WSB Software Center

Software center is a self-service portal that allows users to install software and updates on university-owned devices.

How do I use Software Center?

  1. Connect to the UW Madison VPN.
    1. If you have not been connected to the VPN for more than a week, it may take 15 minutes for the most up to date applications to show in Software Center.
  2. Open Software Center
    1. Search for “Software Center” in Windows Search.

  3. On the left hand menu, click Applications.

  4. Select an application and you will be prompted with an Install button.
    1. Note that applications that are already installed will only have the option to Uninstall the application.
  5. The Installation Status tab will show the progress of the applications being installed.
  6. After the software finishes installing, the install button to an Uninstall. 

  7. Please be sure to confirm that your install has finished before logging out or restarting your machine.

 


Keywords:
Software Center, WSB, Software, Self Service 
Doc ID:
136500
Owned by:
Brian M. in Wisconsin School of Business
Created:
2024-04-02
Updated:
2025-10-20
Sites:
Wisconsin School of Business