Vista usually defaults to the "Downloads" folder, but a search should find
it quickly.
On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 5:07 PM, Hachmeyer, Mr. Paul S. <[log in to unmask]
> wrote:
> Normally, when you download a program or other file, it asks you if you
> want to 'run' or 'save' the file. If you click on 'save', it should allow
> you to select a location to save it. Select a location and make note of it.
> Once the download finishes, you should be able to open windows explorer
> (click start, accessories, windows explorer) and then see the file in that
> location. If you click on the file there, it will 'run' it from your hard
> drive. An .exe file is generally an executable program that will install
> another program or run a process, such as a virus scan.
> If this fails, you may need to check some settings on your pc. Are you an
> administrator? Can you do a search for the name of the file you saved using
> windows explorer? Write back and give more details about what happens, any
> messages, etc.
> Paul Hachmeyer
>
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> Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 3:35 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [PCSOFT] Problems downloading everything
>
> Hi,
> Anything I try to download disappears on my pc. It doesnt matter what it
> is, it goes through the download successfully, prompts me to run or allow
> the program, and then thats it - nothing happens thats supposed to happen.
> For instance, when I try and download .exe files, it goes through the
> download, prompts me to run it - and then nothing happens. The dialog boxes
> always close, and Im left with nothing but wasted time. Even when I try and
> search for a file Ive downloaded successfully, it doesnt appear anywhere on
> my pc. Its like it never downloaded in the first place, even though I sit
> and watch the file transfers. Im using windows vista basic home package.
> Please help. I hope Im on the right mailing list.
>
> Brandi
>
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