Software Center is part of Microsoft’s System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). The Software Center provides customized content for Dartmouth Windows systems. This content includes Dartmouth approved software, Windows updates, maintenance task scheduling, support options, and other documentation. The Software Center gives clients the flexibility of choosing what to install and when to install it.
The Software Center is managed and maintained by Dartmouth ITC. If you would like to request something be added or removed, please submit a request here.
For more information on SCCM, see “SCCM FAQ”
Applies to
- Dartmouth Staff, Faculty
- Windows operating system
Requirements
- Devices must be inside the Dartmouth network, connected via Ethernet or wireless (Eduroam)
- or outside the Dartmouth network with an active VPN connection
Opening the Software Center
- Open by Searching
Press the
key on your keyboard, then type “Software Center”. Click on Software Center from the search list.

- Open from Start Menu
Click the Start Menu
icon on the task bar and scroll down to the “Microsoft Endpoint Manager” folder. Open this folder and click Software Center

or click the Start Menu
icon on the task bar and scroll down and click on "Dartmouth Software Center"
