Installing University Software - UWL (Windows PC)
Using Software Center to install University Software on a UWL PC.
What is Software Center?
Software Center is part of Microsoft’s System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), which allows ITS to deliver, manage, support and update applications and services across campus.
To Find
the Software Center (Windows 7)
o Click the Start menu
o Choose All
Programs (or search Software Center and select it)
o Scroll
down and click the Microsoft System Center folder to expand it
o Click Software Center to open the program.
To Find
the Software Center (Windows 10)
o Click on
the Start Button (Windows logo) and select Software Center from the pinned
tiles under the heading "UWL Shortcuts"
or
o Click in
the Cortana Search Bar
o Type Software Center and select the desktop app
Installing
Software
The Applications tab shows both installed software and software that has not already been installed on your computer, but is available for you to install.
1. Click
the application in the list to see an overview of that software, including its
description, version and if a restart is required.
2.
Click Install to begin the installation process. You can
monitor the installation process on this tab or from the Installation
status tab.
3. After
installation, follow instructions as to whether you need to restart your
computer.
4. If the installation fails through Software Center, please reboot your computer and try this process again.
NOTE: If
you have multiple applications to install, you will need to repeat the process
for each title.
If you do not have Software Center on your computer, please contact the Eagle Help Desk at 785-8774 or your Client Services Representative.