How to Download Silverlight 2 Programs

Microsoft's Silverlight is a development platform used to create interactive experiences for Internet, desktop and mobile phone applications both on and offline. Silverlight is compatible with multiple browsers and operating systems. The Silverlight plug-in is available for free from Microsoft's website (see Resources). Silverlight programs use the .XAP file extension and can be downloaded onto your computer for use offline.

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  Open your Internet browser and navigate to the download page of the program you would like to download.

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  Right-click on the download link and select the "Save As" option. Download the file to the desktop or other location that can be easily remembered.

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  Open the Silverlight software program and click "File," then select "Open." Double-click the file name in the new window. You can also double-click the file and it should automatically open in the Silverlight program, or right-click on the file and select "Open with." Select Silverlight from the list of available programs and click "Open."