Use the correct Minecraft version for Expanded Delight
Use the correct Forge version for that Minecraft version
Install Forge first
Place the Expanded Delight mod file in the `mods` folder
Make sure all required dependencies are installed
Check that any required food or farming mods are installed
Remove any Fabric-only or NeoForge-only version of the mod
Remove duplicate mod files
Verify the mod file is not corrupted
Match the mod version to your Minecraft version
Match the mod version to your Forge version
Launch Minecraft using the Forge profile
Check the game log for missing dependency errors
Update Forge if the mod requires a newer build
Update Expanded Delight if the mod requires a newer build
Remove conflicting mods if the game crashes
Keep all related addon mods on compatible versions
Use the official mod page for the correct download
Restart the game after adding the mod
Test the mod in a clean Forge instance