A method and system for presenting auxiliary content to a client during
download of primary content from a server is provided. The system
includes a server network including a server that manages primary content
and a client computer connectable to the server. At the client computer,
local storage for storing user information and auxiliary content is
provided. In one example, the auxiliary content is stored in the local
storage prior to download of the primary content from the download
management server. The user information is communicated from the client
computer to the server, and the user information is used to direct
initial access to primary content. Then, specific portions of the
auxiliary content stored in the local storage device is displayed at the
client computer during download of the primary content.