Email has made communication and the transfer of information an easy and convenient process. Small files can be sent by email, instead of having to mail a disk or flash drive. Email allows small files to be delivered anywhere in the world in seconds. Common files sent this way are media files, such as pictures and music. Opening music files through email is a quick and easy process. The computer will likely send you a confirmation message via a pop-up screen asking if you want to download the file. Click “Yes” and the file will start downloading to your hard drive. The download location will depend on your computer settings, but a common destination is the Windows desktop. Once the file is downloaded, run a virus check on it before you play it. Even with a music extension such as MP3 or WMA, the file could be an executable virus file that can damage your computer once opened. If the virus scan is clean, click on the file and your default music player will open to play the song. If the player advises that the file has a file extension different than what is listed, delete the file as a precaution and do not play it. Verify with the sender that the file sent was the one intended and that their computer does not have any infections. Writer Bio
