How to Download and Run a Program in Windows 7 With IE9 - 6 Step Tutorial

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Downloading a program/executable in Windows 7 is as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6! Just follow this simple tutorial, and you will be downloading applications in no time!

Step 1: ​In your web browser (also know as "The Internet" or "Internet Explorer") click on a download link:

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​Step 2: ​Click on "Actions":

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​Step 3: Click on "Run":

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​Step 4: ​A SmartScreen Filter dialog box will open. Click on the downward pointing triangle next to "More Options":

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​Step 5: ​Click on "Run anyway":

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​Step 6: A User Account Control dialog box will open. Click on Yes:

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That's it! You have now downloaded and launched a program/executable in Windows 7 using Internet Explorer 9.  

(Yes, this tutorial is designed to be sarcastic***)

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