mods for Minecraft. There are many different guides available on the Internet that are simple to learn how to install mods for the game in a few simple steps. 

Follow these instructions to get ModLoader installed properly: 

1) Download and Install Minecraft Forge

2) Run Minecraft Launcher and select Forge Profile

3) Go to Start Menu and Run %appdata%/.minecraft

4) Put the Modloader file without extracting it into the mods folder

5) Launch Minecraft with the Forge Profile