Compaq 250029-001 Laptop User Manual


 
4-4 COMMON TASKS MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED
Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Disk
1. Close all open programs,
and follow the installation
instructions for that software.
2. From the Windows desktop,
click the Start button then
click Control Panel.
3. Double-click the
Add or Remove Programs
icon. The Add or Remove
Programs window is
displayed.
4. Click Add New Programs.
5. Click the CD or Floppy
button.
6. Insert the CD or disk
into the proper drive and
click Next. Microsoft
Windows begins the
installation process.
Software
You may want to purchase
and install additional
software. Software can be
installed from a CD, DVD,
or disk, and it can be
downloaded from a
Web site.
The installation process
begins automatically when
you insert the CD in the disc
drive. If the installation
process does not begin
automatically, refer to the
documentation that came
with the software. If no
documentation exists,
follow the procedure listed
here to install software from
a CD or disk.
In the event of difficulties
with the installation, contact
the software manufacturer.
Tip
When selecting software for
your computer, make sure the
packaging states that it is
compatible with your version of
Microsoft Windows, your
computer memory, processor,
and available disk space.