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Software Center (Microsoft)
Directions on how how to use Microsoft Software Center
What is Software Center?
Software Center is part of Microsoft’s System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), which allows IT to deliver, manage, support
and update applications and services across campus. SCCM is included in Microsoft System Center 2012.
To Find the Software Center (Windows 7)
- Click the Start menu
- Choose All Programs (or search Software Center and select it)
- Scroll down and click the Microsoft System Center folder to expand it
- Click Software Center to open the program.
To Find the Software Center (Windows 10)
- Click in the Cortana Search Bar
- Type Software Center and select the desktop app
Installing Software
By default, 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.
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. NOTE: Once the installation has begun, it will need to runs its course.
If you decide you do not want the application, you will need to
uninstall later.
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.
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 have questions, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 608.342.1400 or helpdesk@uwplatt.edu. You may also visit the Help Desk on the first floor of the Karrmann Library.