Topicm5b0366fa9789195f_1528449000663_0Topic

Installation and uninstallation of software

Levelm5b0366fa9789195f_1528449084556_0Level

Second

Core curriculumm5b0366fa9789195f_1528449076687_0Core curriculum

Grades IV‑VI

III. Using the computer, digital devices and computer networks. The student:

describes the features of the basic components of the computer and peripheral devices andb) uses the computer or other digital device for collecting, organizing and selecting their own resources.

Timingm5b0366fa9789195f_1528449068082_0Timing

45 minutes

General objectivem5b0366fa9789195f_1528449523725_0General objective

Using the computer.

Specific objectivesm5b0366fa9789195f_1528449552113_0Specific objectives

Installing and uninstalling software.

Learning outcomesm5b0366fa9789195f_1528450430307_0Learning outcomes

The student installs and uninstalls software.

Methodsm5b0366fa9789195f_1528449534267_0Methods

1. Discussion.

2. Learning through observation.

Forms of workm5b0366fa9789195f_1528449514617_0Forms of work

1. Individual work.

2. Class work.

Lesson stages

Introductionm5b0366fa9789195f_1528450127855_0Introduction

The teacher initiates a short discussion about what programmes we can install and what we should take into account during installation, including the safe downloading of software, its legitimacy and conforming to copyright.

An installer is a computer programme that is used for installing other software on the computer. It automates the installation and uninstallation process in the operating system. Installers can:

- install multiple programmes (Linux – PRM and DEB packages),

- be added to a single programme (Windows).

The installation process comprises not only placing the required files in appropriate folders, but also performing necessary configuration in the operating system.

Procedurem5b0366fa9789195f_1528446435040_0Procedure

The installation of applications may be performed from data media such as a CD/DVD, a pendrive or a HDD. Many installers are distributed as compressed files. The first step will be then to use software for the decompression of compressed files, e.g. 7zip. You must use the Extract files option and specify the location of the extracted files. If files are compressed as the most popular type of archive (zip files), the decompression process can be carried out with a Windows function – by selecting Extract All from the pop‑up menu.

Illustration

Extracting files from a compressed archive by using 7zip.

Illustration

Extracting files from a compressed zip archive by using the Windows function.

When you install software from external media, installation can start automatically. In other cases you must locate in a folder a file that starts installation (usually setup.exe, install.exe or a file with the extension .msi).m5b0366fa9789195f_1527752263647_0When you install software from external media, installation can start automatically. In other cases you must locate in a folder a file that starts installation (usually setup.exe, install.exe or a file with the extension .msi).

During installation an installer can ask you to perform the following operations:

- accepting terms and conditions,

- specifying your personal data,

- selecting the destination folder for the installation,

- entering the license keys,

- selecting installation functions and parameters for more advanced products,

- confirming that you want to add a shortcut to an application to the desktop or the Quick Launch bar.

Slide show

The example of the installation of a programme in Windows.

The default folder for the installation of programmes in Windows is Program Files.

- Program Files for 64‑bit applications,

- Program Files(x86) for 32‑bit applications.

Task

Install on the computer a software specified by the teacher. After completing the installation view the list of the installed applications in the Control Panel.

An installed programme can be easily uninstalled with the functions built in the system. They are located in the Control Panel. You can find the option Uninstall a program under Programs.

Illustration

The Control Panel.

Illustration

Uninstall an application.

Task

Uninstall the application which you have installed in the previous task. Check if there are any files left after the uninstallation in the Program Files folders.m5b0366fa9789195f_1527752256679_0Uninstall the application which you have installed in the previous task. Check if there are any files left after the uninstallation in the Program Files folders.

Lesson summarym5b0366fa9789195f_1528450119332_0Lesson summary

Due to the safety reasons you should install only software coming from trusted sources.m5b0366fa9789195f_1527712094602_0Due to the safety reasons you should install only software coming from trusted sources.

Selected words and expressions used in the lesson plan

installinstallinstall

installerinstallerinstaller

uninstalluninstalluninstall