Installing university licensed software on LSA-managed Windows computers

Summary

All LSA managed Windows computers have a self-service app called Managed Software to install any university license software title

Environment

Operating Systems: Windows 10, Windows 11

Resolution

Installing Available Software

All software in the list won't require Admin credentials. The majority won't require you to enter a separate license key.

  1. Do a Windows search for Software Center or, navigate to Start Menu > Software Center
  2. Find the program you wish to install from the Available Software list.
  3. Check the selection box for the programs you want to installed. You can install multiple programs at the same time.
  4. Click, "Install Selected" in the lower right of the window.
  5. When the program is ready to use, the status will turn to "Installed"

Instructional Video:

Installing Software Updates

Updates are scheduled and installed automatically. If you wish to see the upcoming updates and when they will be installed. The information is available on the, "Installation Status" tab.

  1. Do a Windows search for Software Center or, navigate to Start Menu > Software Center
  2. Click the second tab, "Installation Status."
  3. Under "Status", it will say when the program is schedule to be updated.
  4. If you want to force an update sooner, choose an update and click, "Install" from the lower right.

Common Issues

I Don't See The Program I Want To Install

The program might not be available for self-install. Please check the ITAM Software Licensing site for software availability and then contact LSA Technology Services to request assistance installing.

The Program Finished Installing But I Can't Find The Program to Run

The computer might need a restart to finish the install.

I Can't Find Software Center On My Personal Computer

Software Center is only installed on LSA-built and managed computers. Please check the ITAM Software Catalog to see if there's a personal computing license available for the software you wish to have installed.

Details

Article ID: 1573
Created
Tue 5/26/20 9:25 PM
Modified
Fri 9/29/23 11:38 AM