Installing Programs on the PC

Installing Software from a CD-ROM

1. Press the CD-ROM drive button to open the CD-ROM drive.
2. Carefully insert the CD-ROM, label side up in the CD-ROM drive. Make sure it is seated properly and lies flat.
3. Press the CD-ROM drive button to close the CD-ROM drive.
4. In most cases, a window opens automatically. An installation program starts. Just follow the directions.
5. If no window opens, Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. Click Install, then click Next. Windows automatically looks for the installation program on your CD-ROM. Continue to follow the instructions on the screen.
6. When you are done, carefully remove the CD-ROM from the drive and put it away.
7. Try out your new program! Often you see a window on your desktop and you can start the program by double-clicking the application's icon. Otherwise, choose Start > Programs and click the program on your program list.

Installing Software that You Downloaded from the Internet

1. Once you have found a site that lets you download software you want, follow the instructions on the site. It is helpful to print the instructions before you download so you can have them afterwards.
2. During the download, you usually see a Download window that lets you know the progress of the download.
3. Follow the directions that you have from the Web site. The program may install automatically or you may need to double-click the file you downloaded to start installation.
4. Try out your new program! Often you see a window on your desktop and you can start the program by double-clicking the application's icon. Otherwise, choose Start > Programs and click the program on your program list.

Deleting Programs

1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: Only programs that were designed for Windows can be removed by using Add/Remove Programs. For all other programs, check the program's documentation to determine which files should be removed.