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Installing Software Using Software Center--Faculty/Staff (Windows Users)

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Overview:
The Software Center contains software downloads for University approved software. It is available to RU faculty and staff for their university computers. These instructions are for Windows machines only.

Note: If you're off campus, please connect via VPN to access Software Center.

1. Search for “software center” on your machine.

a. Type software in the search box and open Software Center to start the program.

2. From the Applications tab, click the software you would like to install onto your machine.

3. Click the Install button, and wait for software to install.  The selected program(s) will begin the downloading and installation process, which may take some time.

4.  Once the installation is finished, “Installed” will display under the status for the completed installation. If you are installing multiple programs at once, wait for all programs to display the “Installed” status.

You may now close out of the Software Center window after the installation, and your program(s) should be available for use on your computer now.

If you experience issues or have any questions regarding this topic, please contact the Technology Assistance Center at 540-831-7500 or enter a support ticket at www.radford.edu/ITOneStop.