Installing programs

• Within large organisations it is normally the IT support staff that installs or removes programs.  In many cases it is a disciplinary offence to install programs onto computers without specific permission.  This is because of the risk of accidentally infecting a computer with a computer virus or similar program.
  

• With small organisations or home use then it may be up to you to install new programs.  Always check so that you do not get yourself in trouble!
  

• Programs are normally supplied on CD or DVD and these disks, once inserted into the CD/DVD drive should start automatically and display instructions onscreen covering the installation procedure.  If you need to install software, read the onscreen instructions VERY carefully at each stage.  If help is available and you get stuck always ask rather than assuming the installation will be OK.  If in doubt ask!
  
  TIP: You can find lots of free programs when surfing the Web.  Be VERY careful about installing programs unless you are absolutely sure that the programs are supplied by a reliable source.