P5 (PART 2): SET UP A STANDALONE COMPUTER SYSTEM, INSTALLING HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE COMPONENTS

By George Smith-Moore

INSTALLING OPEN OFFICE

DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM

I have loaded up the program and I have followed the on-screen instructions to download the program.

DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM

It has taken me to the download section, The download is in process.

INSTALL OPEN OFFICE The program has downloaded, The installer has booted up automatically, open office is a free alternative to Microsoft office word.

INSTALL OPEN OFFICENow the program has to be installed, I have used the default path that it has asked for. Yet you can change this to another destination if required. This location will be where all of the program files will be stored.

INSTALL OPEN OFFICE I have used an example name and business. This allows me to tailor the software to suit a particular use. It would improve the professionalism of his service.

INSTALLING OPENOFFICEThe program is now installing.

The software will allow him to create spreadsheets, letters/invoices, presentations, calculations, and much more. Once installed the program will launch at your will.

INSTALLING AVG

DOWNLOADING THE PROGRAM

AVG is an antivirus program, it is vital for any online device as it protects the user from hackers and malicious attacks.

DOWNLOADING AVG

As before, after downloading, the program will install.

The screenshots above show the first stages of the installation of AVG free, he doesn’t need the paid version as the main feature that you pay for is support, this can be found freely online. Bonus features like disk clean-up functions would not be needed due to the free alternatives available.

This is the final installation part, the computer is almost protected, after the installation is complete it is recommended that you check for updates, and then perform a full system scan.

I chose express install as the custom install just lets you change the installation path. And perhaps some extras (such as a shortcut on the home screen).

AFTERWARDS

After the program has installed, you would need to check for updates, I have not provided pictures for this, but I also created a ‘routine task’ so the antivirus system will check for updates everyday automatically.

The same goes for anti-virus scans, which are set routinely. This ensures that the system would be safe from any new threats that may appear.

INSTALLING SKYPE

DOWNLOADING SKYPE

I have gone onto www.skype.com to download the program.

The program will allow free communication with others that have the program. This program supports unlimited interpersonal voice only calls, and an allocated amount of time for face to face communication. Also it allows for conference calls.

INSTALLING SKYPE SKYPE

Click ‘yes’, to let the program install

Once it has downloaded this will pop-up, it is to say that the program is installing software

ONCE DOWNLOADED…

The setup program will make sure the correct settings are adjusted for your software.

Click the correct language.

INSTALLATION PROCESS

The page that comes up next shows some add-ons that are not required.

If you feel that they are not necessary, don’t tick the boxes.

NOW THE INSTALLATION!

While this installs all you can do is wait.

COMPLETE!

Now you can sign in using a Microsoft account.

You can now use Skype as a free, easy method of communication.