73Using the World Wide Webwww.gateway.comDownloading filesDownloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internetto your computer.To protect your computer against viruses, make sure that you scan the files youdownload. For more information, see “Protecting your computer from viruses”on page 208.To download files or programs from a Web site:1 Connect to your Internet account.2 In the address bar, type the address of the Web site that contains the fileor program you want to download, then click GO on the browser addressbar.- OR -Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the filethat you want to download.3 Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on yourcomputer. For more information, see “Working with files and folders” onpage 51.4 Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download.5 Follow the on-screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that youwant. A copy of the file is downloaded to your computer. The time thatit takes to transfer the file to your computer depends on file size andInternet conditions.6 Open the folder that you created.7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. If applicable,follow the instructions provided on the Web site to run or install theprogram.Help andSupportFor more information about downloading files inWindows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.Type the keyword downloading files in the HelpSpotSearch box , then click the arrow.
