COMPUTER

SYSTEMS
SERVICING
3rd Quarter
Week 1

Development and Quality Assurance Team

Developer: Danilo B. Años
Evaluator: Shella L. Montenegro
Learning Area Supervisor: Elnie Anthony P. Barcena

Illustration Credits:
Title Page Art: Marieto Cleben V. Lozada
Title Page Graphics: Bryan L. Arreo
Visual Cues Art: Ivin Mae M. Ambos
Competency: Install Application Software
Sub Competency: Install Application Software based on software installation guides;
end-user requirements and software license agreement. (TLE_IACSS9-12CSS-IIIa-31)

Objectives: At the end of the week, you shall have

o Discuss the procedure on application software installation based on software installation
guide, end-user requirements and software license agreement.
o Demonstrate the procedure on software installation, end-user requirements and software
license agreement.
o Comprehend the importance of installing application software based on software
installation guide, end-user requirements and software license agreement.

Learner’s Tasks

Lesson Overview

Installing software on your Windows PC

Your computer allows you to do some amazing things. Digital photo editing, sophisticated computer
gaming, video streaming—all these things are possible because of different types of software. Developers
are always creating new software applications, which allow you to do even more with your computer.

Installing from a CD-ROM

From the mid-1990s through the late 2000s, the most common way to get new software was to purchase a
CD-ROM. You could then insert the disc, and the computer would walk you through the installation.

Now, almost all software has moved away from this model. Many new computers no longer include a
CD-ROM for this reason. However, if you do need to install software from a CD-ROM, simply insert the
disc into your computer, then follow the instructions.

Installing software from the Web

Today, the most common way to get new software is to download it from the Internet. Applications like
Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop can now be purchased and downloaded right to your computer.
You can also install free software this way. For example, if you wanted to install the Google Chrome web
browser, you can https://www.google.com/chrome/  and click the Download button

The installation file will be saved to your computer in .exe format. Pronounced dot e-x-e, this is the
standard extension for installation files on Windows computers. You can follow the steps below to install
an application from an .exe file.

1. Locate and download an .exe file.

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 2. Locate and double-click the
.exe file. (It will usually be in
your Downloads folder.)

3. A dialog box will appear. Follow the

instructions to install the software.

4. The software will be installed. You can now open the application from the Start menu (Windows
7) or the Start Screen (Windows 8).

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Tips for finding software

In our experience, the easiest way to find new software is to search the Web. For example, if you were
looking for a way to edit some personal photos on your computer, you could run a Google search for free
photo-editing software. If you're not exactly sure what kind of software you're looking for, try

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describing the tasks you want to complete. For example, if you wanted a way to create to-do lists and
organize your appointments, you might search for something like free calendar organizer software.

The Windows Store

If you're using Windows 8, you can download and install software from the Windows Store. The
Windows Store is meant to simplify the process of locating and installing software from third-party
developers—when you find an app in the Windows store, you won't have to do any extra work to install
it.

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Microsoft Office, or simply Office, is a family of client software, server software, and services

developed by Microsoft. It was first announced by Bill Gates on August 1, 1988, at COMDEX in Las
Vegas. Initially a marketing term for an office suite (bundled set of productivity applications), the first
version of Office contained Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Installing Microsoft Office Offline

Offline installer manual step
If the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant didn't help, follow the steps below that are specific to
your plan. You need to be connected to the internet to download this installer file, but once that's done,
you can then install Office offline on a PC at your convenience.
The steps below differ if your Office product is part of an Office for home or Office for business plan so
you need to select the correct tab for your product.
Step 1. Download the offline installer from your account portal
1. To download the offline installer, go to www.office.com. If you're not already signed in with the
Microsoft account associated with your copy of Office do that now. If you're signed in with a
different account, sign out of that and then sign in again with the correct Microsoft account.
2. Select Install Office. If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, you'll also need to select Install
Office > on the Installs page
3. In the Download and install window, select Other options.
4. Check the box Download an offline installer and select the language you want to install Office
in. Select Download.

