After reading this article, you will learn how to download a file and find its location for further launch, and the example will involve the popular WinRar Archiver, this is very required program and should definitely be on everyone’s computer.
Very often, beginners have problems downloading files; it’s not that they can’t download, no, then everything works out, but then where to find the downloaded file, this is where the problem appears.
Common situation? If yes, then I will show you the favorite places where they like to hide from you!
How to download a file
I hope if you are reading this guide, you have a Browser and an Internet connection.
And since I already said we will need to download WinRar, for this we copy this link Win-rar.ru to search bar your browser, click Find.
A page with sites will appear, select the one where it says Official website of Russia, the order of location will be different from what is shown in this screenshot.
Here you select the Download tab, pay your attention to the Training tab there brief information on application, I advise you to read it.
In this window, Localized versions, look for Russian, click on it to download the archiver, after which it will be immediately downloaded to your PC.
How to find a downloaded file?
In general, by default, any browser is already configured for the saving path, usually this C:\Users\Username\Downloads, unless of course it was changed.
While in any browser, pressing the Ctrl + j key combination opens the download history, where you can also see the save path.
This is how the history will look in this browser, everything is clear without comments.
Here, right-click on the folder symbol and select the desired action in the menu that appears.
Unfortunately, I don’t use other browsers, I can’t provide screenshots and descriptions, but I’m sure you’ll figure it out for yourself.
The following 4 methods are performed using the main Start Menu by copying into the search bar from the values below.
4 ways to find a file
1. %userprofile%\AppData\Local\Temp- copy, paste given value in the Start search bar. By the way, everything that is unnecessary and unclear to you in this folder can be safely deleted; the System itself will not allow you to delete anything unnecessary.
In this article you will find detailed information about Temp folders and temporary files and what harm they do.
2. My documents - copy this phrase, paste it or enter it manually.
3. Downloads - copy, paste or print yourself.
4. If you remember the name of the file, at least the first few letters, even just one is enough to find the file you are looking for.
The next option is that you just need to download something and save it there, which means everything else is there.
How to run the file?
Well, now that you know how to download files from the Internet, and then how to find them on your computer, all that remains is to find out how to install them, I assure you everything is very simple!
I’ll show you the example of searching for the “Downloads” folder through the Main Menu search; you can use any of the methods described above.
We enter the found folder, double click on the file and launch it.
A window will appear about License agreement and a message that it is trial version in 40 days it will end, in fact, nothing will end; simply, after the specified period has passed, a window will appear asking you to buy the program, it will need to be closed every time.
Now we need to change the destination folder C:\Program Files\WinRAR because it is undesirable to install everything on the system drive, why? You will learn from this lesson, and also learn how to divide yourself HDD to partitions in minutes using a basic Windows utility.
Of course, you can immediately click the Install button and go to the end of the article. You already know how to find files; in general, my advice is at your discretion.
Recently I received a question: “What is the question? I have already tried to download both books and films. Sometimes it works, more often it doesn’t. It seems like I’m doing everything correctly, I download it, after 5-10 minutes a window pops up saying it’s ready and I start looking for the downloaded material. Sometimes I download for 2-3 hours and no results.
I can't see whether the material is swinging or not.
Where can I see it? And where can I find the downloaded material? I seem to be digging through everything and not finding anything anywhere.
Neither in documents, nor on the desktop. And further. Almost always, before downloading something, they ask you to indicate your username and password, and then enter crooked letters and numbers. What password should I specify? from my email?
But this is prohibited in the safety rules. And it still produces “wrong” messages, even though the computer itself produces them. Both password and login. You write to unpack the file. Where can I get it and what does it mean to unpack it?”
Your problem is that different browsers save downloaded files in different places. Typically, the location of the files you download can be customized. Let's look at where the most popular browsers save files these days. Let's take browsers as an example. Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Opera.
Internet Explorer
Next, a window will appear asking you to either save the file in your default Downloads folder or select a folder on your computer. Select the location you need (in my case it is drive “D”, folder “docs”), and click on the “Save” button.
