Software Downloads
In cooperation with Student Affairs, the following downloads have been provided for your consideration:
Downloads for Windows 7/XP/Vista
Anti-Virus Clients
1. Microsoft Security Essentials - Installing more than one anti-virus software on your computer at a time may cripple it. Always insure you un-install any old anti-virus software and reboot the computer before installing another. Download Microsoft Security Essentials Antivirus software to your desktop and install.
2. AVG Anti-Virus - Installing more than one anti-virus software on your computer at a time may cripple it. Always insure you un-install any old anti-virus software and reboot the computer before installing another. Download AVG Anti-virus software to your desktop and install. _________________________________________________________________
Malware (Trojans, Spyware, etc.) Removal Tools - (These are not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist users when dealing with an infected system.)
1. Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool - The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software and helps remove any infection found. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist users when dealing with an infected system.
2. Malwarebytes - Malwarebytes is a site dedicated to fighting malware. Malwarebytes has developed a variety of tools that can identify and remove malicious software from your computer. When your computer becomes infected, Malwarebytes can provide the needed assistance to remove the infection and restore the machine back to optimum performance. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist users when dealing with an infected system. Download Malwarebytes to your desktop and install.
3. Spybot Search & Destroy - Spybot Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude of adware files and modules from your computer. Spybot also can clean program and Web-usage tracks from your system, which is especially useful if you share your computer with other users. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist users when dealing with an infected system. Download Spybot Search and Destroy to your desktop and install.
4. McAfee Labs Stinger - is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist users when dealing with an infected system. Download McAfee Labs Stinger to your desktop and install.
5. Trend Micro Housecall - HouseCall is Trend Micro's highly popular and capable on-demand scanner for identifying and removing viruses, Trojans, worms, unwanted browser plugins, and other malware. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist users when dealing with an infected system. Download Trend Micro Housecall to your desktop and install.
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Windows Updates
1. Windows Updates - Obtain the latest critical updates and patches for the Microsoft Windows operating system.
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Recommended Applications
1. Adobe Reader - A free program that allows you to read documents in PDF format.
2. Adobe Flash Player - Adobe Flash Player is software for viewing animations and movies using computer programs such as a web browser.
3. Java Runtime Environment - Java is used for proper web page functionality for a lot of campus applications, including Banner.
4. Cleanup 4.5 - CleanUp! is a powerful and easy-to-use application that removes temporary files created while surfing the web, empties the Recycle Bin, deletes files from your temporary folders and more. CleanUp! frees disk space and reduces the "clutter" on your computer helping it to run more efficiently.
