How-To Software Center View Installation Status for Windows

Question

How do I view the installation status of software from Software Center on Windows?

 

Answer

 

1. Open Windows Search by pressing Windows + S keys simultaneously.

Location of Windows and S keys on U.S. English keyboard for Windows

 

2. In the Search box, type Software Center.

Type the text Software Center in the Windows Search box width.

 

3. Click on Software Center App icon to launch Software Center.

Software Center application in Windows Search results. Click to launch.

 

4. Select Installation Status in left-hand column of Software Center to view installed applications.

Location of Installation Status tab in left column of Software Center.

 

5. Search for installed applications by typing the name, title, or keywords in the Search box located in the upper-right-hand corner of Installation Status tab.**

Location of Search box in Installation Status menu.

 

6. Click on the icon of the application for Application Details.

Example of icon for installed application.

 

7. Installation status is displayed after Status:

Location of Uninstall button in Application details menu for selected software.

 

**If the title is not listed in the Installation Status tab search results:
  •      It may not be installed on the system. 
  •      It may have been manually installed and cannot be uninstalled in Software Center.
  •      You may need to submit a support request to your IT Pro.

 

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