title: Can I download a file from a website with a download link? Visual Basic
body: <p>Is it possible to download a file from a website that offers a download button? I am trying to make a simple program that will download texture packs for Minecraft and install them automatically. When prompted for the URL for the texture pack, the user has to use the direct download URL, which means right-clicking the download button in their browser, and clicking 'copy link location'. This seems more convoluted than just downloading and manually installing, so is it possible to use the link provided on the download page?</p>
  
  <p>I don't know how it would be done, but I have one rather inefficient method - the URL is inputted, and the HTML page downloaded. Then the file is scanned for a string that looks like a download link, and is tested. If it returns something, then happy days. If not, it will look for another download link in the HTML file. </p>
  
  <p>I can't think of anything else that would work, and even that seems a little dubious. Sorry if I sound naive, I am new to programming. </p>