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 5. When you're prompted, from the bottom of your browser window, select Save (in
Edge), Open (in Internet Explorer), Open when done (in Chrome), or Save File (in Firefox). The
file will begin downloading on your PC.
6. Once the download is complete, open File Explorer and locate a new virtual drive, for
example (D:). This drive contains the Office installation files. If you don't see the new drive,
locate the image file you downloaded and double-click it. The new drive should appear in your
directory.

Step 2. Install Office

1. Select the Office folder from the virtual drive and then double-
click either the Setup32.exe to install the 32-bit version of
Office, or Setup64.exe to install the 64-bit version to begin the
offline installation. If you're not sure which version is right for
you, see Choose the 64-bit or 32-bit version of Office.

When you see the message, You're all set, you can access your Office
applications.

2. After your Office installation is complete, you need to activate

Office. Be sure you're connected to the Internet and then open
any Office application, such as Word or Excel.

In most cases, Office is activated once you start an application and after you click Accept to
agree to the License terms. If you need activation help, see Activate Office.

3. After activating Office and before you start using it, make sure you
have the latest update.
In any Office app, for example Word, open a new or existing
document, then select File, > Account.
From the Update Options drop-down list box, select Update Now.

Activity 1.

Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a whole sheet
of paper. Reserve space for other activities in this activity sheet.

1. The most common way of installing software which is commonly used from the mid – 1990s through
late 2000s. Where you could insert the disc, and the computer would walk you through the installation?
A. Installing through Diskette C. Installing through CD-ROM
B. Installing through USB D. Installing through the web
2. The most common way to get new software.
A. Install through the web C. Install through CD-ROM
B. Install through USB D. Download through diskette
3. After downloading the application software through the web it will be called in what format?
A. .doc B. .xls C. .exe D. .ppt

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4. It is meant to simplify the process of locating and installing software from third-party developers.
A. Office B. CD-ROM C. USB D. Microsoft Store
5. Is a family of client software, server software, and services developed by Microsoft.
A. Office B. CD-ROM C. USB D. Microsoft Store

Activity 2.

Activity 1: Listed below are the procedure in installing application software (Google Chrome). Rearrange
the following procedures in their proper order. Write your answer in the same sheet of paper you have for
Activity 1.

1. The software will be installed. You can now open the application from the Start menu (Windows
7) or the Start Screen (Windows 8).
2. A dialog box will appear. Follow the instructions to install the software.
3. Locate and double-click the .exe file. (It will usually be in your Downloads folder.)
4. Locate and download an .exe file.

Activity 3.

1. Why is it important to follow the correct procedure in application software installation?

Formative Test

Direction: Write True if the statement is true, otherwise write False.

1. Installing using CD-ROM is the commonly used in today’s generation.

2. Installing application by downloading software using the web is commonly used in today’s
generation.
3. .Exe this is the standard extension for installation files on Windows computers.
4. Office is a family of client software, server software, and services developed by Microsoft.
5. The Windows Store is meant to simplify the process of locating and installing software from third-
party developers.

Answer Key

Activity 1.
1. C. Installing through CD-ROM
2. A. Installing through the web
3. C. .exe
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 4. D. Microsoft Store
5. A. Office

Activity 2.
1. Locate and download an .exe file.
2. Locate and double-click the .exe file. (It will usually be in your Downloads folder.)
3. A dialog box will appear. Follow the instructions to install the software.
4. The software will be installed. You can now open the application from the Start menu (Windows
7) or the Start Screen (Windows 8).

Activity 3.

1. Answer may vary.

Formative Test
1. F
2. T
3. T
4. T
5. T

References

Online Resource:
GCFLearnFree.org. “Installing software on your Windows PC” Accessed February 12, 2021
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/basic-computer-skills/installing-software-on-your-windows-pc/1/

Microsoft “Use the Office offline installer “Accessed February 12, 2021
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/use-the-office-offline-installer-f0a85fe7-118f-41cb-a791-
d59cef96ad1c

Wikipedia “Microsoft Office” Accessed February 12, 2021

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Office

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