How to make a file downloader in C#?

Question

I want to code a simple file downloader in C#. I want to know how it works? eg. If I give it a URL, what will it do? I have a very rough idea about it.

It will send a HTTP request.
The server will reply and send the file.
The downloader will get the file and store it in hard drive.

This is my first time coding on web technology. So I hardly have any idea.
Can anybody please explain me the steps?

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 14 '12 at 11:54

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A snippet to get you started:

using(var wc=new WebClient())
{
    wc.DownloadFile("http://some/internet/resource",@"c:\some\local\filename");
}

answered Dec 14 '12 at 11:54

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You've got to be kidding. It's that simple? – Cobra_Fast Dec 14 '12 at 11:54
Just to be nitty, it should be "http://some/internet/representation_of_resource". Other than that, it is a nice small example ;) – mslot Dec 14 '12 at 12:39

How to make a file downloader in C#?

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