In this case, the file you downloaded will be located in the location you chose, and finding it will not be difficult.
Mozilla Firefox
In the case of this browser, you should initially set up a folder to save files on your computer. So, go to the menu “Tools” - “Settings”.
On the “General” tab in the “Downloads” menu, either specify the location on your computer where you are going to save the downloaded files (click the “Browse” button and select the location you need), or check the box “Always prompt me to save files” . In the second case, when saving files, the program will ask each time where exactly you want to save the file, and you can always indicate the place on your computer where you can easily find it.
Opera
Once you click on the link to the download file, a download dialog box will appear in front of you. You will need to click on the “Save” button and then select a location on your computer where you can easily find the downloaded file. The sequence of actions is, in principle, the same as when saving a file in Internet Explorer.
If you still forgot where you saved the file, you can use the search function built into the system Microsoft Windows. To do this, simply go to “Computer” and enter the name of the file you are looking for in the search bar located at the top right. If you don't remember the exact name of the file, you can simply enter the extension (for music, for example, it will be mp3) and click on the search icon. The computer will display all files with the required extension and you can find the one you need.
Once you have found the file you need, select it with one click of the left mouse button, and then right-click and select “File Location” from the drop-down menu. You will be automatically moved to the folder where the found file is located. There you can move it to a place convenient for you.
As a rule, to download anything from a site, you must first register on it. It is this name and password that you are asked when you want to download a file. Let's look at the registration procedure using a website as an example. http://www.zaycev.net.
Go to the site and in the top right corner you will see a form. Follow the “Registration” link.
On the registration page, carefully fill out all the fields, remembering your login and password (you can specify any of them, as long as you remember them). Address Email You need to indicate the real one, as a letter with an activation link will be sent to it. Then click on the “Register” button
Now wait for an email to arrive with a link to your email address specified during registration. After following the link and activating your account on this site, you can return to home page. Now in the upper right corner, enter your name and password that you remembered when filling out the form and click on the “Login” button. Do not forget that this username and password are valid only for this site. To download materials from other sites, you will have to go through a similar registration procedure.
To unpack files, a special program is usually used - an archiver. The most popular archiver is WinRar, which can be downloaded from the website http://www.win-rar.ru/. After installing the archiver, you will only need to double-click the archive with the left mouse button, click the “Extract to...” button in the program, and specify the path to unpack the files.
That's all. Happy downloading!
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Having downloaded a file from the Internet for the first time, a novice computer user usually faces the problem of finding it on his PC. If you yourself are extremely simple, you just need to click on the link on the “Download” or “Download” website to initiate the download, then finding the download for a computer kettle is somewhat difficult. Let's look at where to find downloaded files from the Internet on your computer. All methods of finding are given using the example of Windows 7, as the most common OS at the time of publication of the material.
Looking for the downloaded file using Windows Explorer
Another way to open File Explorer is to call up the context menu by right-clicking on the Start button and selecting " Open File Explorer».
In the left navigation bar of File Explorer there is " Downloads", opening which you can find the file(s) downloaded from the Internet.
This is not the most convenient way location, because it assumes that the user knows the name of the downloaded file. Usually the user does not try to remember the name, especially since the names of objects downloaded from the Internet often have strange and long names. However, let's look at this method too.
Downloads folder in browsers
Files are usually downloaded using , which by default puts the downloaded content in the “ Downloads", which we discussed above. This folder is located system disk, and experienced users designate a different location for downloading, indicating the folder for downloaded files on another, so as not to clutter the section with the operating system and programs. Let's also assign a folder for downloading. Let's look at the example of the three most popular browsers at the moment.
Now the files downloaded from the Internet will be located in the location you specified. If in the location settings you move the switch " Always indicate the download location» to the right, then when you start downloading, the browser will always ask you to indicate the location where the file will be saved.
Instructions
All data about saved documents, music, images and video files is quite easy to find in the browser. The main thing is to know where to look. And this, as a rule, does not pose any particular problems. To find information about downloads made, just go to the appropriate section of your browser.
