[pchelpers] Re: downloading-do I open or save the files?

Ed,

Your answer was clear and to the point. I intend to set up a
 "my downloads" folder in a few minutes, just as I had before.And,
 I will monitor it so as not to let the clutter amass. If I download an
app that I lose interest in, I will get it out of there also.

Good idea on the burner as I have had some small apps that I
wanted to get to again, but they were no longer available.

I will keep in mind about the CD. I'm just a retired hobbiest, so much
of what I have on the  computer puts no bread on my table, but
that does not mean there is no value in what I have on the computer,
for me.

Lou
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ed West" <edwest@xxxxxxxxxx>

>
> Do you have a CD burner? Saving the programs you always want to disk may
be
> a good idea for you. The time may come when some of those programs won't
be
> available any longer or the free ones may then cost. You can always update
> after the puter is up & running, too.
>
> When you "open the file" you install from that point. When you "save the
> file" you save it to a designated spot to install later. I always have a
> file on the desktop in which I download all downloaded programs. I can
then
> install at a convenient time, save to disk, read the "Read Me' files
before
> install (a good idea), not have to download again if the install goes bad
or
> I have to uninstall & then reinstall. You can always remove the downloaded
> install file after installing to save hd space.
>
> When you do puter maintenance you should be cleaning out all temp files,
> etc.
> Hope this helps a bit,
> Ed



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