Each of us has more than once been faced with the need to download a program from the Internet, but not everyone thought about the fact that along with the downloaded program, various malware, which can significantly complicate your life. That’s why downloading any kind of program from the network should be treated extremely carefully, without relying on “maybe.”
Today we will tell you about the three most reliable and convenient ways to download programs from the World Wide Web.
Official website of the developer
Most reliable way- This is to download the program directly from its developer’s website. For example, for Opera it is https://www.opera.com/ru/computer. In this case, you can be sure that you will download the most current version of the program and nothing else. Usually, when searching for a particular program on the Internet, the developer’s website appears immediately on the first page of the search. You just need to make sure that this is not a page that copies the style of the developer’s site - such copying is quite common on the Internet.
Soft portals
Today there are many sites on the Internet that offer a whole catalog of different programs for computers. Usually these directories are conveniently structured, and you can easily find and immediately download from it a browser, an antivirus, and any other program. But here again the question of the reliability of a particular resource arises. It’s no secret that some sites try to impose on you, in addition to the selected program, a couple of unnecessary utilities, and you won’t even understand where these programs on your computer came from. It’s good if these are ordinary harmless programs, but sometimes they can also be programs containing malicious code. Therefore, be careful when choosing the soft portal from which you want to download something. We advise you to use only the most popular and already well-proven resources, such as BesplatnyeProgrammy.Ru, a cult and authoritative resource of free software with a classic old-school interface and current versions of programs, or SoftoBase.com, which, in addition to a huge database of programs for Windows, Android and iOS contains a lot useful information: thematic selections of software, answers to questions, video tutorials, etc.
Multi-installer of programs
Another reliable and in a convenient way is to download programs using a multi-installer program. A great example is InstallPack. This is a small utility that facilitates the process of finding and installing the necessary programs for Windows on a PC (more than 700 items). To find the program you need, you can use the built-in search or thematic collections. Installation files in InstallPack are distributed on a zero-touch basis. That is, in the form in which the developers give them, and only the latest versions. The application downloads and starts installation of selected programs one by one and does not create its own files on the system.
How do you most often download programs onto your computer?
This article will describe the most basic things regarding downloading and installing programs. The article is intended for beginners and provides some basics of computer literacy.
Information on how to select and download a file from the portal site is located in.
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Downloading files to your computer
So what do we need to do in order to install the desired program on computer? First, you need to download its installation file, after running which the program will be installed on your computer. To do this, you need to find the link to download the program and click on it.
In your browser, after clicking on the download link, the download process to your hard drive should start.
In some browsers, a dialog box may appear asking you to save the file in the specified folder, then specify the folder and remember it.
In most browsers, when downloading a file, a download line should appear at the bottom of the browser.
Example for Google Chrome. Please note we have downloaded the file MM26_RU.msi.
Now by clicking on it we can begin installing the program:
What to do if there are several links?
Even for one file we try to give 2 links:
- From software developer sites. This ensures that the files are as up-to-date as possible and that the program file is exactly as the developers intended.
- From our website. This means greater security (we scan files with antiviruses) and in many cases excellent download speeds.
There are times when there are different versions programs.
Except version operating system(Vista, XP, 8, 10) there is also a bit depth (32 or 64-bit)
To choose the right one in this case, you need to look at what system you have.
You can easily find out by going to the computer properties.
IN Windows XP or Windows 7 this can be done by clicking on My computer(right mouse button) → Properties.
IN Windows 8/10 Pressing Start(right mouse button) → System.
File types
The files in Windows look like File name
(dot) File extension. If the extension is known to Windows, it is usually hidden and can be seen by going to the file properties.
In order to start installing the program, you need to figure out what we downloaded. Programs on the Internet are found in the form of installation files, and most likely, you downloaded the installation file.
The downloaded file may have the extension EXE, MSI
, as well as one of the archive extensions - RAR, ZIP, 7z
(and very rarely others).
First let's look at EXE
And MSI
, and then we will describe working with archives.
The downloaded file can be called anything: setup.exe,icq8_setup.exe,aimp_3.10.1074.msi. The word "setup" or "install", or their abbreviations, are often present in the name of the installation file, and are translated as "installation". However, they may not be in the title. In any case, when saving a file, you need to keep track of what it is called and where it is saved, so that you can later go to the folder and find it.
If you have just now decided to switch from a push-button mobile phone to a smartphone that works with Android help, then some difficulties await you. It is quite possible that at first you will be thinking about how to install the program. Of course, you can limit yourself pre-installed applications. But quickly enough you will exhaust their potential, you will want more. Therefore, we recommend that you read this article - it describes all the methods for installing applications.
