And for older computers and browsers they still are. Until then, these functions had to be added via plug-ins. It included direct support for video, audio, and 2D graphics rendering.
In 2014, the web changed with the introduction of HTML5. But for more specific information about managing plug-ins, check out the browsers’ plug-in pages:
Once the plug-in has been installed, you may have to restart your computer or just the browser.įor visual instructions, review our article on downloading software. Safari: a small window of downloaded files pops up where you can run the program directly. Click on it to find your recently downloaded files. Edge: like with Firefox, Edge has a downward pointing arrow on the button bar. Internet Explorer: like with Chrome, a bar appears on the bottom of the browser, but with buttons to “run,” “open folder,” and “view downloads.”. You can also click on “Show All Downloads” to get a list of all your downloaded software. Firefox: a downward pointing arrow is on the button bar at the right of the browser. Chrome: a bar will appear on the bottom of the browser with a button for the most recently downloaded file. You can find and run the file from within your browser: After the file is downloaded, close the other programs running on your computer. But depending upon your system, it may just download automatically. Generally, you will be asked if you want to download the file. 
Most of the time you will only have to deal with this if you need the file after installing it. On both systems, it is located on the hard disk: go into the Users folder there you will find folders for each user account on the computer go into that folder and you will find the Downloads folder. But most newer operating systems - Windows and Mac - download files to the appropriately named Downloads folder.
If you are using an old operating system, you may need to create a special folder for downloading files. However, users with older computers may still find many plugins necessary and useful. With the introduction of HTLM5, the need for many plugins has gone by the wayside.
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