Compaq Presario Internet PC - Manual (Page 72)

7-12 C OMPUTER U PGRADES M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED AND B EYOND
Installing Additional Software
When selecting software for your computer, verify on the
packaging that it is compatible with your version of the
Microsoft Windows operating system and the specifications of
your Internet PC.
Note: If the software documentation contains installation instructions, use
those instructions. If not, you can complete the following steps for installing
software from a CD or diskette.
Software can be installed from a CD or a diskette or it can be
downloaded from a Web site. Many software CDs automatically
begin the installation process when placed in the CD drive. If
you have a software CD that does not automatically begin the
installation process, you can install the software by using the
Microsoft Windows Add/Remove Programs utility. Refer to the
next topic in this guide.
Installing Software from a CD or Diskette
1. Close all open programs.
2. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to
Settings, and then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window is displayed.
3. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs
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icon. The Add/
Remove Programs Properties window is displayed.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Insert the CD or diskette into the proper drive and click the
Next button. The computer will find the CD or diskette and
begin the installation process.
Installing
Additional
Software
After using your computer
and exploring the
preinstalled software, you
may want to purchase and
install additional software.
You may want to determine
the size of your hard drive
and how much free space is
remaining before you
download or install software.
Refer to the “Determining
Your Hard Drive Size” topic
in this chapter for details.
This procedure shows you
how to install software
from a diskette or from a
CD that does not
automatically install.