Common Tasks

Software and Hardware

Discover how easy it is to add and remove software, attach new hardware devices, or reinstall deleted hardware drivers. With easy-to-follow

instructions, you can completely and safely install or remove software programs and hardware devices with no worries.

This section covers:

■Adding and Removing Software

■Installing Hardware Devices

Adding and Removing Software

Software can be installed from a CD or a floppy disk or downloaded from a Web site. Many software CDs automatically begin the installation process when placed in the CD drive. If you have software that does not automatically begin the installation process, you can install the software by using the Microsoft Windows Add/Remove Programs utility.

Installing Software from a CD or Floppy Disk

To install software from a floppy disk or from a CD that does not automatically install, complete the following steps:

1.Close all programs.

2.Use the Windows Start menu to open the Control Panel.

3. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs ¤ icon to open the Add or Remove Programs dialog box.

4.Click Add New Programs.

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