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Technology Services - Software Downloads
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| Virus, Spyware, and Malware Protection |
Union College requires that all students and visitors utilize an approved anti-virus software on any personal computers that connect to Union College network assets.*
AVG antivirus program offers rock-solid protection. AVG Free provides the bare necessities, including a real-time shield to prevent infections, anti-virus and anti-malware wrapped up in one engine, and a link scanner for Web surfing with care.
Click here to download AVG Free.
*Approved anti-virus software includes AVG, or an equivalent package provided by vendors such as McAfee, Symantec, or TrendMicro. |
Malwarebytes
Free download. Works with most all Windows Operating Systems.
From the Malewarebytes website: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is considered to be the next step in the detection and removal of malware. In our product we have compiled a number of new technologies that are designed to quickly detect, destroy, and prevent malware. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware can detect and remove malware that even the most well known anti-virus and anti-malware applications fail to detect. |
Lavasoft AdAware SE Personal
Free download. Works with most all Windows Operating Systems.
From the AdAware website: Our free anti-spyware version provides you with advanced protection against spyware that secretly attaches and takes control of your computer, resulting in aggressive advertising pop-ups, sluggish computer activity, even identify theft through stolen bank details, passwords, and credit card account numbers. If you want real-time scanning capabilities, consider upgrading to Ad-Aware SE Plus for real-time protection against spyware, all the time!
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Windows Defender
Requires genuine Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later.
Windows Defender is included in all versions of Windows Vista
Description from Microsoft.com: Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected and minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive. |
| Office Productivity |
Open Office
OpenOffice.org 3.1 is the leading open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. It is available in many languages and works on all common computers. It stores all your data in an international open standard format and can also read and write files from other common office software packages. It can be downloaded and used completely free of charge for any purpose.
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| System & Software Updates |
Microsoft Windows Update
From the Microsoft website: Now you can get updates for Windows, Office and other Microsoft applications all in one place. Microsoft Update is a new service that brings you all the features and benefits of Windows Update plus downloads for other Microsoft applications including Office. |
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| File Utilities (document viewers, etc.) |
Microsoft Office Downloads
Download utilities that enable you to View, print and copy Word and other popular Microsoft files, such as PowerPoint and Excel, even if you don't have any of the Microsoft Office products installed.
Microsoft Office Online
How to guides, tutorials, clip-art, templates and more for Microsoft Office.
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Adobe Acrobat Reader
Download the popular file reader for Adobe Acrobat. |
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