23. How do I download and
install a software update?
A software update is a
program you download to your hardrive for installation. To
"download" just means to transfer the program to your computer
system from where it is stored on the Web.
When you plan to
download an update or any software program from the Web, always look
for an accompanying "Readme" document. Readme documents contain
important information that will help you better understand the
specific update or program you will be installing.
It is
also important to save the downloaded update to a convenient,
specific place on your hard drive. See the next question for
specific instructions on how to create a handy folder directly on
your desktop for this purpose.
When you are ready to
download an update, follow these steps:
- Click its underlined download link on the Web page.
- If you get a message asking whether you would like to open the
file or save it, choose to save the file.
- When the dialog box labeled "Download" or "Save As" appears,
look for the field called "Save In" or "Destination." This field
determines where your file will be saved on your hard drive.
- Click on the little arrow next to this field to see the "drop
down list" which allows you to see other items and folders on your
computer hard drive. If you do not see the folder you want to
download items into, navigate this list to find it.
- Double-click on the folder to open. It should now appear in
the "Save In" or "Destination" field.
- Click the large "Save" button to begin downloading and saving
the item to your hard drive.
- Repeat the above steps to download and save the associated "Readme"
documents for the software update.
Once the update items
have been downloaded, open the folder in which you saved them.
Double-click on the "Readme" document for instructions on installing
the software update.
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