Often, the OS installed on the computer with its native programs cannot satisfy the user's requests. Additional software is needed for work, study, games, web surfing. The process of installing programs seems to some people a real nightmare - incorrect installation threatens at least wasted time. In the worst case, the entire system can be disrupted. To avoid such incidents, you should download and install programs correctly.
Instructions
Step 1
Before downloading software, you should check your hardware for compliance with technical requirements. To do this, the easiest way is to go to the website of the program developers and read how powerful a PC must be for its normal functioning. In addition to the requirements for the hardware, the manufacturer is in the habit of spreading them to the operating system. The fact is that each OS has its own structure and system files. Therefore, a Mac program will not work under Linux. Applications for older OS versions do not always work with newer ones either.
Step 2
It is recommended to download the program from the official site, where the system requirements are laid out. Firstly, no developer will throw a virus into the distribution kit. Secondly, this site contains up-to-date and unspoiled versions of the software, which can be updated as the manufacturers make improvements and improvements.
Step 3
To download the program, you must click on the appropriate link or button. The browser will display a window where you can specify the name of the downloaded file and the location where it will be placed after downloading. The file extension cannot be changed.
Step 4
When the file is completely on the PC, you need to open it and double-click to start the installation. In some cases, you will have to click on it with the left mouse button, and in the menu that appears, click on the item "Run as administrator".
Step 5
Next, the installer will offer to read the license, select the folder where the installed program and some of its attributes will be located. Frequently, free software comes with a lot of toolbars and other junk. Uncheck the boxes "Install this program with this program as well."
