1.) The targeted file with normally be selected by clicking on a link.

2.) If the file is of a type the browser will display ('.htm, ', '.txt, '.gif, '.jpg, etc.) it will be diplayed on the screen. You can save this file by selecting the 'Save As' option from the 'File' menu.

3.) Now for the real stuff. Most software is stored in a '.ZIP or '.EXE file type. When you select a file that cannot be displayed, you will be presented with a dialog box asking what to do with the file?

4.) Tell your browser to 'Save' the file.

5.) Now it will want to know where to put the file. Browse the directory tree and select the folder in which you wish the file saved. Now, click the 'Save' button.

6.)You should now see a display of the transfer staus stating the number of bytes tranferred. Relax until it is finished. When the download is complete the status box will disappear.

 
NOTE* A very common problem for new users is finding the file after it is downloaded!

Plan ahead! Create a directory (folder) on your hard drive to save downloaded files in. Name it something like 'download' or 'incoming' or something you will remember and practice finding that folder quickly in you file system.

  
* FTP stands for 'file transfer protocol'. See the glossary for other common terms.