Using the Internet Safely For Seniors

Figure 5-12

2.In the open e-mail, click the attachment. The File Down-

load dialog box appears (see Figure 5-13), offering you

the option of saving or opening/running the attached file.

• If you want to save the file, click the Savebutton. In the
  Save As dialog box that appears, use the Save Infield to
  locate the folder where you want to save the file. Then
  click the Savebutton.


• If you want to open the file, or run an executable file
  (such as an installation program for software that initi-
  ates the installation), click the Openor Runbutton.
  (The choice varies depending on the type of file.)

Be aware that clicking Runis a very high-risk action. If

you aren’t 100 percent sure that what you’re opening

is an installation program for a legitimate piece of

software, don’t proceed.

3.Depending on your choice in the previous step, the file is

saved, opened, or run.

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