Installing Microsoft Silverlight

Installing Microsoft Silverlight

Microsoft Silverlight is an application framework for running rich Internet applications, with features similar to those of Adobe Flash.  It also serves as a powerful development tool for creating Web and mobile applications. 

Silverlight is a free plug-in, powered by the .NET framework and compatible with multiple browsers, devices, and operating systems.

For more information visit the Microsoft Silverlight homepage.

Microsoft Silverlight Installation

Step 1.  Visit http://www.microsoft.com/getsilverlight/Get-Started/Install/Default.aspx.

Step 2.  Click on the Click to Install button.

Step 3.  Click Run to start the download.

Step 4.  Approve any security prompts, then click Install Now.

Step 5.  Restart browser to begin using Silverlight.

Verify your installation by experiencing the Silverlight site.

For installation support, visit the support page.


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