When you click on a link that will download a file or programme from the Internet, you will see the "File Download" message box to the right.  It tells you where you are downloading from, and gives you the options of what to do with the file/programme, i.e. open it from the current location or save it to disk.

Some files can contain viruses or otherwise harm your computer.  If you select run this program from the current location, and it causes your computer or other programmes to shut down, you could lose unsaved work in any open files on your computer.

File Download

If you save the program to disk, you can run it later.  This allows you to take precautions such as the following before you open the file or run the programme:

• check the file with a virus scanner
• save your work and close programmes
• disconnect from the Internet or any other network connections.

For the most security, make sure the Always ask before opening check box is selected.  If you feel confident that this type of file or programme is always safe to open or run directly from the Internet, make sure this check box is cleared.

Whilst all reasonable precautions are taken with the material for download, the Working Together Project will not be responsible for any inconvenience caused by the use of any materials downloaded from this site.   We strongly recommend saving all files to disk before opening and running your own security checks on any downloaded files.