Learn how to monitor installation progress, check application status, and track installation history in Software Center.
The fastest way to check installation status: Open Software Center → Click "Installation status" tab → View all active and recent installations with real-time progress updates.
Application is ready to install but not yet installed
What to do: Click 'Install' to begin installation
Application is currently being downloaded and installed
What to do: Wait for installation to complete or click 'Cancel' if needed
Application has been successfully installed and is ready to use
What to do: Launch the application from Start Menu or desktop
Installation encountered an error and did not complete
What to do: Check error details and try installing again
Installation completed but requires a computer restart
What to do: Restart your computer to complete the installation
A newer version of the installed application is available
What to do: Click 'Update' to install the latest version
Primary location for monitoring all installation activities
Real-time monitoring of active installations
Check individual application status from the main view
Quick status check of specific applications
Monitor application updates and their installation status
Tracking application updates and patches
Access detailed installation history and settings
Detailed troubleshooting and history review
Software Center is downloading the application files
Varies by application size and network speed
Application files are being installed on your computer
Usually 1-10 minutes depending on application
Post-installation configuration and setup is occurring
Usually under 2 minutes
Installation is completing and being registered
Usually under 1 minute
Installation time varies greatly depending on the application size and your computer's performance. Small utilities may install in 1-2 minutes, while large applications like Microsoft Office can take 15-30 minutes or more.
Yes, you can continue using your computer during most installations. However, avoid shutting down, restarting, or putting your computer to sleep until the installation completes.
First, note the error message and try installing again. If it fails repeatedly, restart your computer and try once more. If it still fails, contact your IT support team with the specific error details.
Some applications require a computer restart to complete their installation properly. This is normal for applications that install system components or drivers. Restart your computer to finish the installation.
Yes, most installations can be cancelled by clicking 'Cancel' in the Installation Status tab. However, you may need to clean up partially installed files or restart the installation completely later.