If you're referring to .exe and .dmg files, try downloading the correct version (windows only accepts .exe and Mac only accepts .dmg
Binary file that has malicious code in it can create viruses. It depends on the programming on how it will be executed. Security of Operating System is considered on how handling such files.
If you mean the .torrent files, then they can be deleted by deleting your internet cache or simply deleting them IF you downloaded them (I like to Open them so they save to my internet cache) Or if you mean the files you downloaded, you can open/watch/listen to it and then you can easily delete it from utorrent by deleting both files (Torrent + the files (cant remember exact)).
i am a its user for over a year and so far i have downloaded over 37 files no infection or virus so it safe and reliable...at least i believe so
Most downloadable files on the internet are compressed so that they are smaller in size and therefore be downloaded quicker.
It is a File Compression utility. It compresses really big files into smaller packages so that they can be transferred or downloaded quickly. Once the files have been transferred/downloaded, they must be uncompressed (expanded) before they can be used.
AVI video files can be read by Windows Media Player, so that program is the best place to watch it
Yes, you can transfer downloaded movies from Flixster to your Windows Media Center by first locating the downloaded files on your device. Then, you can copy or move these files to a folder that Windows Media Center can access. Ensure that your TV is connected to the same network as your media center, and use the streaming feature to watch the movies on your TV. Additionally, you may need to convert the files to a compatible format if necessary.
An OST file is usually related to Microsoft Outlook. There's no definition of OST files linked to any multimedia files (neither audio nor video), so maybe there's a mix-up in the question.
It is saved permanently unless it is downloaded into a /tmp or /temp directory, which the Operating System has the right to "clean up" occasionally and delete unneeded files when doing so. Usually, these downloaded files are used to run updates or new software, so keeping them is not important. However, if you download a document, music or other kind of file, it is best for you to open it and save it in the appropriate place so you can find it later.
this question is a great mystery
Depends on the file type, some, especially downloaded files and executables (.EXE and .COM) files are already compressed, so therefore won't be smaller when you zip them. You can combine zip files into a single zip file, but it doesn't make the file size a smaller total.
You can change to a downloaded background through your xbox's settings so it displays behind your dashboard.