Comments on: How do I open something after I’ve downloaded it?

By: AL M

AL M — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:18:59 +0000

It’s a zip file. you can download winRAR to open it. the trial version is free for 30 days.
type winrar on your search engine to locate it
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By: MsElch

MsElch — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:30:59 +0000

Usually after saving a downloaded file, to install it, you must go to your "downloads" file in your My Documents folder. From there you click on it to open it. This starts your installation. Installations generate a "Start" icon which will be placed on your desktop for easy access. You didn’t mention that you installed the program, only you clicked on the ‘open’ button. The computer couldn’t find a program with which to associate your ‘open’ command because you hadn’t installed the program. That’s why you ended up in the Web Service site. This is what I gathered from your question. I hope it’s helpful.
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By: Bonathon M

Bonathon M — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:16:59 +0000

You have to find the program that runs a .rar file. Good luck, MS doesn't know what it is so your on your own.
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By: Gojurokusai

Gojurokusai — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:42:59 +0000

What is the extension of the file you downloaded? I would type the extension into Google to find out what type of file it is and hopefully what software it needs to run it. I would also check the source of the download. They will normally tell you what special software is needed if normal windows software won't do the job.
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By: zyxz0rys

zyxz0rys — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:17:59 +0000

You need to find the file extension (the bit after the dot ) IE some pictures are .jpeg or .gif once you know the type of file it is you can get the appropriate program to open it
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By: Josh B

Josh B — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:08:59 +0000

You need to tell us the file extension of the file

when you find this out, send me a message and i’ll help you

in my computer…hit tools…folder options…view…and uncheck the box that says HIDE EXTENSIONS OF KNOWN FILE TYPES…..apply and ok

go back to that file and tell me what the extension is.
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By: dozyllama

dozyllama — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:21:59 +0000

Instead of saving it when you download it click on open or run and do it that way.
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By: tech_guy_towt

tech_guy_towt — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:54:59 +0000

What is the extension of the file?

ie, levelingguide.pdf <— I need these three letters
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By: brainarde

brainarde — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:44:59 +0000

Tell me what kind of file it is and I can help you out. Send me an e-mail and I will be able to tell you what program you need to be able to read the file.
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By: AsKum56*

AsKum56* — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:10:59 +0000

First we need to know what extension it has – such as leveling guide.exe (with .exe being the extension).

.torrent file you need to open in a program such as Azureus or Utorrent.

.rar file you open with Winrar.
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