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How do I download files? Many sites offer files to download for free, or after registering with some personal information, or for sale. Be sure to study the site's privacy policy before deciding to give them your personal information.

A button or link to the file is usually labeled "Download" or something similar, and a special download window appears with several options. One of the options is to save the file to your disk, which opens a window so you can navigate to a particular folder on your hard drive. Be sure to remember the name of the file and the the folder in which you are saving it.

Some sites offer collections of shareware and freeware programs, graphics and other types of files for anybody to download. Use a search engine to find the site or the kind of file you want.

"Freeware" is software that the developers give away for free. "Shareware" is usually low-cost software that you can use for a couple of weeks or months before the developers ask that you pay their fee. Many shareware fees are between $5 and $50. The period of time and amount of the fee are usually given before you download the program.

Other sites allow peer-to-peer connections that enable you to connect directly to shared files on someone else's computer.

Be cautious when downloading files from the Internet. Some file downloads also include spyware or viruses that can damage or slow your computer. Many download sites and files have been reviewed by some message boards. It may be a good idea to see what others have to say about a site before you visit it or about a file before you give it a home on your hard disk.

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