Here are step-by-step instructions for downloading software
from the Internet. It's not as hard as it seems.
This tutorial will guide you through the process of downloading
a file with your Microsoft Internet Explorer browser. Due
to differences between operating systems and versions of
software, the screen shots below may differ from what you
see on your computer. Don't worry though, the process of
downloading should be nearly identical.
When you have determined you have enough disk space to download
the file, the first thing you need to do is click on the
link for the actual file you want to download. (or the graphic
icon/download button which the web site may provide)
Once you click on the file, you will be prompted to save
it to your hard disk. Please note: Netscape
Navigator will automatically prompt a user to specify a folder
to save an EXE file to. Microsoft Explorer asks if it should
execute the file ("Run this program from current location")
or save it to the user's computer ("Save this program to
disk").
There are two things you absolutely must remember: where
you saved the file and what the file name
was (jot this information down if you have to).
It would be a good idea to create a folder on your computer
specifically for downloads.
After you've chosen a place to save the file, your computer
will begin downloading it, and you will be given an estimate
of how much time it will take. Watch and wait until
the file has finished downloading.
Many people don't realize that after they have downloaded
the file, they must run through an installation process to
make the software work. Once you have downloaded the file,
close out of your browser and find the file you have just
downloaded.
You now simply need to double-click on the downloaded file.
Clicking on the name of the file you have just downloaded
will get the installation process going. Look for the file
named "setup.exe" You usually will be prompted to answer
a few questions, such as "What is your e-mail address?" When
the installation is completed, you can begin using your new
software.
Now you will be able to access the online account management
system and/or open documents on the Employee web site that
previously required you have a specific program installed
on your computer.
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