which guideline should you use when downloading software from the internet?

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busi4real92 busi4real92 · Answer 2 · 2020-02-27T13:18:50+01:00

Answer: General guideline or tip

Explanation:

Make sure the system requirement of the computer is good for the software to download.

The "readme file" entails the facts needed to install the software downloaded.

Make sure all other programs(software) are closed before installing. Do not forget to rebooth the computer after complete installation

To download a software from the Internet, make sure the website contains the program.

Download the software and open the folder on the computer that contains the software "download folder".

If the downloaded file is an executable file, "double click" on the icon to start installation. On the other hand, if the downloaded software file is compressed, then it must be extracted first before the set up process can begin.

Once extracted, "double click" set up to commence installation.