Installing Software on you PC

There are many different types of software depending on the function you wish it to be able to carry out. As well as this there are as many ways of getting your software e.g. Downloading direct to your PC, transferring the file, buying the software in disk form etc. There is a process to follow in both installing the data and removing it from your system which should be followed for it to work to its best ability and also ensuring it is completely removed from your computer.

Different software and it's uses

Software for downloading off the internet - This is usually called shareware and gives you the ability to share files with other internet users whether they are music, film or picture. They sometimes come with a trial period and if after the trial period the software has not been purchased its main functions will cease to work. Once this trial is up you will be required to uninstall it if you have not purchased it.

Professional software - This kind of software is mainly used in an office environment giving the users the ability to share files through an internal e-mail system, build web pages etc. However, to have the capability to do all these things you would need to use a variety of software's that are compatible with each other wise they would not work correctly.

Entertainment software - This give the user the ability to create digital pictures, videos and animations. Over the recent years there have been many developments in this sector making the quality of image a standard that was at one point thought impossible. As with all the other software you must ensure it is compatible with the type of PC you have, most of this software is usable with most modern computers but it is always suggested you ensure this before purchasing the software and certainly before trying to install it onto your computer.

Installing different software's

There is a selection of ways in which you can get the software onto your PC depending on the type of software. For example with the shareware you will most likely download from the internet and there fore follow the online instructions provided exactly, wrong installation could result in you having to remove the software from your computer entirely and go through the installation process again. The same process is usually used in the case of entertainment software, however, when going through the process of downloading it to your computer there may be some software's you will have to download to your computer, then compress the file and then install it.

Then with software that is most commonly used there are disks you can buy with the software ready to install onto your computer, with this kind of software you will most likely be provided with installation codes to verify the origin of the disk.

With all these variations on the installation process you will be provided by step by step instruction whether they are over the internet or a hard copy you've received with your disk.

Removing software from your PC

It is generally a lot simpler to remove the software from your PC than it is to install it with many when you right click on the name of the software from the list in the start menu - all programs, there is usually the option - uninstall, if this option is here then you can click it and it should uninstall the software. If, however, the option to remove software is not in the list then you simply have to go to the control panel in the start menu, click on the option - add/remove programmes. When the screen shows a list of all files you need to find the software you want to uninstall, once found you right click on it and it should bring up a list with the option - change/remove, click this and it will uninstall the software for you.

When buying any software for your computer it is important to make sure it is compatible and if downloading any software off the internet always be sure it is safe before doing so.