However, it is generally assumed, when using the term downloading , that you are transferring a file for the purpose of working with that file directly. For instance, when you browse the web, you may transfer the page to your computer, but it is done in such a way that the browser does all the work - all you do is view the page. On the other hand, if you select a specific game to download, you must generally do take some additional steps to make it work, i.e. install the game, reboot your system, etc. Most files that are offered for public downloading are presented as hyperlinks, just like the ones you click to move from page to page. However, instead of being taken to a different page upon clicking such a link, the server sends a signal to the web browser that tells the browser to present you with a dialogue box.
Many people have a separate directory set aside on their systems just for downloaded files.
We feel this is a good practice. A window will will appear in front of your browser prompting you to either save the file or open it. Another window will prompt you to choose a location on your hard disk to save the file to. Choose a location that you will remember. Ideally, this location will be one that you have created for the sole purpose of saving files you've downloaded from the Internet.