Grade 11 CAT - Computer Management - Summary

COMPUTER MANAGEMENT
Module 1.5


System Requirements
Indicates the minimum computing requirements needed to run the software
The most common hardware system requirements are
 Free hard drive space
 Memory (RAM)
 Processor (CPU)
Other hardware requirements might include a minimum screen resolution, and specialised
hardware for specialised applications
If hardware available exceeds recommended requirements, software will run smoothly


Software Installation
Online downloads with installers
 Website of company selling software, pay, download installation file, run installer
 App store, automated downloading and installing
Online downloads without installers
 Freeware and open source software
Physical media
 Software in a box (CD or DVD)


Steps when Installing Software
1. Agreeing to the licence agreement
2. Inputting a product key
3. Choosing the folder the program should install to
4. Choosing the type of installation you want
5. Installing other extras
6. Checking for updates
7. Registering online
8. Adding shortcuts
9. A ‘tour’ of the program