Install Software using Software Center (Faculty and Staff)

Faculty and staff can install software on their Windows office computers using Software Center. To access Software Center:

1. Click on the Start button 
    
2. Type Software Center
    
3. Click on the Software Center icon
   
    
4. On the left side of the Software Center window, you'll find several options. The default is Applications.
   1. Under Applications, you will see a list of software available for installation. You can use the Search Box to find the software you'd like to install.
      
       
   2. Under Updates, you'll see a list of updates available for your computer. Updates are typically available in Software Center several days before they are automatically installed. For more information, see our Patching and Updates schedule.
      
       
   3. Under Operating Systems, you will find any available Windows updates for your system.
   4. Installation Status will list software installed on your system.
   5. Device Compliance will let you know whether your system is successfully communicating with the server.
       
5. Click Install to install the software. A reboot may be required as listed. 
   Note: if the button says Uninstall the software is already installed.
   
    

Most software in the Software Center is available for immediate download. For limited license software, faculty and staff can request a license through Software Center. Monthly updates for Windows, Office, and other applications can be viewed in Software Center a few days before they are installed automatically.