1.5 Flashcards
System requirements
Min req needed to run software
Common hardware requirement
5
1Hard drive space GB 2Amount of memory RAM GB 3Type and speed of processor CPU GHZ 4Screen resolution 5Voice recognition for microphone
Hard drive disk requirements
Does not take into account the space needed bye files to create software
Software requirements
Operating system needed
How to install software
3
1Online downloads
2Online downloads without installers
3Physical media
Online downloads with installers
4
1Go to website of the software company
2Purchase
3Click the link and run installation file
4Use App Store in your software click buy under listings enter password and the whole process is automated
Online downloads without installers
2
1Freeware or OSS software the software downloads is either a download or exe extension file which
2You use file explorer to unzip and move it and add shortcuts
Physical media
3
1Cd or dvd
2Insert into drive
3Look for run set up program
Installation wizard
A program that provides you with options and runs your installation based on those options
Steps when installing software
8
A i c i c rat
1 agree to EULA
- Inputting product key
- choosing folder to install into
- installing extras
- check for updates
- registered online
- adding shortcuts
- Tour of program
1 agree to EULA
Cannot proceed with installation
Inputting product key
4
1Link copy of software to you
2To prevent the same software being installed on more devices
3To enable help and support online
4To prevent piracy
Choosing type of installation
3
1Typical most common components
2Custom choose components to install
3Full all components
Installing extras
Add usel software is dangerous possible spyware and you should deselect it
Uninstalling software
1Run specific uninstall program in the start menu
2Programs store files in many different folders
3Removing files will not safely remove software
File explorer
2
- Used if cannot remember where you saved a file
2. File name,type ,date modified size
Wildcard
Search groups of files
The more narrowed info the less options come back to you
Windows search
Search apps and computer settings and hardware specifications.
Ways to manage files
5
1.Determine data the file contains(psd) pictures this lets you open file in another program if you do not have software for particular file
Download software to open file or use another app or convert to another format
2.convert files between different types share data using common type program
A. Use diff OS system to access
B. Use import export feature to allow older versions of program
3.View or add extra info about file
Extra information metadata store in them choose properties in in file explorer
- Hide file so it can’t be deleted or change
- Prevent contents of file being changed
Untick read only attribute or copy file
Hardware failure
6
Spilling drink Forcing connectors in wrong slots Not using correct consumables No proction from power surges Dropping equipment Not ensuring proper cooling
Hardware failure prevention
5
Don’t force connector Use correct consumable Use proper cooling measure Avoid spilling Use ups
