Follow these steps for downloading applications, plug-ins, games or any other software from the Internet.

If you don't already have one, create a Temporary Files folder by opening Windows Explorer, highlighting your hard drive usually the c: drive), then selecting File/New/Folder.

When the folder appears, name it Temporary Files.

Once you locate the software you want to download, click on the link to begin the download process.

You will be asked where to save the file.

Locate the Temporary Files folder on your hard drive and double click on it to open it.

Click SAVE

If you are really bored, you can watch the file as it downloads.

After the download is finished, you have to install the software.

Close all programs that are running, except Windows Explorer.

Find the file you downloaded and double click on it.

A series of installation screens direct you through the process.

New application programs are usually installed in the Program files folder. Plug-ins are usually installed in the appropriate browser folder.

After the software is installed you can delete the file in your Temporary Files folder to free up space on your hard drive.