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Chapter 3 Installing and Using Software
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Installing and Using Software
FAQs What are the components of an application window? How can I find out how to use my software? What’s the significance of software copyrights and EULAs? How do I install software? What about software upgrades and updates? How do I remove software? Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 3
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What are the components of an application window?
The rectangular window that appears on your screen when you open an application is the application window. It includes: Title bar with three buttons Minimize button Maximize button Close button Menu bar Toolbar Ribbon (Office 2010) File tab (Office 2010) Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 3
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What are the components of an application window?
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How can I find out how to use my software?
When using application software, you can access help from a variety of sources On-screen help Tutorials Web sites Consider online user groups or the software publisher’s Web site for up-to-date software information Use a Web-based search engine for help Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 3
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How can I find out how to use my software?
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What’s the significance of software copyrights and EULAs?
Most software is distributed on CDs at retail stores or downloaded from Web sites Software will include a EULA (end-user license agreement) Commercial software is marketed for profit Demoware usually expires after a limited time Freeware is distributed for free Shareware allows you to install the software and share with friends for a trial period Open source software is often developed as a public, collaborative effort of volunteers Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 3
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What’s the significance of software copyrights and EULAs?
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How do I install software?
Many software applications have to be installed on your computer before you can use them. When you install software: Some or all of the program modules are copied to your PC’s hard disk The program is added to the All Programs menu The program is added to the Windows Registry, which keeps track of installed hardware and software Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 3
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How do I install software?
The software installation process is automated by a setup module Two categories of software: Web applications run on a remote Web server Portable applications are designed to run from a removable storage device Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 3
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How do I install software ?
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How do I install software ?
Downloading software is transferring the software from the Internet to your PC The installation process is usually very similar to installing programs from a CD You run a setup program that triggers the step-by-step installation process Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 3
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What about software upgrades and updates?
Types of software upgrades include: New versions Version number Software patches, which replace part of the program code Service packs, which correct problems Some software provides an automatic update option Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 3
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What about software upgrades and updates?
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How do I remove software?
When you uninstall software you remove it from: The hard disk The All Programs menu The Registry Uninstall or change a program option handles the complexities of removing the program modules behind the scenes Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 3
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How do I remove software?
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Hardware: USB flash drives
A USB flash drive (UFD) is a compact and portable storage device that plugs into a computer’s USB port Offer a range of storage capacities Use solid state technology Grid of cells containing two transistors that act as gates Power not required to retain data Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 3
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Hardware: USB flash drives
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Hardware: USB flash drives
When inserting a USB flash drive, make sure it is correctly aligned with the port When you are ready to remove a USB flash drive, you should first click the eject icon in the notification area and wait for Windows to give you the Safe To Remove Hardware message Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 3
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Hardware: USB flash drives
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Hardware: USB flash drives
You can run software on USB flash drives Local apps must be installed on a hard disk, but some portable apps are available OpenOffice Portable Portable security software such as ClamWin can help protect your data from viruses Windows does not display the names of portable apps on the Start menu Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 3
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Hardware: USB flash drives
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Is it legal to install this software?
What do you think? Have you ever used pirated software? Do you think most people try to comply with the terms of the software license agreements? If you discovered pirated software in use at your school or office, would you report it? Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 3
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