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
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
