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BTEC Level 3 IT - Unit 2 - P5
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- Unit 2 - Computer Systems
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- PEARSON (PEARSON)
BTEC Level 3 IT - Unit 2 - P5
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Phases of Software Installation and Issues - UnitAll computer systems will have software that needs to be installed such as anti-
virus…etc. Different software has different installation processes. There are
also possible issues when it comes to installing software. There are many ways
that you can get software, you can download it online (some software online is
free) or you can buy it from the store and install it using the installation disk.
Before installing the software, you have to ensure that it is compatible with
your computer system. The software also needs to be compatible with your
hardware. Furthermore, some software requires you to reboot your computer
to complete the installation.
Some software that you install provides you with instruction manuals or other
help information to guide you when installing it and to help you if your have
problems. You should always read them before installing software as it is
important that you know what you are doing before you install certain
software.
Installation wizard checks the software and takes you through a number of
steps to install the software on your computer system. It collects information
the user then presents you with the options for installation. It copies the files
to the system and then updates the windows registry. Finally, it the displays an
icon on your desktop and start menu so you can easily access the software.
When you install software, you have to decide what drive to save it on and
what folder to put it in. The software takes up space, so you need to ensure
you have enough left in the drive for it to be able to install. Some software
require registration keys or activation codes, these you will be able to find on
the box of the software, in the manual or they may be emailed to you…etc. but
some software you won’t be able to use without these.
There are three types of installation which are typical, minimum, and custom.
Typical installation is the standard installation of software that the creators
expect people will want. Minimum installation is just the basics, and this saves
disk space. Custom installation allows the user to choose, this is mostly used by
experienced users and it ensures there is no space taken up from parts of the
software that the user doesn’t use that are a waste.
When a new piece of software is installed instructions and file references are
added to the windows registry in the specific place for the software and other
related software. This is used to refer to for more information about things like
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