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ManiacJoe

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4. Exactly.

Reply to Turbineguy (Reply #1)

Thu Oct 17, 2013, 06:31 PM

Oct 2013

Saving it also allows you to install it again if needed without downloading it again.

Now if it is something like Adobe's browser plug-ins, I will just install them directly.

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When they ask if you want to RUN or SAVE this file, which do you want to do? [View all] raccoon Oct 2013 OP

Save it Turbineguy Oct 2013 #1

Exactly. ManiacJoe Oct 2013 #4

If it is something you are installing from a site you trust then usually run. PoliticAverse Oct 2013 #2

I always run it, assuming... TreasonousBastard Oct 2013 #3

I second that. krispos42 Oct 2013 #6

Save first. Then run when download is finished. hobbit709 Oct 2013 #5