Summary
Software Center (also known as SCCM) is Winona State University's (WSU) Windows application management framework. SCCM stands for System Center Configuration Manager. Only WSU computers will see WSU's Software Center application. This applies to both Windows desktops, laptops, and any other Windows devices that WSU distributes to users.
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Summary
Software Center (also known as SCCM) is Winona State University's (WSU) Windows application management framework. SCCM stands for System Center Configuration Manager. Only WSU computers will see WSU's Software Center application. This applies to both Windows desktops, laptops, and any other Windows devices that WSU distributes to users.
Information Applies to
Faculty, Staff, Current Students, New Students Participating in the WSU eWarrior Digital Life & Learning Program
Accessing Software Center
To install apps via Software Center, follow these steps.
- Open your Start Menu at the lower left of your screen.
- Type “Software Center” and then click on Software Center when it appears.
- Click Applications at the top left of the Software Center window.
- From here, click the icon of the app you want to install.
- Once you hit install, the application will begin downloading then will install silently.

- Please be patient during this process!
- Installing applications may take anywhere from 2-20 minutes, depending on the speed of your network and the size of the app you are downloading.
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