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9. Installing Software

Wallace Wang

(1)San Diego, California, USA

By itself, Windows 10 simply makes your computer work. If you want to write a letter, balance a budget, play a game, or design an object such as an engine or a building, you need to use software. Windows 10 comes with plenty of free software, but it’s likely you’ll want to install additional programs to perform specific tasks. Installing software on a computer might seem straightforward, but you need to be aware of several issues.

Each time you install software on your computer, you risk infecting it with malware, which is short for malicious software. Common types of malware include ...

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