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WSU offers many programs to students, faculty, and staff at no additional charge that are not pre-loaded on the computer when it is received. To get these programs they must be installed from the [[Network |network]] via [[Control Panel]] Installations. The server these apps are stored on is called the [[KeyServer]].  
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WSU pre-loads software onto all of our campus-owned devices. You can install additional software on your WSU-issued Windows computer via the Control Panel or [[Software Center]].
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To find a more comprehensive list of available software, please use [[Software Center]].
  
 
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:*'''It is best if you are connected to the WSU campus with an Ethernet cable when installing programs'''
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:*'''To use Control Panel installers you must be connected to the WSU campus network via Wi-Fi or VPN.'''
:*NOTE: Some installs may take up to 30 minutes. Please do not quit the install process during this time.
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:*NOTE: Some installs may take up to 30 minutes. Thank you for your patience.  
 
 
:*When software is installed off the KeyServer, you will need to be on the campus network or connected via [[VPN]] in order to use the software.
 
  
==Instructions  Windows 7, 8, & 10==
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==Using Control Panel Installers==
 
*Click on the '''Start Button''' [[File:Start Button.JPG|50 px]]
 
*Click on the '''Start Button''' [[File:Start Button.JPG|50 px]]
  
*Then Type in '''“Control Panel”''' and select '''“Programs and Features”'''
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*Then Type in '''“Install a program”''' and select '''“Install a program from the network”''' from the list.
[[File:Install a program 1.png|300 px]]
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[[File:Install a program 2.png|500 px]]
 
 
*The available programs will appear.  Choose the program that you want and click on '''"INSTALL"'''.
 
[[File:Screenshot 2016-05-20 09.25.17.png|300 px]]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
*A listing of the available programs will appear
 
 
 
*'''If you do not see a list of software available when you click on "install a program from the network"''' please either reboot, logoff/log on, or click Start > click to map drives.
 
*Click on the program that you would like to install.  In this example we will choose Adobe Indesign CS5
 
*Double-click on the program you wish to install. The following window or a similar installation prompt will appear.
 
  
[[File:ControlPanelInstall03.png]]
 
  
*Let this run.  Be patient!  You will be notified when the installation is completed.
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*The available programs will appear. Double-click the program you wish to install.
*When the install has completed you may see a message that says so.
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[[File:ControlPanel2020.PNG|700px]]
*The application may or may not start up - some are setup to open after install and some are not-but it will be installed at this point and you will find it under '''START > ALL PROGRAMS'''.
 
  
===Video How-to on Window 8, 7, & 10===
 
*[https://youtu.be/hUL3-Hp7RTI Installing Network Software Video - PC]
 
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*'''If you do not see any items in the list''' please ensure you are either connected to a campus Wi-Fi network or VPN.
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*Double-click on the program you wish to install and a new window will appear to begin the installation.
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*Click Run, Open, Next or Allow as necessary when/if prompted.
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*When the install has completed, the windows will close and you may be prompted with a message informing you the install is complete.
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*If the installed application doesn't open automatically after install, search for it in your Start Menu.
  
 
[[Category: PC]]
 
[[Category: PC]]
 
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Latest revision as of 14:17, 4 February 2021

WSU pre-loads software onto all of our campus-owned devices. You can install additional software on your WSU-issued Windows computer via the Control Panel or Software Center.

To find a more comprehensive list of available software, please use Software Center.

Notes:
  • To use Control Panel installers you must be connected to the WSU campus network via Wi-Fi or VPN.
  • NOTE: Some installs may take up to 30 minutes. Thank you for your patience.

Using Control Panel Installers

  • Click on the Start Button Start Button.JPG
  • Then Type in “Install a program” and select “Install a program from the network” from the list.

Install a program 2.png


  • The available programs will appear. Double-click the program you wish to install.

ControlPanel2020.PNG


  • If you do not see any items in the list please ensure you are either connected to a campus Wi-Fi network or VPN.
  • Double-click on the program you wish to install and a new window will appear to begin the installation.
  • Click Run, Open, Next or Allow as necessary when/if prompted.
  • When the install has completed, the windows will close and you may be prompted with a message informing you the install is complete.
  • If the installed application doesn't open automatically after install, search for it in your Start Menu.