Way to download files not programs






















Open your downloaded file. You can do this either by clicking the file's name in the bar at the bottom of the browser window or in the downward-facing arrow window in Safari , or by navigating to your computer's default download location, which is typically a folder entitled "Downloads".

You can search for the "Downloads" folder by typing "downloads" into the Start menu Windows or Spotlight the magnifying glass icon at the top of your Mac's screen. Method 2. Open a browsing app. The default browser app for iOS devices is Safari, which is a white app with a blue compass icon on it. You can't download setup files or text files to your iPhone, but you can download photos. Navigate to a photo you wish to save.

To do so, tap the bar at the top of the screen, then type in the name of an item you wish to view and tap Go. It should be just below the search that's near the top of the screen. Tap and hold the photo. After a moment, a menu will pop up at the bottom of the screen. Tap Save Image. It's at the top of the pop-up menu. This will download the photo onto your iPhone. You'll be able to find the photo in your iPhone's Photos app. Method 3.

The default Android browser resembles a blue globe, but you can download browsers like Chrome or Firefox from the Google Play Store if you like. Tap the search bar. It's either at the top of the page or in the middle of the page, depending on your browser. Enter the name of an item you wish to download. This might be an HTML document or a picture. Tap a search result.

Doing so will take you to that item's page. If you're searching for images, look for an Images tab somewhere on the search results page. Tapping it will display only images. Tap and hold the item you wish to download. You should see several buttons appear along the top of the screen, though in some cases a pop-up menu will appear instead. Tap the "Download" button. It's generally a downward-facing arrow. Doing so will prompt your file to download to your Android's storage. View your downloaded file.

You can buy more storage if you want it. Compare plans. Expand all Collapse all. There are a couple of ways to get your files and photos onto a new PC. With OneDrive you can quickly transfer files from PC to PC or Mac to PC, so your files are organized like they were on your old computer and you can get right back to work. Or you can use an external storage device such as a USB drive, SD card, or external hard drive to help you make the move. OneDrive is a Microsoft cloud storage service that lets you store your personal files in one place, share them with others, and get to them from any device connected to the Internet.

Check out this brief video that will walk you through a few quick steps to set up an account. A free OneDrive basic account offers 5 GB of storage. Need more space? No problem, see available options. If OneDrive is not the best fit for you, there are other options available.

There are also other programs designed to help with backing up your files and data and some retailers have service desks that will do the work for you. Learn how. Also, a download is not an upload , which is sending a file from a computer to another.

Files on the Internet may contain viruses or malware. The best way to protect your computer is to ensure an antivirus and anti-malware program is installed and up-to-date; see: How do I update my antivirus program? You can download files from a web page on an Android smartphone or tablet, or an Apple iPhone or iPad. Select your type of phone or tablet below and follow the instructions. Downloading a file on a Chromebook is similar to downloading on a computer, with slight differences.

One of the most popular downloads is an app or program that can be installed on your computer. For Windows computers, these files are most often. Many programs may also be included in a compressed file. If the download file or link ends with.

Below is an example executable file to run on your Windows computer. This executable file displays the message, "Congratulations, you've successfully downloaded an executable program file from the Computer Hope Website. Today, most drivers are either included in a compressed file see next section below or are contained in a self-extracting executable file. If you're having trouble figuring out how to install the drivers you have downloaded, look for a readme file with this information. For additional help, use the link below on how to install drivers on a computer.

Compression techniques reduce file sizes or package several files together. Compressed files may end with a. After they've been downloaded, these files must be decompressed before they can run or be viewed.

Below is an example compressed file called example. Once this file is downloaded, you'll need to decompress the file, which contains a readme. Downloading an audio file e. For web pages that utilize streaming audio or embedded audio, different downloading techniques must be used that are explained on the page linked below. Open the file to view it, but don't save it to your PC. Save the file on your PC in the default download location.

After Internet Explorer runs a security scan and finishes downloading the file, you can choose to open the file, the folder it's stored in, or view it in Download Manager. Save as a different file name, type, or download location on your PC. Run the app, extension, or other file type. After Internet Explorer runs a security scan, the file will open and run on your PC. Cancel the download and go back to browsing the web. You can also save smaller files—like single pictures—to your PC.

Right-select the picture, link, or file you want to save, and then choose Save picture or Save target as. Download Manager keeps track of pictures, documents, and other files you download from the web.

Files you've downloaded are automatically saved in the Downloads folder. You can always move downloads from the Downloads folder to other places on your PC. To view files you've downloaded while using Internet Explorer, open Internet Explorer, select the Tools button, and then select View downloads. You'll be able to see what you've downloaded from the web, where these items are stored on your PC, and choose actions to take on your downloads.



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