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. Downloading a movie file e. However, you can also right-click the link and choose Save link as , Save target as , or the Save linked content as option.
If an embedded movie has an arrow pointing down next to the audio controls, use that link to download the movie. Other streaming movie services that do not have a download link may require additional software to capture the video. The link below has further instructions.
Below is an example link to an MP4 video file. To download it, right-click the file and select Save link as , Save target as , or Save linked content as.
Any picture or image on the Internet can be saved to your computer downloaded. As an example, the following steps walk you through how to download the Computer Hope logo seen to the right. Once an image is saved, you may open it with an image editor or another program that supports the image's file format.
You can also choose to copy the image and then paste it into any document or graphics program. A PDF file can be downloaded like most programs.
Upon selecting a download link to a PDF file, most browsers open the PDF contents in the browser window rather than downloading the file. Below are the steps on how to download a PDF to your computer instead of only viewing it. A document , such as those found in Microsoft Word , can also be downloaded by clicking any link pointing to the file.
To see the process in action, click the following link to download example. If the browser is opening the document or the link isn't working, you can also right-click the image and choose Save link as , Save target as , or Save linked content as.
A spreadsheet can be downloaded by clicking any link pointing to the spreadsheet file. To see the process in action, click the link below to download the example. If the browser is opening the spreadsheet or the link isn't working, you can also right-click the link and choose Save link as , Save target as , or Save linked content as.
Many websites that grab information from a database do not save the data as a. Instead, the files are saved as a CSV comma separated value file. These files can also be downloaded in the same way and then imported into a spreadsheet program, like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. Gaining full access to the software requires you to purchase a license for business use.
Other software provides full functionality for personal use, without any limitations. If you want to use the software for business use, a license must be purchased. There aren't any websites that list free software for personal use. You can use your favorite search engine, like Google or Bing, and search for "free personal use software" to start finding these software titles. If you are looking for specific types of software, like image editing , web conferencing , or word processing , include those words in your search to refine the search results.
Software available to try for free, for a limited time, is free trial software. Sometimes called shareware , a free trial lets you download and install the software to try it, see if you like it. The free trial period is usually 14 days or 30 days, and after the free trial period, you must buy a license to continue using the software. Free trials are offered for sometimes offered for popular, expensive software.
It may only be free for a short time, but you can still use it for free during that time. There are many websites where you can download shareware software. A few of the popular sites include the following. You can also check out software developer and publisher websites, to see if they offer free trials of their software. If a free trial is available, the website provides details about the free trial and the terms of use. Not all software is free.
If you want to download and use the non-free software, you have to pay for a license. It may be tempting to try and find downloads claiming to be free versions, but that's illegal and considered software piracy. Many software companies build protective measures into their software, allowing them to detect unauthorized, unlicensed use of the software.
When caught, you can face fines of hundreds or thousands of dollars, or even time in jail. Two of the most popular software titles that people try to use without paying for a license are Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office. Computer Hope does not recommend or provide help on how to use these and other paid license software titles without paying for them. Freeware software. Open-source software. Free for personal use software.
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