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# Software




Computer software is the set of applications and supporting components used to perform tasks on a computer.




Practical software guides and troubleshooting.


 


## Which software guide should I use?




Use Installation when adding an application, Default applications when the wrong app opens a file, and Browsers for web-browser tasks. Record the application name, version and exact error before choosing a repair.




## What should I check before removing or reinstalling an app?




Check whether it stores settings, local data or a license that must be preserved. Save open work and obtain the correct installer from an approved source. Test the original task after the change instead of assuming that a completed installation fixed the problem.


 


[**Installation**Installation instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/installation/)
[**Uninstallation**Uninstallation instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/uninstallation/)
[**Startup Applications**Startup Applications instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/startup-applications/)
[**Default Applications**Default Applications instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/default-applications/)
[**Compatibility**Compatibility instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/compatibility/)
[**Microsoft Store**Microsoft Store instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/microsoft-store/)




## Guides




[Software

### How to Manage Windows Startup Apps

Reduce programs that launch automatically when you sign in. 5 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/software/startup-applications/manage-startup-apps/)




[Software

### How to Change a Default App

Choose which Windows app opens a file type or link. 5 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/software/default-applications/change-default-app/)




[Software

### How to View Installed Apps

See software installed on Windows 10 or Windows 11. 5 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/software/installation/view-installed-apps/)