How to install applications/software on Windows-based PCs
- Nicholas Drumm (Deactivated)
- Amy King
This article explains how to add additional software (beyond what comes preinstalled) to your HSE-issued PC (Lenovo, Dell, etc.). Our district automatically supplies each staff and student device with commonly used programs like Microsoft Word, Zoom, Chrome, and others. For those who need additional programs, the following instructions explain how to add them.
Instructions
For software that HSE already offers and supports, it will be available in Software Center, which is an app already available on your PC.
Open the app Software Center, which is done in one of the two following ways:
Type 'Software Center' in the search box found at the bottom of your screen as part of the Start bar.
Click the Start button at the bottom of your screen (either bottom-left or bottom-center depending on version), and click All Apps near the top-right of the box that appears. Locate Software Center.
Once in Software Center, browse for available software in the Applications section within the left pane.
Select the desired program, and click the blue Install button.
Other Approved Software
For software that is not already available in Software Center, please consult with your building tech(s) to see if it may be possible for you to use. This may involve seeking approval from the district, which may mean it is not available immediately for use. A list of software that has already been approved for district use can be found here: HSE Approved Software List
Note: It is not possible for HSE staff to install software outside of the methods outlined above. Downloading programs from the internet or obtaining them by other means and attempting to install manually will not work with the standard level of account access provided to HSE staff.