Installing Software Through the Software Center App

Key Points:

• Users can install updated software that has been made available to them in the Software Center app (as an alternative to using the Company Portal app).  Note that some machines may only the Software Center app or the Company Portal app; others may have both.
   
• Before installing software, users must verify that they are connected to the campus network (if off-campus, they will connect using the GlobalProtect VPN app).
   
• Additional software can be added for users as long as there is a justified need for it.

Instructions:

1. Click the Start menu icon down in the bottom left corner of your screen.
    
2. Look for the Software Center app, and then click to launch it.
   
   
    
3. Allow a few moments for the Software Center app to load.  If you are off-campus, make sure you are connected to VPN.
    
4. By default, the Applications option (on the left navigation pane) will be selected.  Scroll through the list and click on the software you want to install (e.g., Adobe Acrobat).
   
   
    
5. Click the Install button.
   
   
    
6. Wait a few minutes for your machine to start the installation of the software.  Once it is done, you should see that it was successfully installed.
   
   
    
7. Open the software on your machine (it should be available in your programs list after clicking the Start menu icon).