Software

Management
 Installing Software
 When you install software, you move a copy of the
software from its distribution location to your
computer.
 A setup program is included with the software to
guide you through the installation steps and prepare
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the software so you can use it on your computer.

 The method you use to install software depends on
the type of personal computer you are using, the type
of software you are installing, and how it is
distributed.
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 Installing Software (continued)

 You typically install four types of software:

desktop applications, Windows apps, mobile
apps, and utility programs such as drivers
and system tools.
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 Installing Software (continued)

 Overview of Installation Steps

 You can install software using one of three
distribution methods: a CD or DVD, a
compressed file on a Web site, or a store app.
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 If you receive software on a CD or DVD, you

insert the disc in a CD/DVD drive on your
computer and wait for the setup program to
start.

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 Installing Software (continued)
 Overview of Installation Steps (continued)
 If the setup program does not start automatically, display
the files on the disc using a file manager such as File
Explorer and then double-click the setup program file.
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 Installing Software (continued)
 Overview of Installation Steps (continued)
 The setup program guides you through the steps to install
the software, including choosing the components you
want to install and selecting the folder for the software.
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 Installing Software (continued)
 Overview of Installation Steps (continued)
 Another way to install software is from a Web site.
 The software and a setup program are contained in
a single compressed file available on the Web site.
 You select options on a Web page such as the
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operating system you are using and the language

for the software, and then click a link or button to
download and save the compressed file on your
hard disk.

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 Installing Software (continued)
 Overview of Installation Steps (continued)
 Usually, the setup program starts as soon as the file is
downloaded.
 If it does not, you use a file manager to extract the files, and
then double-click the setup.exe file to start the setup program.
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 Installing Software (continued)
 Overview of Installation Steps (continued)
 Store apps provide access to apps designed for a particular
operating system.
 You select the App Store icon to visit the store and display apps
available for the operating system.
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 Installing Software (continued)

 Overview of
Installation Steps
(continued)
 You use a button or
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link to purchase the

app, and then
download and install
it automatically.

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 Installing Software (continued)
 Installation Tasks
 If you are installing software on a personal
computer, the setup program typically performs
the following tasks:
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– Copies files—The setup program copies files from the

distribution location to the hard disk and creates a log
to indicate where it stores the files during installation.
– Extracts files—The setup program extracts the files if
they are stored in a compressed file so they can be
used in the installation.
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 Installing Software (continued)
 Installation Tasks (continued)
– Checks for existing versions of the software—If an
earlier version of the software is found, it may need to be
uninstalled first; if the current version is found, the setup
program stops the installation.
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– Verifies system requirements—The setup program

checks system components, such as RAM and the hard
drive, to make sure they have enough capacity to run
and store the software.
– Finds drivers and other system files—The setup program
looks for and activates drivers the software uses.
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 Installing Software (continued)
 Installation Tasks (continued)
– Updates system files—The setup program provides
configuration data to the operating system so it can
run the software. On a Windows computer, this
information is stored in the Windows registry, which
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is a database of information about your computer’s

configuration.
– Provides a way to start the software—The setup
program adds a button, an icon, or a tile to the
graphical user interface so you can start the
software.
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 Uninstalling Software
 Uninstalling an application frees up space on your hard
disk.
 To uninstall a desktop application from a Windows
computer, you use an uninstaller, which is a tool similar to
a setup program.
 To uninstall a Windows app, you can right-click the app’s
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tile on the Start screen or Apps screen, and then click the
Uninstall button on the Apps bar.

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 Uninstalling Software (continued)
 To uninstall a mobile app from
an Android tablet or
smartphone, you use the
Application manager on the
Settings menu.
 To uninstall an app from an
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iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch,

you press and hold the app’s
icon until the icon begins to
shake and a circled X
appears on the icon, and then
you tap the X to uninstall the
app.
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 Uninstalling Software (continued)
 You can also uninstall a driver or utility program.
 You should use an uninstaller to uninstall the
driver or utility program so you can remove the
files as safely as possible.
 Uninstalling an operating system means deleting it
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from your computer.

