Self-service software installation (PC)

Follow these steps to install approved software applications on your Windows workstation:

1. Click the Start button and type software in the search box.

2. Select Software Center from the list.

Start Software Center

3. From the Applications tab, click on the application that you want to install. 

Select app to install

4. Click the Install button. 

install app

The installation will take place in the background, and you can continue to use your computer. To check the status of the install, return to Software Center and click the Installation Status tab.

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