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Installing Software On Your Windows PC

The document discusses installing software on Windows PCs. It describes installing from CD-ROMs, downloading from the web, and the .exe file format for installation files. It provides steps for installing software downloaded from the web and tips for finding software.

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Installing Software On Your Windows PC

The document discusses installing software on Windows PCs. It describes installing from CD-ROMs, downloading from the web, and the .exe file format for installation files. It provides steps for installing software downloaded from the web and tips for finding software.

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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.

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