This setup program will be on the first floppy disk or in the directory that you specified for installing the files to your hard drive. First, you must log on to the network from your office computer with your username and network password. If you are already logged on to the network, close all software applications and disable virus software. . After making your software selection, the MS-DOS session will run a brief program that provides information you should read prior to continuing with the actual installation program. If you are a Windows '95 user, you will be prompted to exit all other Windows programs before continuing the installation.
Installation can be quick or time consuming, depending on the software.
After you've installed software to your computer you should usually reboot to finish the installation process. Trouble Shooting During the software vendor's installation process, if there are additional selections you are required to make which you don't understand, look for a Help button within the window, which you may click on for clarification, consult the software manual if available, or contact the Help Desk at extension 6030 for assistance. Be Aware of backward incompatibility problems . Do not install the latest versions of software on your office computer if you share any files at any time with coworkers. In most cases, their software will not be able to read files you have created in a newer software version.