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| If you're having trouble getting a download started (for example, the dialog box isn't appearing, or you're not getting a response at all), try bypassing the problem by pressing the option key on your keyboard at the same time you click to begin the download. Not all downloads are free! The ones that'll cost you something should be clearly marked with the price and payment options, so be sure to check. Items marked as shareware will often be free, but some may request a donation. |
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Not all files on the Internet are available for download. But the ones that are will usually be clearly marked by a button or a group of underlined words. Buttons will be titled "Download," "Get file," or a similar, easily understood command. Groups of underlined words will often be contained in a paragraph describing the file. They may read "Get file" or even double as the file name itself. You can find files to download almost anywhere, but a sure bet would be to do a search for "shareware" (free software). When you click on the button or group of words, a dialog box will (usually) appear, giving you an opportunity to download the file. Use the pull-down menu in the dialog box to navigate to your Downloads folder, and click OK or press Enter on your keyboard. The dialog box will disappear, and a horizontal progress bar will take its place. The bar will move to the right until downloading is completed, then it will disappear. Note: If you get a message that tells you the file is of an unknown type, and asks you if it should be saved anyway, click Yes and continue until you save the file in the folder on your desktop. The message means your browser isn't recognizing the file, which means the file needs to be decompressed. |
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