Tired of using your computer for work and no play? The games that come pre-installed on computers are pretty great little time-wasters, but you’ll probably want to load up some new games on them soon. Keep reading to learn how to install games on a computer.

We'll cover three main ways to install games: installing via physical media (such as an installation DVD you purchased from a store), installing directly from the publisher, or downloading from a digital store (such as Steam or GOG).

If you pick up a computer game that comes with a physical installer disc, installation is pretty straightforward. Here’s how to go about it.

Insert the installation disc into the appropriate drive on your computer.