How to Install and Remove Programs in Windows

Windows provides a consistent method for easily adding new Windows 95/98-based software. In addition, Windows 95/98-compliant programs register themselves in the uninstall database and can be easily uninstalled. Installing Software with a Setup or Install Program Some CD-ROM-based programs are Windows 95/98 aware and have an Autorun.inf file that launches the Setup program automatically.The following procedure is for those programs without this feature.

1. In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs.

2. On the Install/Uninstall tab, click Install.
3. Insert the floppy disk or CD-ROM containing the Setup program, and then click Next.
4. Verify the Setup program to be run, or click Browse to locate the Setup program. When you click Next to continue, the Setup program is run.

Removing a Windows 95/98-Compliant Program.

If the program is Windows 95/98 compliant, follow these steps to uninstall it:

1. In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs.
2. On the Install/Uninstall tab, click the program you want to remove, and then click Add/Remove.