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HOW TO DOWNLOAD FROM THE INTERNET

One of the great things about the Internet is all the fun and useful stuff available for downloading. But downloading can often be tricky. Here are guidelines to help with some of the most common problems:

In order to keep track of your downloads, create a Downloads folder on your hard drive. Make sure you always browse and save to that location when the dialog box pops up as you start the download process.

Default file names can often be odd and confusing. Rename those files as soon as you start downloading them so they're easy to find when you need them.

If you try to download a file and get an error prompt during the process, the problem could be anything from a busy server or a bad phone connection to a corrupt file. Try disconnecting from the Net, then reconnect and try again. If it still doesn't work, try downloading the file from another site.

To avoid viruses, only download files from reputable sites and make sure you have an anti-virus program running on your computer.

For more in-depth information about this topic, read ZDNet's "Troubleshooting Download Problems."