LETTING AND BIDDING

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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"HOW TO" PROCEDURES

How to download and open an .exe file:   Left click on the .exe link.   Click “Save” in the “File Download” pop-up window.   Click on the down arrow after “Save in:” at the top of the “Save As” pop-up window.   Click on “Local Disk (C:)” in the drop down menu.   Double click on the folder where you want to save the file.   It is suggested that you create a new folder (i.e. IDOT) for the file you are about to download. To create a new folder, click on the “Create New Folder” ICON to the right of the “Save in:” drop down menu. A new folder will appear that is highlighted so that you can type in the name.  After you type in the name, press enter two times.   In the folder pop-up window, click on the “Save” button.   A download window will pop-up and will show you when the download is complete.   When the download is complete, click on “Open Folder”   In the folder pop-up window, double click on the .exe file.   In the “WinZip Self-Extractor” pop-up window, click on “Unzip”   Click “OK” in the pop-up window that appears after the files have been extracted.   Click “Close”   Double click on the document you wish to open and view.