How to capture files via your browser

This procedure explains how you can save any file being displayed on your browser. You can also specify where to save the file on your local computer.

To download files from your browser to your computer:

Display the file you want to download on your browser.
Pull down the "File" menu on your browser and select "Save As".
Select "Source" as the format for the saved file.
Specify the path to the directory or folder where you want to keep the file on your computer.
Select "OK" or "Save" to place the source file on your computer.

You now have an exact copy of the source file, and you can view it with your browser. Any links that contain complete URLs ( <a href="http://www ..."> ) will still function, but links that use relative pathnames (<a href="../ ..."> ) will no longer work.

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