I understand that this is a common Issue but i still cant figure this out.
I installed Forge 1.19.2 Version 43.1.1. on my system under .minecraft and can launch the version, (i also installed a server using forge which works fine), now ive downloaded OptiFine_1.19.2_HD_U_H9 which, according to the changelog is compatible with the Forge version that i am using, ive moved the .jar file of optifine into my .minecraft "mods" folder, however whenever i launch the game with the Forge Version, OptiFine isnt present and none of its features work. I know that it wouldnt show up in the mods menu in game regardless of it working, but it also doesnt have any of its features and doesnt show up in the Graphics Settings so i know that it isnt working.
Ive tried using a different version of OptiFine as well, which also states that it supports that Forge version, yet i cant get it to work.