Using Software Center to Install Applications on a PC

Software Center is used to install software on Phoenix College-owned, Windows-based computers. This is only available to Phoenix College faculty, staff, and students on college-owned devices.

Description

The Windows-based laptops and desktops at Phoenix College come with the Software Center. This is where college-approved software is available for installation. 

 

Instructions

1. Select the Software Center icon from the desktop or use the search option in the lower portion of your desktop.
   
   
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2. Click the Start Button and type software. The search will bring up the Software Center icon.
    
3. Once the Software Center opens, you will see a list of available applications on the Applications tab.
   
    
4. Select the software you need in the list of available software under the Applications and select Install. The program will begin the installation.
   
   
    
5.   If the software is installed but not working properly, you can choose to uninstall then reinstall (following the above steps).
   
    
6. If the above steps do not work, or the software is not found in the Software Center, create a service request with the Help Desk.