Software Center User Guide

What is Software Center?

Software Center is a tool available on any employee workstation or podium computer which allows employees to install ITS-approved software without assistance from the Service Desk. Below is a list of software currently available in Software Center based on the type of computer being used:

Software Available on Employee Computers:

  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Citrix Workspace

Software Available on Instructor Podiums:

  • VLC Media Player
  • Webex

How To Use Software Center

1. Click the "Start" button (1) at the bottom-left corner of the computer screen; then, type "Software Center" (2) and press "Enter" on the keyboard.

A Windows 10 start menu search results list with the start button and the "Software Center" icon outlined in red. The start button is labeled "1" and the "Software Center" icon is labeled "2."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Once Software Center is open, a list of available software will automatically appear; this list can also be viewed by clicking on the "Applications" tab at the top-left of the window (1). Click on the program you wish to install (2); then, click the "Install" button to begin the installation.

The "Applications" tab of Software Center. The "Applications" tab itself and the "Citrix Workspace" icon are outlined in red. The applications tab is labeled "1," while the Citrix Workspace icon is labeled "2."The "Citrix Workspace Application details" page of Software Center. The "Install" button is outlined in red.

 

3. You can check on the status of the installation at any time by clicking on the "Installation status" tab:

The "Installation Status" tab of Software Center.

 

4. Once the installation is complete, you can search for the software in the Start Menu by typing the name of the software and pressing the "Enter" key to open it.

A Windows 10 start menu search results list with the start button and the "Citrix Workspace" icon outlined in red. The start button is labeled "1" and the "Citrix Workspace" icon is labeled "2."

 

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Article ID: 12264
Created
Thu 2/16/23 8:40 AM
Modified
Fri 5/26/23 11:03 AM

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