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When you purchase a Download from InfoShop.com.au, you will receive an email notification that has a link for you to click to begin the download of your item.

The email will look like this:

Download 1

Alternatively you can copy and paste the URL provided into a download manager so that the download faster and resumes if the process gets interrupted.

download 2


Tips and Tricks

Downloading files can sometimes be problematic. There is so much that can influence the speed and success of your download from Infoshop.com.au. The telephone company, your ISP, the plan you are on whether it be dialup or broadband, virus scanners sucking up system resources and even the local council digging up the street can cause you grief.

So, here are a few tips and tricks to help smooth the way.

Be patient

If you download a lot of files from the internet, you will be familiar with what speed a file should be downloading.

Check the size of the file that you purchased as it may be bigger than what you thought which will effect your impression of how fast the file should download.

If the file is coming down slower than normal:

• Check to see if your ISP has limited your bandwith due to your allocation for the month being reached.
• Check to see if you have something else downloading or uploading simultaneously.

Use a download manager for large downloads.

A download manager is a useful tool for download particularly large files. They employ technology that can speed up the download as well as being able to resume the download from where it left off should the process get interrupted.

There are many free versions available. Here are a couple to help you get started:

Please note that these are recommendations only and are provided from third party providers and InfoShop.com.au and takes no responsibility for the functionality and integrity of the software provided.

http://getright.com/
http://www.freedownloadmanager.org

To use the download manager, visit the web sites and download and install the program. Once installed, copy and paste the full URL of your download item provided in this email and start the download.