what is the difference between the words, 'installing' and 'downloading'?

Question

is the meaning of both the words same, or is there any difference? if so what is the difference? i generally get confused btn these 2 words. can any one help???

Answer 1

Downloading is simply transferring data to your computer from another computer.

Installing is actually placing the components of a software package into the right places on your computer to make the software useable.

So one could say "I downloaded a program to my computer - at that point it was just a file. But then I installed the program on my computer, and now I can use it to do things."

Answer 2

Typically, downloading is the process of moving data from a remote location (such as a web site's server) to a local location (such as your computer). Installation is the process of putting files in a specific location, setting up configurations, etc. in order to execute (use) a piece of software.

Here's a way to think about this: food.

Download is like going to the supermarket and bringing the food home. Installing is like cooking the food.

OK, it's an odd analogy, but it shows how different downloading and installing really are.

Answer 3

Main Entry: in·stall
Pronunciation: in-'stol
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French enstaller, installer, from Medieval Latin installare, from Latin in- + Medieval Latin stallum stall, from Old High German stal
1 a : to place in an office or dignity by seating in a stall or official seat b : to induct into an office, rank, or order
2 : to establish in an indicated place, condition, or status
3 : to set up for use or service
- in·stall·er noun

One entry found for download.
Main Entry: 2download
Function: transitive verb
: to transfer (as data or files) from a usually large computer to the memory of another device (as a smaller computer)
- down·load·able /-"lO-d&-b&l/ adjective

Answer 4

When you download something, you are just putting the file on your computer. When you install it, you are putting all the necessary components for use on your computer so that the program is ready to use.

Answer 5

installing means established.downloading means save as the file.