Things You'll Need:
- Microsoft Windows
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Step 1
Place the floppy disk or CD-ROM containing the program in the appropriate drive.
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Step 2
Note that most of the time, a window will immediately appear asking if you want to install the program. Click Install.
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Step 3
If a window doesn't appear, open the Start menu and select Settings, then Control Panel.
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Step 4
Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
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Step 5
In the top part of the window that appears, click Install.










Comments
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 SOME programs will automatically update older versions of the same program, but many will not. If they install rather than update, delete the older version first. Check the documentation that comes with the program before installing.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Many DOS and Windows 3.X programs will not work in Windows 95 and later. In fact, some of them will change things so that you have to reinstall Windows.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Make sure, if you're installing a newer version of a program you already have, that you UNINSTALL the older previous version first.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Before beginning any installation close all programs. Use Ctrl+Alt+Del to see what's running in the background, and click End Task to close them.