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Page 1: The Web Wizards Guide to Freeware/Shareware Chapter Two Downloading and Installing Software

The Web Wizard’s The Web Wizard’s Guide to Guide to

Freeware/SharewareFreeware/Shareware

Chapter TwoDownloading and

Installing Software

Page 2: The Web Wizards Guide to Freeware/Shareware Chapter Two Downloading and Installing Software

Chapter ObjectivesChapter Objectives

To find out where to look for good software on the Internet

To become familiar with downloading procedures

To learn how to deal with various software installation scenarios

Page 3: The Web Wizards Guide to Freeware/Shareware Chapter Two Downloading and Installing Software

Before You StartBefore You Start

Read Chapter Two from start to finish before you download and install any new software on your computer. This is one place where you don’t want to learn things the hard way.

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Software Clearinghouses Software Clearinghouses

A large, popular clearinghouse for online software is your best bet for reliable, high-quality software.

Always check all new software with an up-to-date antivirus program, no matter where you got the software.

Tucows, CNet, ZDNet, and DaveCentral are examples of good software clearinghouses.

Page 5: The Web Wizards Guide to Freeware/Shareware Chapter Two Downloading and Installing Software

Software Reviews Software Reviews

If you have choices and you aren’t sure what to choose, read some software reviews.

A good software review can save you a lot of time and frustration. Professional reviewers can be trusted give you an objective evaluation. Reviews written by casual users can also provide useful information, but make

sure you look at more than one or two to get a representative sampling. CNet gives you reviews written by software editors as well as user reviews.

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Before You DownloadBefore You Download

Make sure you have the right version for your computer.

Make sure your anti virus software is up-to-date.

Make sure your virus scanner is running in the background – or remember to scan your download manually right after the download.

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When You DownloadWhen You Download

Make sure you save the file to your hard drive (don’t open it without saving it).

Pay attention to which directory is receiving the file – or put all your downloads in the a directory just for downloads.

Use a download manager for large downloads over slow Internet connections.

Page 8: The Web Wizards Guide to Freeware/Shareware Chapter Two Downloading and Installing Software

Before You InstallBefore You InstallShut down all other running applications.Be prepared to turn off your anti-virus

software if the installer tells you to do so.If you downloaded a .zip file, isolate it in

its own folder and unzip it using a file utility.

Be certain your anti-virus software checked out the download. Run your virus scanner manually if you aren’t 100% sure.

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Executable InstallersExecutable InstallersLaunch the installer by doubleclicking

the installer icon.Read everything the installer has to say

and follow its instructions.If the installer gives you some options

and you aren’t sure which one to take, stay with the default choice.

If there is a README file, read it.

Page 10: The Web Wizards Guide to Freeware/Shareware Chapter Two Downloading and Installing Software

Ready-To-Go ExecutablesReady-To-Go Executables

Check the software’s official Web site for announcements, updates, instructions, or documentation (look for README files).

Launch the program by doubleclicking the software’s file icon.

Don’t look for an uninstaller – if you ever want to remove the software, just delete the executable file.

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ActiveX InstallersActiveX Installers

This is a software installation that combines the downloading process and the installing process in one button click.

You need to be running Internet Explorer under Windows to run an ActiveX installer.

Watch for browser warnings about unsigned programs or suspicious Authenticode certificates. If you see a warning of any kind, terminate the installation.

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Personal FirewallsPersonal FirewallsA firewall protects you from unwanted

hacker intrusions.A firewall will also protect your privacy by

thwarting ET applications.Firewalls can be customized so they don’t

interfere with normal Internet activitesAnyone who needs to be online for

extended periods of time should install a firewall.