Now let's talk about everything in order. Internet Browser Explorer stores information about all downloads in a special section. There are two ways to get to it. Click on the browser settings icon - it is depicted as a gear - and select “View downloads” in the drop-down window or quick access use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+J. The “Tools” menu (located under the red cross used to close the browser), which contains the downloads folder, can also be accessed using the keys. For this purpose you need to press Alt+X. After the download window opens on the next page, you can find the desired object (in the “Name” column) and the path to save it. The location of the file will be indicated in the "Location" column.
In Chrome ( Google Chrome) the download window also opens from the settings menu. The transition to it is carried out by left-clicking on the pictogram sign in the form of a wrench. Click on the picture and find the “Downloads” section in the panel that opens. To view this folder, you need to click on the corresponding inscription or simultaneously press Ctrl+J on your keyboard. Opening this section, you will be able to view all downloads made and the folder in which the downloaded files were saved.
Everything is extremely simple and Mozilla browser Firefox. In it you will need to working panel find and open the “Tools” section. The first folder in the list will be the folder you are looking for - “Downloads”. To view it, you can also use the keyboard buttons Ctrl+J. After this, a list of completed downloads will be presented in a new window, which will indicate the file name and the date it was saved. By right-clicking on the desired object, you can select the operation necessary for it: open the file, open the folder containing it, and also go to the download page of the selected document, copy its download link, delete the file. By selecting all downloaded files and selecting the "Delete" option, you will completely clear your downloads window.
Similar steps to search for downloaded files in other Internet browsers. At least the Ctrl+J keys always work.
Sources:
- open my downloads
The choice of operating system (OS) should be approached responsibly, since it largely determines how convenient it will be to work on the computer. A properly selected OS will allow you to realize the full potential of your computer and use all its resources. The choice of operating system also determines what programs you can install on your computer.
You will need
- Computer
Instructions
The choice of operating system is based on the user’s goals and PC configuration. Today - Windows XP and Windows 7. There are also Windows Vista, but it was never able to supplant Windows XP. Moreover, Windows 7 is, in fact, a modified Vista.
First of all, abstract yourself from your computer. If you have a medium-power computer with a small capacity random access memory, you should pay attention to Windows XP. This operating system not so demanding on hardware resources compared to Windows 7. If you have less than 2 gigabytes of RAM, you should give preference to Windows XP. It is on such an operating system that you can work comfortably.
Also, if you play video games, keep in mind that on Windows XP, with an average PC power, games will run much better, but on Windows 7 they may not run at all. Of course, Windows 7 has advanced video game technologies such as DirectX 11, but you can really experience them only on a powerful PC with the latest ones that support this technology.
If you have powerful computer with at least two gigabytes of RAM and at least an average dual-core processor, the best option would be Windows installation 7. This is the newest operating system that supports all the latest technologies and has a beautiful interface. Despite the fact that Windows XP is still a popular and in-demand operating system, the future belongs to Windows 7. All modern programs are written specifically for this operating system. In addition, owners of new video cards can fully enjoy high-quality graphics in video games.
There are different variations of Windows 7. For home use good options will be Home Premium.
If you have a laptop, please note that time battery life on Windows 7 may be less compared to Windows XP.
Editing startup settings may be necessary in cases where you begin to notice that the computer is taking longer to boot than usual, but you cannot determine the exact reason. One of the surest ways to solve such problems is to remove unnecessary programs from startup.
Instructions
The simplest and most obvious way to clear startup settings is to use specialized programs. However, at the moment there are a lot of such programs and it is not possible to sort them all out. But in standard means Windows has an equally functional tool.
To call the program for editing system settings (which also includes ), call the “Start” menu, in which you should select “Run”. You can also use the Win+R key combination, which will immediately open the input window system commands.
Type a command such as “msconfig” and press the “Ok” or Enter button. As a result, the system settings window will open in front of you (see the figure).
Go to the Startup tab. In the list presented, pay attention to the “Startup item”. Items marked with check marks mean that this program automatically starts when your operating system starts and, accordingly, consumes certain system resources.
