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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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