Windows 8 In Depth

Installing Software

After you’ve run through this checklist, you’re ready to install the program. Here’s a summary of the various methods you can use to install a program in Windows 8:

• AutoPlay install—If the program comes on a disc or drive that supports AutoPlay, you’ll see a notification like the one shown in Figure 27.3. Click the notification to see a list of tasks you can run (see Figure 27.4) and then click Run SETUP.EXE (or whatever Windows has determined is the name of the install executable files).

Figure 27.3. When you insert an install drive or disc, Windows 8 usually displays a notification such as the one shown here.

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