Install software (General)
Install software (General)
After some time of practice, you will need to install by yourself new software on your personal computer.
For most software, this is now within the reach of all.
Simply follow the procedures, and pay attention to the messages displayed.
How to install new software on your computer?
We will consider two cases:
Installing from a CD / DVD.
Web installation.
Installation depuis un CD/DVD.
Close all programs, preferably ( it can avoid a shutdown / reboot sequence at the end of the installation). Make sure the software is compatible with the Windows version. Have , if any , of the "key" said software (protection against illegal copies pirates ) in
Generally, this "key" is printed on the box of the CD / DVD .
Insert the CD / DVD in the drive , close the drive tray , and wait .
The computer will read the CD / DVD, and in the case of a software to install its own installation program will start on its own after a few moments, most of the time .
If this is not the case, it will go into the workstation , open lecteurn CD / DVD and start a program which is often called "install" or "setup" (see attached documentation ) .
More often , the procedures are almost automatic , and just choose the default options that are available such as language, the destination directory , etc. .
End of the procedure , if necessary , the installer will cause you to restart your computer.
Remove the CD / DVD and store it , your program is installed and return to Start, Programs, All Programs.
In general , a shortcut is installed on your desktop. Run the program , enter the key if required , verify that the software works.
Web installation.
Reminder! : Do not install from the internet, that programs that have a recognized reputation, always think of the risk of being "hacked" PC!
Antivrus essential in this case!
Two variants here, depending on the type of software:
Download the full program, and installation.
Download an installer which will then go searching the Internet the necessary components.
Download the full program, and installation.
Take the example of a vital program called Adobe Reader. This program allows us to read the contents of files of type PDF (Portable Document Format), which are universally used. These files are not large, while respecting the layout of the original document, which explains their success.
After searching the internet, we find this link: http://get.adobe.com/fr/reader/ (external link) and the site looks like this:
For most software, this is now within the reach of all.
Simply follow the procedures, and pay attention to the messages displayed.
How to install new software on your computer?
We will consider two cases:
Installing from a CD / DVD.
Web installation.
Installation depuis un CD/DVD.
Close all programs, preferably ( it can avoid a shutdown / reboot sequence at the end of the installation). Make sure the software is compatible with the Windows version. Have , if any , of the "key" said software (protection against illegal copies pirates ) in
Generally, this "key" is printed on the box of the CD / DVD .
Insert the CD / DVD in the drive , close the drive tray , and wait .
The computer will read the CD / DVD, and in the case of a software to install its own installation program will start on its own after a few moments, most of the time .
If this is not the case, it will go into the workstation , open lecteurn CD / DVD and start a program which is often called "install" or "setup" (see attached documentation ) .
More often , the procedures are almost automatic , and just choose the default options that are available such as language, the destination directory , etc. .
End of the procedure , if necessary , the installer will cause you to restart your computer.
Remove the CD / DVD and store it , your program is installed and return to Start, Programs, All Programs.
In general , a shortcut is installed on your desktop. Run the program , enter the key if required , verify that the software works.
Web installation.
Reminder! : Do not install from the internet, that programs that have a recognized reputation, always think of the risk of being "hacked" PC!
Antivrus essential in this case!
Two variants here, depending on the type of software:
Download the full program, and installation.
Download an installer which will then go searching the Internet the necessary components.
Download the full program, and installation.
Take the example of a vital program called Adobe Reader. This program allows us to read the contents of files of type PDF (Portable Document Format), which are universally used. These files are not large, while respecting the layout of the original document, which explains their success.
After searching the internet, we find this link: http://get.adobe.com/fr/reader/ (external link) and the site looks like this:
Basically, the middle, the yellow button "Download now" think before pressing on to uncheck the Include in your download or you'll end up with a second antivirus!
Depending on your browser, you must allow the download of the file (see the top of your screen).
Then the program will install automatically. Also, a new module will be installed in your browser you will need to restart.
Download an installer which will then go searching the Internet the necessary components.
Another example for this case. After research, we find this link: http://www.windowslive.fr/messenger/ (external link) and on this page, we find the download button. After clicking this button, the following window appears (eg Firefox):
After clicking on "Save File" run this program. This program is an installer: it will examine your machine, it will look or the program (s) already installed (s), download what is necessary, and proceed with the installation.
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