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In conjunction with the Central Endpoint Management Team, COLAITS managed Windows systems are provided with Micrsoft’s Software Center application. Software Center provides a central point for installing COLAITS and EPM Team curated applications, software updates, and optional Windows components. Installing applications and updates through Software Center does not require local administrator rights.
Opening Software Center
Software Center can be launched from the Windows Start menu or Search bar:
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Some versions of Windows may place Software Center under the subheading of Microsoft Configuration Manager:
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Using Software Center
Software Center is organized into five categories:
Applications
Applications lists Applications and System Features available for self-install. Commonly requested free software as well as some UT licensed software will typically be listed. Eligible computers may also list Departmentally licensed applications as well.
Updates
Updates will list pending System and Application Updates awaiting installation. Most system and application updates are required and will install automatically but will be listed for on demand install before the required deadline is reached.
Installation Status
Installation Status will show currently installed applications manageable through Software Center. Some applications support Uninstall through Software Center and can be uninstalled from this area.
Device Compliance
Operating Systems
Device Compliance and Operating System sections are only used during COLAITS support assisted troubleshooting and initial system configuration, but Applications, Updates, and Installation Status sections are all useful for day-to-day functionality.
Installing Applications
To install an application or feature through Software Center:
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Installed Applications may not immediately move from the Applications list to the Installation Status list but will do so when Software Center performs automatic checks for available software.
Uninstalling Applications
Some applications support uninstalling through Software Center. To uninstall a supported application:
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Uninstalled Applications may not immediately move from the Installation Status list to the Applications list but will do so when Software Center performs automatic checks for available software.
Updates
System and application updates are released regularly, and will automatically install. Some updates are only required to be installed by a future deadline, and will instead prompt for install until the deadline is reached. It may be desirable to manually initiate the update at a convenient time.
To manually start an update, select the update from the Updates section of Software Center
Press the Install button
Wait for the update to install
Common Errors
Occasionally applications and updates fail to install.
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