Windows Software Center

Overview

The Software Center allows UAA employees to access relevant software & updates on UAA owned devices. In most cases, all Windows 10 machines and most other machines that were configured to access UAA resources will already have the software center installed. In the cases where it isn't, then please contact the Technical Support Center for assistance in accessing the Software Center.

 

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How do I use this technology?

Access Windows Software Center

  1. Click Start.
  2. Under Microsoft System Center click Software Center.

    Image of Start Menu Selecting Software Center

Install Applications

  1. The Applications tab shows all applications your account has access to install onto your computer.

    Windows Software Center Applications tab

 

Note
If a customer requires software that doesn't appear in the Software Center, their supervisor can contact the IT Technical Support Center to request permissions. This is done either via email uaa.techsupport@alaska.edu or calling 907-786-4646 or toll-free at (877) 633-3888.

 

Update Software

  1. The Update tab will display any updates available for software installed on the computer. If no software is listed, then the computer is completely up to date.

    Windows Software Center Updates tab example

 

Update Operating System

  1. The Operating System tab will display any major updates available to the computer's operating system. For example, if your computer was running Windows 8, then Windows 10 will be displayed as an update option. As shown in the example below, the computer is already running Windows 10, so no option to update displayed.

    Windows Software Center Operating Systems example

 

Installation Status

  1. The Installation Status tab will show the status of the applications installed through the software center. It may also let you uninstall applications that you have previously installed via the Software Center.

    Windows Software Center Installation Status example
     
  2. If you select one of the applications that is in the list, it will open up the program details, and an uninstall option may be available.

    Windows Software Center Installation Status application details example

 

Is there any additional information I should know about?

If you require software that isn't listed in your Software Center, that is listed as available on the Employee Software Support KB article, please have your supervisor contact IT to request the permissions for additional software.
 

Important
There may be some additional requirements for some software (ex. purchasing of licences, contacting department head, etc.).

 

Need additional help or have issues

For additional assistance contact the IT Services Technical Support Center via phone at (907) 786-4646, toll-free at (877) 633-3888, email us at uaa.techsupport@alaska.edu.

Details

Article ID: 697
Created
Thu 12/2/21 9:33 AM
Modified
Wed 8/24/22 12:01 PM