downloads

[debi]

do i save or run a download file?? like silverlight, stumbleupon, etc.

 

[John Inzer]

do i save or run a download file?? like silverlight, stumbleupon,
etc.

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Save means you download the file to
your hard drive and install from there.

Run means you install from the net and
do not retain a copy of the install file.

Personally...I prefer to Save the file to
a folder on my hard drive. Then I create
a system restore point, disconnect from
the net, close all programs including virus
scanners and then install my new program.

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John Inzer
MS Picture It! -
Digital Image MVP

Digital Image
Highlights and FAQs
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/695

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[debi]

thank-you!! very helpful.
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debi

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Save means you download the file to
your hard drive and install from there.

Run means you install from the net and
do not retain a copy of the install file.

Personally...I prefer to Save the file to
a folder on my hard drive. Then I create
a system restore point, disconnect from
the net, close all programs including virus
scanners and then install my new program.

--

John Inzer
MS Picture It! -
Digital Image MVP

Digital Image
Highlights and FAQs
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/695

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[Dave]

I created a folder named C:\DL and save all downloaded files there. That
way I always know where they are.
I think it's better to save the file, then run it.

 

[debi]

hey! good option! never thought about that. thanks, Debi