Software Center, How to Install Applications

Quick guide on how to install applications via the Software Center app.

How to Install Applications Using Software Center (Windows)

  1. There are numerous ways to find the Software Center application in Windows. The easiest: type software in the search box ("Type here to search") of the Windows taskbar.
    • Software Center - Search

  2. From within Software Center, you'll see a list of applications you can install. (The menu is at the top left of the Software Center app.) You can browse by name by clicking on the Sort by menu and choosing "Application name A to Z".
    • Software Center - Application List

  3. If the application is listed as Available, it has not been installed on your PC. To install, simply click on the application then click on the Install button.
    • Software Center - Application Install

  4. For an application like Acrobat DC, you may need to close out/exit all Microsoft applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams). For Teams, you can right-click on the Teams taskbar icon and choose "Quit Teams".


  5. That should do it! Feel free to install any available applications from the Software Center.

Keywords:
"Software Center" applications install Windows 
Doc ID:
118014
Owned by:
Jason S. in Engineering IT
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Created:
2022-04-15
Updated:
2026-08-28
Sites:
University of Illinois Engineering IT