Install/uninstall on Windows

The downloadable files are stored in an InstallShield file. See download.html for information on downloading.

After downloading the program, install it by executing the downloaded file. The InstallShield dialog boxes will guide you through the installation process. When it is finished, you will have a folder named Calculator with 33 files:

The default location for the folder is in a folder named SSA, inside your Program Files folder. There will also be an entry in your Start Menu and an alias on your desktop for the benefit calculator. To start the program, choose it from the Start Menu, or click the alias on the desktop.

To uninstall the calculator, select Settings, Control Panel from the Start Menu. Choose Add/Remove Programs. Highlight Social Security Benefit Calculator and click on the Add/Remove button.