Do not rush to delete everything, because... Some programs support the normal functioning of the hardware and applications installed on your system. Uncheck only those items in which you are absolutely sure that you definitely do not need these executable files.
Pay attention to the “Enable All” and “Disable All” buttons. They may be required in cases where it is necessary to select or deselect a large number of items, and manually this would take too much time.
Click the "Ok" button after you have completed necessary settings startup list. Next, you will be asked to reboot the system immediately, or do it later. Choose the desired option at your discretion.
Video on the topic
Sources:
- startup menu
When loading any operating system of the Windows family, you will be prompted to click the “Start” button - a message “Get started by clicking this button” will appear on the desktop. To run a specific application or file if you do not know its location, you can use the Run command.
You will need
- Controlling the Run command.
Instructions
The “Run” command has only one function - calling or launching an application. By default this command is located on the right side open menu"Start". If you did not see the coveted inscription in this menu, therefore, in the settings this command disabled. To go to the Start button settings, just right-click on it and in context menu select “Properties”.
In the window that opens, go to the “Start menu” tab and click the “Customize” button. Depending on the operating system you choose, you can configure the menu without clicking the “Customize” button. Find the “Run menu” item in the list and check the box next to this value. To save the changes made to the system settings, click the “OK” button twice.
Now open the Start menu again, the Run command will appear at the bottom line. Click on this item. In the window that opens, enter the msconfig command and press Enter. If the system settings window appears in front of you, everything is done correctly.
It is worth noting that the “Run” command in the Windows Vista and Windows Seven operating systems is less popular than in older versions. How can this be explained? IN latest versions developers from Microsoft proposed an innovation - an intelligent search bar.
The essence of the search bar is as follows: you enter a command or the name of an application installed on the system, and the search results display options from which you can choose the most suitable one. For example, if you enter the word “kerchief”, the system will give you results for your request, and the first line in the search results will be your favorite game.
If for some reason the “Run” command is not displayed in the Start menu and it cannot be enabled in the menu settings, do not be discouraged, because... This is not the only option for displaying this command. As far as you know, the operating room Windows system allows you to do one action different ways. Thus, the “Run” command can be launched with the keyboard shortcut Win (window image) + R.
Each file has its own format, which is opened using the corresponding application. So, for example, files with the extension .doc are opened in the program Microsoft Office Word, .obj – MilkShape 3D or 3ds Max. So that the program can read required file, firstly, it must be installed on the computer, and secondly, it must be launched. You can call the program in different ways.
Instructions
When you install an application on your computer, the files necessary for it to work correctly are saved in a specific directory. Through “My Computer” go to the desired local disk and open the folder with the name of the program you want to run. Most programs have their own icon, different from the system icons. If the appropriate settings are configured on your computer, you will see that startup files have the extension .exe. Left-click on the launch icon (or right-click and select “Open” from the drop-down menu) and wait for the application to load.
The program can also be called from the “Desktop” if a shortcut to the launch file has been created on it. Some programs create it automatically during installation. If this is not your case, you can create a shortcut yourself. Go to the directory with installed program, right-click on the startup file. From the drop-down menu, select the “Send” command, in the submenu, select “Desktop (create shortcut)” by left-clicking on it. Once the program icon appears on the “Desktop”, you do not have to look for the launch file in the folders every time.
If you have to use the program very often, and there is no space on the “Desktop” for an extra shortcut, the application can be called from the panel quick launch in one click. The Quick Launch panel is located on the “Taskbar” to the right of the button"Start". To place a program launch file on the Quick Launch panel, go to the application folder and place the cursor on the launch file icon. While holding down the left mouse button, drag the icon from the "Taskbar" to the Quick Launch area. The same can be done with the program shortcut on the “Desktop” - drag it to the panel, after which you can remove the shortcut from the “Desktop”.
