Viewing and Changing Programs

In Windows 7, you can monitor and change software that is currently installed on your computer. Windows 7 provides a helpful way to show you what software is on your computer.

You can view information about all installed programs, including how many programs there are, who the publisher of each program is, when a program was installed, and how much space a program takes up. You can easily organize and change views however you please to better fit your preferences.

By clicking any of the installed programs on the list, you can view a program's detailed information in the lower part of the applet. This can help you see what version of the program is installed and allow you to check whether the program is up to date.

On the left side of the window, Windows 7 gives you a few options. The first link lets you view installed updates; these are all the Microsoft updates your system contains.

Also on the left side of the Programs and Features window is a Turn Windows Features On or Off link, which is described in detail in the next section.