Even at the dawn of its operating system, Google tried to make it easier to install additional applications. For this purpose, the American giant created a separate online store, called Google Play . It can be accessed using the program Play Market , which is available on almost every smartphone operating under Android control. It is not available only on the cheapest devices from nameless Chinese companies that have not undergone special testing and licensing.
You will also need to access the online store. Creating it will not be difficult, as you will see if you read our separate material. Recommended on different smartphones use the same account, in this case it becomes much easier to find and install your favorite applications.
Installing the application on Android via Google Play is very simple. To do this, do the following:
Step 1. Go to Play Market. You will find the icon of this client on the desktop or, as a last resort, in the menu.
Step 2. You will be taken to the main page Google page Play. You can try to find the application you are interested in using it, or use search bar, located at the very top.
Step 3. When you get to the program or game page, click on the green button “ Install" The download process will begin immediately, after which the installation will begin. If you are going to install the game, you may be offered to download it via Wi-Fi to save traffic. Whether you agree with this is up to you to decide.
Using a computer and its browser
Not everyone knows about this, but Google Play supports remote installation of programs and games. This means that you do not have to access the online store from the exact smartphone or tablet on which the application you need will be installed. You can use a computer instead. It doesn’t matter which operating system is installed on it - Windows, Mac OS or Chrome OS. You just need to have an Internet browser on your PC. With its help you must do the following:
Step 8 Go to the folder " Downloads"(Download).
Step 9 Click on the APK file.
Step 10 Click on the button Install" Grant the app all permissions if it requires it.
This completes the installation. The icon will not appear on the desktop - you will have to look for it in the menu. Regarding the APK file in the " Downloads", then it can now be deleted.
Using a card reader and other methods
If the USB connection does not suit you, then you can use other methods to transfer the APK file. For example, you can remove it from the device and insert it into a card reader. If you have it, then you should be able to use it, and therefore we will not describe the entire procedure.
Also you can use wireless connection. For example, the application is ideal for these purposes Airdroid, which is distributed on Google Play completely free of charge. You can read about this and other methods of connecting to a computer in the article “”.
Installing an application on a memory card
If you have a memory card installed, then many applications will automatically be installed on it. The exception is special utilities that should be located only in the built-in memory.
You can move applications to the SD card at any time. This is done as follows:
Step 1. Go to " Settings».
Step 2. Go to the section " Application Manager" It may also be called " Applications" If you have a tablet, you must first go to the “ Are common».
Step 3. Go to the " SD memory card" All programs and games that can be moved to external memory are displayed here.
Step 4. Click on the application you want to move. In the menu that opens, click on the button " To SD memory card" It may also be called " To SD card».
All we have to do is wait for the result!
Hello. I was sitting today, thinking about what would be so interesting and useful to write in my . I went to Yandex Wordstat, this is a service from Yandex for viewing keywords, or more precisely for viewing the number of a specific request per month. I wrote “how to install” and started looking through requests.
I saw an interesting request “how to install the program” impressions per month are 36226, this is not a lot, but still people are searching, which means this article will be useful. 
So I decided to write a short post on this topic. Why small? Yes, because essentially there is nothing to write here :).
Before writing about how to install a program downloaded from the Internet. I would like to clarify something and advise. I wanted to clarify that I will consider an example on the Windows operating system. It doesn’t matter what version, it’s just that in Linux the installation of programs is slightly different.
And I would like to advise the following: If you need any program. For example Mozilla or QIP, then try to download from official sites. All this is for safety reasons, so as not to pick up some kind of infection in the form. Windows 8 seems to promise its own application store, and that would be very cool. Well, of course, on one condition, that it will be done properly. It’s just that when you download a program from some “fraudulent” site or torrent, a virus can easily be hidden in it, which, when installed, will definitely settle on your computer. That seems to be all, now to the main part of the article.
How to install the program?
Programs for the operating room Windows systems Mostly they come with the .exe extension, for example WinRAR.exe. All you need to do is just run this installation file and follow the instructions. When I started writing this article, I thought of giving an example of installing the program with screenshots. And then I thought that almost all programs differ in the installation process, and such instructions would be of very little use.
Typically, the program is installed in the following order:
- Run the installation file. The installation file itself can be hidden in a .rar or .zip archive. Therefore, first we open the archive and then run the installation file.
- We accept the license agreement and click “Next”.
- Let's select the components that need to be installed (not in all programs).
- Let's choose a location on the computer where to install the program. By default, in most cases it is installed in C:\Program Files\ . If you install big game, then I advise you not to install it on drive C, it is advisable to replace it with drive D or E. Click “Next” or “Install”.
- It is also possible that the installation manager will offer to choose whether to create shortcuts on the desktop and a folder in the start menu, then tick the boxes as you wish.
