How to install software

The installation process for software depends on your operating system and the
program you are installing. The following does not cover errors during the
installation process, as they are too vast for one document. Search on our site
for further information on errors during the setup.
General tips
 Make sure your computer meets the system requirements of the program,
game, or utility you are attempting to install.
 The manual or readme file contains exact instructions on how to install a
program and are in the same directory as the installation files.
 When installing a program, utility, or game, it is always a good idea first to
close or disable any other programs that are running.
 After installing a new program, if it prompts you to reboot the computer, do
it.

How to install from a CD or DVD

Many software titles, games, and utilities have an

AutoPlay feature. This feature automatically starts a
setup screen for the software when the CD or DVD
is inserted. If your program contains this feature,
follow the steps that appear after inserting the disc
into the computer.

If AutoRun is disabled, or unavailable on your disc,

follow these steps:

1. Open My Computer.

2. In the My Computer window, open

the drive that contains the installation files.
For example, if the files are on the CD-ROM
drive, open the D: drive or letter of your CD-
ROM drive.

3. In the drive that contains your files, locate

either the executable setup (i.e.
"setup.exe") or install file. Double-
clicking on this file starts the installation
process. If there are multiple setup or install
files, locate the executable file or double-
click each setup or install file until you find
the file that starts the installation.
 USE CMD TO FIND AN IP
Internet Protocol, or IP, addresses allow networked computers, servers and other hardware to find each
other and communicate. In your business network, your network router's IP address is called the "default
gateway," because it acts as a central hub through which all other hardware connects and assigns IP
addresses for connected hardware. Using Command Prompt commands, you can locate the router's
default gateway and the IP address assigned to your computer. If you are not using a router, the resulting
IP address will be the IP assigned by your Internet service provider. The Command Prompt tool also
offers other means of finding IP addresses, including looking up the server IP address that hosts your
business website or listing the IP addresses of every server between your current location and a website.
1. Click "Start," type "cmd" and press "Enter" to open the Command Prompt window. Alternatively, click
"Start | All Programs | Accessories | Command Prompt."
2. Type "ipconfig" and press "Enter." Look for "Default Gateway" under your network adapter for your
router's IP address. Look for "IPv4 Address" under the same adapter section to find your computer's IP
address. If you use a virtual private network for your business, its connection will have its own section and
list your proxy IP address under "IPv4 Address."
3. Use the command "Nslookup" followed by your business domain to look up its server's IP address. If the
server has multiple IP addresses associated with the name, the command will list all of them. As an example,
you might enter "nslookup google.com" to find a list of Google's IP addresses.
4. Use the "Tracert" command followed by your business domain to list all server IP addresses between your
computer and your website. As an example, you might enter "tracert google.com" to find the IP address of
each server between your computer and Google's website.

How do I make hidden files visible

Suppose that you don't actually delete anything off from a storage location, but files and
folders disappeared from computer hard drive, USB flash drive or external hard disk
mysteriously. What will you do?

If you have the same question of "How do I make hidden files visible" or "How do I see all
hidden files", don't panic. Normally, files might be hidden by virus, or simply because you
don't have the permission to see all hidden files and folders in Windows.

Three most commonly applied approaches - Attrib CMD (Command Prompt), Windows
Control Panel and data recovery software to show hidden files on a Windows computer are
available here to help.

What is the best way to show hidden files

Before you start, it's a smart choice for you to take a deeper view of all file unhiding
operations and choose the most applicable one for your own case.

Comparison Attrib CMD Control Panel Settings Data Recovery Software

Applicable Unhide files from virus or Show hidden files from Revive hidden files from virus
Situations false operations Windows File Explorer or permission issues
Windows hard drive, USB, Windows hard drive and Windows hard drive, USB,
Supported Devices
SD, external hard drive, etc. partitions SD, external hard drive, etc.
Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP,
Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP,
Supported OS Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP Windows Server OS, and
Windows Server OS
macOS
Steps to Show
3 Steps 3 Steps 3 Steps
Hidden Files
Command Prompt with Attrib command works 100% to find hidden items on PC as well as
external storage devices. However, it requires higher-level computer skills. To unhide files
with Control Panel Settings is easy to start but doesn't support the case of virus infection.

While data recovery software offers both easy to use and powerful features in finding hidden
documents, pictures and all types of files for you. Let's go through each file unhiding guide
and make all your hidden files and folders visible again.

Method 1. Show hidden files using attrib cmd

This command will show up all hidden files from manual file hidden methods or virus
infection. The attrib command can also be applied to show hidden files on USB, SD card,
etc. external storage devices.

Step 1. Press Windows + X keys and select Command Prompt (CMD) as an

Administrator.

Or you can click the Windows icon, select "Search" and type command prompt. Right-
click on it and select to open Command Prompt as Administrator.

Step 2. Determine the drive or storage device where the files are hidden and you want to
recover.

Step 3. Type attrib -h -r -s /s /d G:\*.* and hit Enter. (If it's drive D, then replace G: with
the drive letter for your device).

attrib -h -r -s /s /d G:\*.*

Attrib syntax explanation:

 –h clears the Hidden file attribute.

 –r clears the Read-only file attribute
  –s clears the System file attribute.
 /s applies attrib and any command-line options to matching files in the current
directory and all of its subdirectories.
 /d applies attrib and any command-line options to directories.

Manual input of the command line is suitable for computer professionals since wrong
commands can cause more severe problems.

Here's how to display hidden files and folders.

Windows 10

1. In the search box on the taskbar, type folder, and then select Show hidden files and
folders from the search results.
2. Under Advanced settings, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives, and then
select OK.

Windows 8.1

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, then select Search (or if you're using a mouse,
point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then
select Search).
2. Type folder in the search box, then select Folder Options from the search results.
3. Select the View tab.
4. Under Advanced settings, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives, and then
select OK.

Windows 7

1. Select the Start button, then select Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization.
2. Select Folder Options, then select the View tab.
3. Under Advanced settings, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives, and then
select OK.