How to Access and Install Applications With Software Center

Owned by Wylie VanWenger (Deactivated)
Jun 21, 2023
2 min read

Software Center is a SU application installed on many SU issued devices running Windows 10. Software Center allows users to install pre-approved applications without the need for admin rights. It also allows you to update Windows 10 when an update is available and before the update is force pushed by ITS.

 

  1. Click the search bar in the lower left corner of your screen adjacent to the Start Menu, and type Software Center

     

  2. Before you finish typing, a window should appear with Software Center App highlighted in computer blue at the top of the window underneath the words Best match. Click on it to launch Software Center.

     

  3. Software Center contains optional software that you may install if you choose. Double click any of the apps listed and follow the prompts to install without needing admin codes. All of the software available in Software Center has been approved and deemed safe for use by Risk and Cybersecurity.

Not all SU devices have Software Center available. If the window does not look like the photo above, your device does not have Software Center installed. Those devices that don’t have Software Center will likely have Company Portal, which operates is a very similar manner. If a search for Software Center does not yeild results, try searching for Company Portal. If neither Software Center or Company Portal appears, then contact ITS immediately for repairs.