- Then you will have to wait a little (depending on the size of the program) and everything will be installed. But still, different programs are installed in different ways, but the scheme is usually similar to the one I described.
The installed program, or rather the shortcut to launch it, must be looked for on the desktop or in “Start”, "All programs".
It seems like I’ve written everything, I hope my article will be useful for you, I’m waiting for your comments :). Good luck!
Good afternoon friends, in this article we will talk about how to install the program on your computer. Various Soft programs are mostly distributed over the Internet in a compressed form; in order for the program to function correctly, you need to unpack it and know how to install the program on your computer.
For the most part, one of the programs is unpacked using an archiver, for example, WinRar. To unpack the newly downloaded program, you need to right-click on it. Then click on the “Extract to” command current folder" The unpacked program will appear in the same folder.
All together the programs installed on your computer are called - Software(BY). Without it, the computer will not work as the user needs, i.e. will be inferior.
As I said earlier, the operating system (OS) manages all programs. People in most cases use the company's OS Microsoft Windows(2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8). More than 90% of users use the services of this company. Such trust Microsoft company Windows won thanks to its simplicity, reliable operation and the fact that Microsoft Windows is compatible with most computer equipment. That is why the vast majority of various programs and all kinds of games are developed for the Microsoft Windows operating system.
In this case, we are talking about operating systems for various PCs and laptops on which we will try to install the program. For various mini computers, tablets, e-books, smartphones, etc. Special OSs are constantly being developed, such as Android, Symbian, etc. On these devices you can install only a special program suitable specifically for these systems. In the future, we will talk exactly how to install the program on a computer in Microsoft system Windows.
Let me remind you that an operating system is a joint interaction in a single shell of various programs and applications, allowing a person to control a PC using a graphical interface and execution required functions. Those programs and utilities that are included in (OS) Windows are not enough for most users. These are programs such as Internet browser Explorer, text editors Notepad, WordPad, Windows Media Player, etc. Based on this, there is a need to install more functional programs.
Installing the program on your computer is quite simple
As I already said, most programs are distributed in packaged form. There is a need for proper unpacking and installation on this PC, namely, on your hard drive. Installation or installation is when you unpack and install the program or utility. In most cases, it is done automatically and you do not need knowledge on this part. We download programs from the Internet or purchase them in specialized stores.
To install programs and utilities, you just need to double-click on a special file called the installer. In programs it is designated as setup or install. Or you need to click on the name of the program and it will begin to install. After that, simply answer the questions of this program and press the key Further.
But let's take a closer look
For example, I decided to install the Wise Registry Cleaner program. It cleans the registry and optimizes the system. After I downloaded it, it goes into the “Downloads” folder. To get there, double-click on the “Computer” shortcut with the left mouse button and enter the “Explorer” panel. Click on the “Downloads” folder:
We will enter the window with our downloaded programs, select this software, and double-click on it.
The security system will ask us - Run this file? We will agree.
Then, we agree to the manufacturer’s terms and conditions. To do this, we need to check the box above the top line.
Then, we will have a window where we will have installed this program. By default, it will be installed in the system drive C. I recommend that you select any other drive and create a folder in it specifically for installed programs, for example "Progs". In order to select another drive, you must click Browse. But this will happen in the future, at the initial stage just agree with the installation path and click Next.
A new window will open where we need to click on Installation.
That’s it, we have the program installed, all we have to do is click “Finish” and the program will start. Also pay attention to the checkmarks. If you don't know what they mean, it's best to remove them.
Our program is installed. You can clean the operating system. If you are interested in this system cleaning program and want to learn more about it, just follow the link Wise Registry Cleaner.
Also, many programs will require entering a code (if the product is paid) and the presence of other programs in the (OS) (many games need a new version DirectX, but some programs need to be on your PC NET Framework And so on). During installation, the system is checked for the presence of the necessary components and, if they are missing, the user is notified about this. If these components are missing, the user must first install the missing elements and only then install the selected program.
Some programs will require you to restart your computer after installation. Next, launch the selected program, go through “Start” and select “Programs”.
Uninstalling a program
To properly remove (uninstall) a program, you will need to perform certain actions and their sequence. If we remove the program from system disk without the help of an uninstaller program, then in most cases traces of this Software will remain in the registry of our operating system and in other parts of Windows (various entries system registry etc.). Therefore, it is advisable to remove programs using the uninstaller program. You can launch it from the control panel (Start - Settings) and double-click on Add or Remove Programs. There we will see all the programs that we have installed on our PC.
To remove the desired program, select it from the list and click the “Delete” button. You can also use specialized remote programs like Revo Uninstaller etc. To do this, open Revo Uninstaller,
