Software, Installing software from a cd, dvd, or diskette, Software -5 – Compaq 228399-373 User Manual

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Software

You may want to purchase
and install additional
software. Software can be
installed from a CD, DVD,
or diskette, and it can be
downloaded from a Web
site.

The installation process
automatically begins when
you insert the CD in the
disc drive. If the installation
process doesn’t
automatically begin, refer
to the documentation that
came with the software. If
no documentation exists,
follow the procedure listed
here to install software
from a CD or diskette.

In the event of difficulties
with the installation,
contact the software
manufacturer.

When selecting software for
your computer, make sure the
packaging states that it is
compatible with your version
of Microsoft Windows, your
computer memory, processor,
and available disk space.

Tip

Software

Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or
Diskette

1. Close all open programmes.

2. From the Windows taskbar,

click the Start button, point
to Settings, and then click
Control Panel.

3. Double-click the Add/

Remove programmes



icon. The Add/Remove
programmes
Properties window is displayed.

4. Click Install.

5. Insert the CD or diskette into

the proper drive and click
Next. Microsoft Windows
will begin the installation
process.

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