INFORMATION SHEET 1.3.3.

REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES
TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE
PHILIPPINES
COLLEGE OF INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT
Ayala Blvd, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro
Manila

Software Installation and Maintenance

I. Learning Objectives:

1. learn and expound the knowledge about software installation and maintenance
2. Understand the essence of installing software and hardware
3. Perform and apply the acquired knowledge in executing the installation software and
hardware

II. Discussions

Installation is the process of making hardware and/or software ready for use. Different systems
require different types of installations. While certain installations are simple and straightforward
and can be performed by non-professionals, others are more complex and time-consuming and
may require the involvement of specialists

Installation

Hardware Software
What is Software Installation?
Software installation is a way of life when you own a computer. As long as the computer
is functional, software installation will be a never ending process that your computer will be
subjected to.

Types of Software Installation

Software Installations 3 Main Issues
1. Understand how software is installed
 Create a folder to house the new software. This folder is located in the ‘‘Program
Files’’ folder within C: Drive … but it can be placed anywhere else if you prefer.
 Place the program files in the right places. Depending on the software you are
installing
 Optionally, you might have to tell the Windows operating system that you are
installing new software, which you do by adjusting various system files and
Registry files;
 Finally, place shortcuts to your new software on the Desktop, in the Start Menu
programs list, and anywhere else you like

2. Whether the software manufacturer provides an automatic installation wizard or

whether you have to do all of this manually.

 Most manufacturers, give you an installer. This installer is a program in its own
right, but one that only has one job: it installs you software, and then you can
throw it away. When you download software from the Internet, most times you
will actually be downloading installers.

3. whether the new software you install is going to conflict with previously installed
software.

 Some new software never causes conflicts. Others will almost always do so
unless you take special steps by shutting down any other programs during the
installation process. Usually, the software manufacturer will warn you when a
conflict is likely to happen. They do this by recommending that you close all
Windows programs before installing the new program.
 Software
Installation
Type A Type B Type C Type D
Type A
There is no installer: you have to install your software yourself, manually. The good
news is that usually you do not have to close other programs.

Type B
The software arrives as an installer program. Its key feature is that it strongly
recommends’ that you shut down other Windows programs. After you have done that, the
installer Wizard walks you through the installation process.

Type C
The software arrives as an installer program. This time, it does not recommend shutting
down other programs, but immediately walks you through the installation process.

Type D
The software uses Windows’ built-in installer, and installs itself automatically, doing no
more than perhaps asking you to agree to the End User License Agreement (EULA).

How to install a software?

1. Click on the "Download" button, and the program will begin downloading to your
computer
2. After the download is completed, there will be a Notepad++ installer. Double click on
the installer to begin the installation process.

3. Select your preferred language. You can change languages by scrolling through the
dropdown list
4. Read the information provided on the window that appears and click the "Next" button.

5. Read through the license agreement. Click on either the "I Accept" or "Cancel" button
according to your compliance with the license agreement

6. Select your desired path where you want to install Notepad++. After you have selected
the path location, click on "Next" button
7. Read the information on the final window and click on the "Finish" button. If you
selected the "Run Notepad++" option, the program will automatically open. Otherwise,
you will need to navigate to your install path to open Notepad.
III. Documentation
IV. Reflection
After listening to what the reporters are discussing, I learned much more on how to install software on
computer. Based on my experience, installing on computer is like the process on how we install
application on our smartphone. But the difference is that on computer you have choice to choose your
desired path for installing software you wanted to install. Also, there are more process when it comes
installing software on pc but this process is easy you just need to apply your knowledge about installing
application to your smartphones. The reporters discussed it very well like their previous topics and I
appreciated them.