Join Nick Brazzi for an in-depth discussion in this video Installing applications from the web, part of Windows 10 Essential Training.
- As nice as the Windows Store maybe,…there will probably be a time when you need to install…new software that is not available on the Windows Store.…In that case, you'll probably need to download…and install that application from the web.…Let's look at a typical scenario.…It's very normal to install a different web browser.…Of course, Windows comes with the Edge web browser…but you may want to install something else…like Firefox or Chrome…and neither of those are available in the app store.…So let's install Chrome from the web.…
Now, we will need to use the Edge browser…to go on the web and find the application…that we want to install.…So here in Edge, I'm going to do a quick Bing search…for Google Chrome.…And the first result in the search is what I'm looking for:…Google Chrome.…Now each website for whatever app you're looking for is…going to look different…so you're going to have to hunt around.…But eventually, what you're trying to find is a button…to download and install the application.…So here's a button to download now.…
Author
Nick Brazzi
Updated
5/2/2017Released
7/29/2015Learn all the essential features of Windows 10. This comprehensive course covers everything you need to know to install Windows, customize it to your liking, and start working with files and applications. Author Nick Brazzi shows how to manage folders, use Cortana to search and navigate, browse the web with the new Microsoft Edge browser, and work with Mail, Calendars, and People (aka contacts).
Plus, learn about sharing via a home network, multiuser configurations, security and privacy, and troubleshooting Windows.
- Installing or upgrading to Windows 10
- Connecting to the Internet
- Launching, quitting, and managing applications
- Creating, copying, moving, and renaming files and folders
- Zipping and unzipping files
- Using Cortana to search
- Browsing the web with Edge
- Sending email
- Installing new apps
- Sharing files over home networks
- Backing up and restoring files
- Configuring Windows updates
- Using Windows Defender
Skill Level Appropriate for all
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Q: This course was updated on 05/02/2017. What changed?
A: A new video was added that helps you confirm which version of Windows 10 you’re running, to ensure that you’re choosing the right training course.
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 22s
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Using the exercise files3m 8s
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1. Getting Started
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Connecting to the Internet9m 13s
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Sleep, shutdown, and restart4m 21s
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Setting up a printer5m 2s
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2. Launching and Managing Applications
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Quitting applications5m 12s
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Switching to Tablet mode4m 39s
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3. File Explorer: The Windows Filing Cabinet
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Browsing through folders5m 40s
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Deleting files4m 33s
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4. Using Cortana to Search
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Setting up Cortana8m 22s
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Searching with Cortana6m 30s
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5. Browsing the Web with Edge
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Downloading files7m 38s
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Viewing and clearing history4m 40s
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6. Working with Mail, People, and Calendar
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Working with the Mail app8m 41s
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Using the Calendar8m 32s
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7. Using the Other Bundled Apps
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Maps and location services9m 32s
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Browsing and editing photos10m 16s
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Using the weather4m 48s
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Working with notifications7m 40s
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8. Installing Applications
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Setting application defaults6m 36s
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9. Essential Settings and Customization
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Changing screen resolution5m 19s
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Adjusting audio settings4m 48s
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Sleep and screen saver5m 13s
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10. Account Settings
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Managing user accounts9m 33s
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Adjusting sign-in options7m 56s
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11. Sharing with Home Networks
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Using Remote Desktop4m 54s
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12. Backing Up and Restoring
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Setting up a full image backup10m 16s
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Some tips on manual backups2m 33s
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13. Troubleshooting and Updating
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Configuring Windows updates2m 46s
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Resetting Windows4m 11s
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Goodbye
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Next steps56s
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