 If you don’t immediately replace the deleted
operating system with a new one, your computer
won’t run.
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 Uninstalling Software (continued)
 Uninstalling Tasks
 If you are uninstalling software other than an operating
system on a personal computer, the uninstaller typically
performs these tasks:
– Deletes files—The uninstaller refers to the log created by the
setup program to locate and then delete the software’s files.
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– Restores system settings—If the setup program changed

system settings, the uninstaller restores them to their original
settings.
– Restores the graphical user interface—The uninstaller removes
the button, icon, or file for starting the software from the
graphical user interface.

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 Reinstalling Software
 If you’ve installed software but it’s not running
properly, you can reinstall it.
 To reinstall a desktop application, Windows app,
or mobile app on the same device as the original
software, you can complete the following general
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steps:
1. Uninstall the software.
2. Restart the computer.
3. Install the software.
4. Install updates if prompted to do so.
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 Reinstalling Software (continued)
 Reinstalling an Operating System
 Most setup programs or the operating systems provide an option
to install a fresh copy of the operating system while retaining your
data and settings.
 You can reinstall Windows using a Refresh option that retains your
original Windows apps, though not your desktop applications.
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 Reinstalling Software (continued)
 Reinstalling an Operating System (continued)
 You can reinstall other operating systems as
follows:
– Mac OS X—Choose the Restart command on the
Apple menu, and then hold down the Command+R
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keys. When an option to reinstall Mac OS X appears on

the screen, click it. Follow the on-screen instructions.
– Linux—The method varies depending on the Linux
distribution. For most distributions, you reinstall using
your original installation media.

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 Reinstalling Software (continued)
 Reinstalling an Operating System (continued)
– iOS—You can reinstall or update iOS by connecting
your smartphone or tablet to the Internet or to a
computer where iTunes software is installed. On the
iTunes menu, click Check for Updates and then follow
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the on-screen instructions to reinstall iOS.

– Android—You can reinstall or update Android by
using the Settings app. Select a command called
About Tablet (or something similar), and then choose
System Updates to check for an update or to reinstall
Android.
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 Understanding Software Licenses
 A software license is a legal agreement that specifies
how you can install and use the software you
purchase.
 A single-user license gives only one person the right
to install and use the software.
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 With a site license, multiple users can access the

software at the same time.
 The software license is summarized in the end user
license agreement (EULA), which outlines the terms
and guidelines for legal use of the software.
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 Understanding Software Licenses
(continued)
 Some EULAs state that you can install the software
on up to two computers that belong to the same
person; some indicate you are installing a student or
academic edition and cannot use it for commercial
or revenue-generating activities.
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 You might also need to register or activate software

after installing it.
 Software registration involves identifying yourself
to the software manufacturer so you can receive
product support and upgrade information.
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 Understanding Software Licenses
(continued)
 Some software companies require you to activate
your copy of the software, which involves entering
a serial number or an activation key.
 Activation is a way software developers can
ensure you install the software only on the number
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of computers specified in the license.

 Many software developers let you use their
software for a trial period; after the trial period, you
must pay to activate the software or it will stop
working.
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 Understanding Software Licenses
(continued)

 Developers can make software available to

users in the following forms, and each of
these forms has a specific software license:
– Commercial software—Commercial software is
developed and sold for profit. Custom software is
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a type of commercial software that is not sold in

retail outlets; it is developed for an organization’s
unique needs and cannot be resold or distributed
outside of the organization.

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 Understanding Software Licenses
(continued)
– Shareware—Shareware is distributed free of
charge as a download on the Web by programmers
who want to distribute their software independently.
After using shareware for a trial period, you pay the
developer a small fee to continue using it.
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– Freeware—Freeware is software a developer

makes available to users free of charge. The
developer still owns the rights to the software, so
you cannot sell or modify it unless the license
permits you to do so.

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 Understanding Software Licenses
(continued)
– Open-source software—Open-source software is
created in a collaborative programming effort and
released under a license that allows anyone to use,
modify, and distribute the software. Linux and Android
are examples of open-source operating systems.
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– Public domain software—Public domain software is

the only type of software that is not copyright-
protected. Either the software developer has donated it
for public use or the copyright has expired. You can
copy, distribute, or resell the software, but you cannot
apply for a copyright on it.
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