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There are a few options when it comes to viewing programs installed on a computer. To proceed, select your operating system from the list below and follow the instructions.
View all programs in Windows
The Start menu or Start screen provides a list of nearly all programs that are installed on the computer and available for use.
Windows 10
- Click Start or press the Windows key.
- All the programs on the computer are displayed on the Start menu.
Windows 8
- Press the Windows key, type All Apps, and then press Enter.
- The window that opens has a full list of the programs installed on the computer.
Windows 7 and earlier
- Click Start.
- In the Start menu, click All programs or Programs.
- All the programs installed on the computer are displayed.
View all uninstallable programs in Windows
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The Programs and Features utility in Windows allows you to view the programs on a computer that can be uninstalled.
Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 10
- Press the Windows key, type Control Panel, and then press Enter.
- Under the Programs section, click the Uninstall a program link.
- In the new window, any of the programs you see may be uninstalled.
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To view the programs that come installed with Windows, click the Turn Windows features on and off link on the left side of the Programs and Features window.
View all programs installed on a Mac
- Click the Finder icon on the Dock at the bottom of the screen.
- On the left side of the new window, under the Favorites section, click the selector.
- The section to the right of the menu shows the programs installed on your Mac.
Additional information
You install a computer program so that you can do new things by using those programs — things you can’t do with the programs you already have. You can install a computer program to add new capabilities to your computer, such as creating greeting cards or drafting legal documents. Some programs are free; others cost money. Programs designed for professional work may cost hundreds of dollars.
If you are a user of Windows 10, check out the article on Installing Programs on Your Windows 10 Desktop.
To install programs from a CD or DVD:
- Insert the program disc into your computer’s disc drive or tray, label side up (or, if your computer has a vertical disc slot instead, insert the disc with the label side facing left).The AutoPlay dialog box appears.
- Click the option to run Install or Setup.User Account Control may ask if you really want to run this program. (Windows 7 tries to keep you from installing software unintentionally by asking for confirmation.)If nothing happens when you insert the disc, choose Start→Computer to open the Computer window; double-click the icon for your DVD or CD drive; and then double-click a program named Setup or Install.
- If the installer offers a language selection, choose yours; likewise, agree to the end-user license agreement, if requested.Many installers require you to accept an end-user license agreement (EULA). You can read the EULA or not, but you can’t install without agreeing to its terms.
- If the installer offers Express or Custom installation options, choose the Express option to let the installer set up the program without further input from you.The Custom option or Advanced Settings allows you to specify where to install the program and, perhaps, which parts of the program to install. Some installers provide other options to install documentation and other programs or to register the program.
- As the installer program continues to run and display dialog boxes, click the Next or Continue button.You proceed to the next dialog box each time you click.
- Click the Finish or Close button in the last step of the installer program to complete the process.In a few cases, the setup program may ask you to restart Windows 7. In this case, you don’t have to restart immediately, but you won’t be able to use the new program until you do restart.
The new program may appear automatically at the bottom of the first screen of the Start menu. Look under All Programs as well. Newly installed programs are highlighted in color. Some installers add a program icon to the desktop.
Must Have Windows Software
Many programs try to connect to the Internet for updates during installation or when you run the installed program. The first time you run a program, you may be asked if you want to register the program or configure some aspect of the program. Go with default (assumed) responses, if you’re not sure.