A number of programs create an entry about themselves in the Start menu. Typically, the Start menu contains icons for the startup file (always), uninstallation, and program settings (may be missing). Click on the Start button with the left mouse button or on the Windows flag key on your keyboard. If the “Start” menu is not completely displayed, select “All Programs”, in the menu that opens, select the line with the name of the program you need, and in the submenu, left-click on its launch icon.
Video on the topic
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If the program startup file is placed in the Startup folder, the application will start automatically every time the operating system boots.
When downloading data from the Internet, various glitches often occur that interrupt the entire process. In this case, the next attempt to restore the file download may not work, since the browser does not have special functions.
Instructions
For example, a file was downloaded on your computer through a browser. When the Internet connection was lost, it automatically stopped loading. To restore the download, you need to click the “Continue download” button. In every browser this function there is, so there shouldn’t be any special problems. However, as practice shows, browsers fail quite often.
In this case, further downloading of the file is only possible again. And, if traffic is limited, and almost the entire file has already been downloaded or the volume is large enough to download the data again. To do this you need to do some simple steps. Copy the file you downloaded. If you don’t know where it is located, in the browser in “ ”, right-click on the file and select “Open folder” or “File location”.
Have you ever had a situation when you downloaded a program and then couldn’t find it on your computer? If yes, then I think it’s time for you to deal with this issue - after studying this lesson, you will forget about this problem once and for all, because... you will know where the files are downloaded.
Some novice users are sure that after downloading the file disappears somewhere. Others simply claim that they are unable to download. In fact, the reason is not a disappearance or inability, but a lack of understanding that before downloading you need to understand exactly where this file will be downloaded.
Remember - before you start downloading (uploading) a file, you need to know the specific location on your hard drive where the downloaded file will be placed. That’s why, let’s immediately figure out where the files we download go.
If there were no failures during the file download, our antivirus did not give any signals, and we are sure that the download was completed, then most likely the file was downloaded normally, and our task is to find it.
Most often, novice users download from the Internet using a browser (you probably have Opera, Firefox, IE or Chrome). More experienced users use special programs for this. But not all users know that any browser (or program) is initially configured to download files to a specific location.
Check these folders and most likely you will find your “lost” files there. 
But it should be noted that these are very inconvenient places for storing information, since they are located in the same section as the operating system (Windows). If suddenly some kind of failure occurs in the system and it needs to be reinstalled, then all files in these folders will be deleted.
So I suggest doing the following: create a separate folder for all downloads (in a more secure location on your hard drive) and set your browser (or program) to download all files to that folder.
If you agree, then let's get started...
You can create a folder anywhere, but it is important that it is not a system partition (usually drive C). For example, you can create a folder in partition D, calling it “Internet Downloads”:
Now let's configure our browser so that all downloads end up in this folder. I'll show you how to do this using all major browsers as an example.
Opera
Launch Opera and go to browser settings. This can be done from the menu ( Tools - General settings ) or simply by pressing a key combination Ctrl +F12.
In the window that appears, go to the tab Advanced(1), then select item Downloads(2), then using the button Review…(3) find and select our folder (4):
After this, press the button Ok (5).
Setting up downloads in the browserFirefox
Launch Firefox, click the button at the top of the window Firefox and select the item Settings(or the same through the menu Tools - Settings):
In the window that opens, on the tab Basic(1) via button Review… Ok (4):
Setting up downloads in the browserInternet Explorer (version 9)
Launch IE and press the key combination Ctrl +J. In the window that appears, click the item Options bottom of the window:
And in the next window using the button Review…(1) find and select our folder, then press the button Ok (2):
Setting up downloads in the browserChrome
Launch Chrome and click the key icon in the upper right corner, and select the item in the drop-down menu Options:
In settings Chrome browser buttons Ok no, because All settings are saved without confirmation, so there is no need to click anything else.
As you can see, there is nothing complicated!
Setting up downloads in the program Download Master
The same settings can be made in any download program (download manager). For example, in the Download Master program this is done through the menu item Tools - Settings:
In the window that opens, select the item in the left list Downloads(1) and using the button Change(2) find and select our folder (3), then press the button Ok (4):
That's all! Now you won't lose a single downloaded file.
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