subject: Software Installation [print this page] There are a number of software installations that you need to perform on your computer. In fact, seventy to eighty percent of the issues that you will experience with your computer are software related, that is why it is important for you to watch out for software or programs that can cause havoc to your system. Sometimes you might find that your newly installed software is not working properly. There are a couple of things to check when this happens. There are different ways to easily uninstall the program too if you decide that you do not want it anymore. Learn about the signs that the software you are using is not working or corrupted.
Your computer system is a marriage of hardware and software. The hardware itself communicates to the software using the driver. One software incompatibility or software corruption can cause problems for your computer. There are tell tale signs that the software or one of the programs are not working properly or are corrupted.
1) Error messages when you are using the program or just starting it.
For software or a program to work, it should be 100% complete or else it will give you different kinds of error message every time you start or while you are using it. If this happens, check if there is a repair option. Repair options normally come when you insert the installer CD. Speaking of CD, there are times when uninstalling a program from add and remove programs doesnt work. There are two other ways to do it. One is using the installer CD, second is by going to Start > All Programs > name of the program will have an option for uninstall.
2) Double clicking on the executable icon doesnt do anything.
This is a sign that the program is not working or corrupted. The easiest step to further isolate is restarting your computer. There are instances where when you double clicked on your executable icon to many times cause the program not to respond, this happens to me on outlook. All you have to do is check if the program is running on the task manager and stops it from there.
It is important to check compatibility when installing a new program on your computer. Most of the programs, like games and office software, will come with a minimum specification and will specify what operating system it will utilize in order to function properly. Programs installed in your computer take up hard drive space, as a gentle reminder, remove all programs that are not needed and are not being used. If you are planning on getting a new computer you should know the basics of computer setup.
