Software, Installing software from a cd, dvd, or diskette, Software -4 – Compaq 233789-371 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 Add New

Programmes.

5. Insert the CD or

diskette into the proper
drive and click CD or
Floppy
. Microsoft
Windows will begin
the installation
process.

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