COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

Detailed explanation-1: -From the internet: You should download and install programs only from trusted publishers and retail websites. In your web browser, select the link to the program. Select Save or Save as to download the program. Most antivirus programs like Windows Defender will scan the program for viruses during download.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first step for installing a piece of software on Windows is to download the software’s installation executable. This executable (a .exe file) contains the tasks our computer must perform to install the software. Running the executable, therefore, installs the software.

Detailed explanation-3: -They exist both as “standalone installer” (or “offline installer") and “web installer” (or “online installer"), where the former allows for offline installation as it contains all installation files, whereas the latter needs to download files necessary for installation from the web at the time of installation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Locate and download an .exe file. Locate and double-click the .exe file. (It will usually be in your Downloads folder.) A dialog box will appear. Follow the instructions to install the software. The software will be installed.