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Installing Software On Your Windows PC

The document discusses different ways to install software on a Windows PC, including downloading installation files from the internet or CD-ROM and following installation instructions, as well as searching online for software. It also mentions the Windows Store as a place to find and install apps on Windows 8.

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Installing Software On Your Windows PC

The document discusses different ways to install software on a Windows PC, including downloading installation files from the internet or CD-ROM and following installation instructions, as well as searching online for software. It also mentions the Windows Store as a place to find and install apps on Windows 8.

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Installing software on your Windows

PC
Your computer allows you to do some really amazing things. Digital photo
editing, sophisticated computer gaming, video streaming—all of these things
are possible because of different types of software. Developers are always
creating new software applications, which allow you to do even more with your
computer.

Installing from a CD-ROM

From the mid-1990s through the late 2000s, the most common way to get
new software was to purchase a CD-ROM. You could then insert the disc, and
the computer would walk you through the installation.

Now, almost all software has moved away from this model. Many new
computers no longer include a CD-ROM for this reason. However, if you do
need to install software from a CD-ROM, simply insert the disc into your
computer, then follow the instructions.

Installing software from the Web


Today, the most common way to get new software is to download it from the
Internet. Applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop can now be
purchased and downloaded right to your computer. You can also install free
software this way. For example, if you wanted to install the Google Chrome
web browser, you can visit this page and click the Download button.

The installation file will be saved to your computer in .exe format.


Pronounced dot e-x-e, this is the standard extension for installation files on
Windows computers. You can follow the steps below to install an application
from an .exe file.

1. Locate and download an .exe file.

2. Locate and double-click the .exe file. (It will usually be in


your Downloads folder.)

3. A dialog box will appear. Follow the instructions to install the software.
4. The software will be installed. You can now open the application from the Start
menu (Windows 7) or the Start Screen (Windows 8).

Tips for finding software


In our experience, the easiest way to find new software is to search the Web.
For example, if you were looking for a way to edit some personal photos on
your computer, you could run a Google search for free photo-editing software.
If you're not exactly sure what kind of software you're looking for, try
describing the tasks you want to complete. For example, if you wanted a way
to create to-do lists and organize your appointments, you might search for
something like free calendar organizer software.

The Windows Store

If you're using Windows 8, you can download and install software from
the Windows Store. The Windows Store is meant to simplify the process of
locating and installing software from third-party developers—when you find
an app in the Windows store, you won't have to do any extra work to install it.

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