Compaq 5BW474 manual Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet

If you download software from a Web site, follow the installation instructions usually displayed on the Web page. If installation instructions are not available, complete the steps listed here.

Did you know ...

Before downloading files from the Internet, make sure that call-waiting is disabled, and that your anti-virus utility is running.

If the download process is interrupted, you must restart the download procedure.

See also ...

For more information on anti-virus software, see “Preventive Maintenance” on the My Presario—Learning More CD.

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Some software is downloaded in a compressed state. Most Web sites using this technology provide links to download the appropriate utility to uncompress the files.

Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet

1.Before you start downloading, note the location on the hard drive where the files will be stored. Also, be sure that you have enough drive space available.

2.After the download is complete, terminate your Internet connection.

3.Close all other open programs.

4.From the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

5.Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. This window displays.

6.Click Install. A window displays.

7.Click Next. The Run Installation Program window displays.

8.Click Browse.

9.Locate and select the Setup.exe or Install.exe file for the downloaded software.

10.Click Open to begin the installation process.

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