Computer Management
System requirements
Generally minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software
Hard drive space
Memory
CPU
Software requirements usually relate to the type of operating system and the
version needed
Windows
Linux
A computer system should preferable exceed even the recommended
requiremets9lower spec can cause or performance
Software installation
Software can be installed in several different ways:
Downloading the software (App Store) + running the installer program
Use freeware/open source software (OSS/0 which can be downloaded as a
single compressed or executable file
Buying software on CD/DVD + running the setup program
Steps when installing software:
1. Agree to the EULA
2. Enter product key
3. Choose where to install
4. Choose type of installation – typical/custom/full
5. Check if an updated version is available
6. Register software online shortcuts + additions to Start menu can be done
7. Take a tour of the program (optional)
Uninstalling Software:
1. Do not delete a folder or file manually to uninstall a program, files are installed
in many different folders on the computer
2. Run a specific uninstall program
Managing Files
Can search for files on any combination of file name, text in file,
file/types/extension, date/time saved, file size
System requirements
Generally minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software
Hard drive space
Memory
CPU
Software requirements usually relate to the type of operating system and the
version needed
Windows
Linux
A computer system should preferable exceed even the recommended
requiremets9lower spec can cause or performance
Software installation
Software can be installed in several different ways:
Downloading the software (App Store) + running the installer program
Use freeware/open source software (OSS/0 which can be downloaded as a
single compressed or executable file
Buying software on CD/DVD + running the setup program
Steps when installing software:
1. Agree to the EULA
2. Enter product key
3. Choose where to install
4. Choose type of installation – typical/custom/full
5. Check if an updated version is available
6. Register software online shortcuts + additions to Start menu can be done
7. Take a tour of the program (optional)
Uninstalling Software:
1. Do not delete a folder or file manually to uninstall a program, files are installed
in many different folders on the computer
2. Run a specific uninstall program
Managing Files
Can search for files on any combination of file name, text in file,
file/types/extension, date/time saved, file size
