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The below article lists the software included on both University-issued student lab and faculty/staff machines. Instructions on using the 'Software Center' are also outlined.  
The below article lists the software included on both University-issued student lab and faculty/staff machines. Instructions on using the 'Software Center' are also outlined.  


==Software Included on All Imaged Machines==
=Software Center=
All University imaged machines include the following as of '''3/7/2016''':
::* MS Windows 7 x64
::* MS Office 2016
::* Adobe Flash Player
::* Adobe Shockwave Player
::* Adobe Acrobat Document Cloud Pro
::* Java Runtime Environment
::* Google Chrome
::* Notepad 2
::* SurePDF Plugin
::* BDMS Plugin
::* Symantec Endpoint Protection or System Center Endpoint Protection
::* Cisco Anyconnect VPN client (Laptops only)


This list pertains to both desktop and laptop faculty/staff and lab machines as of summer 2015.
The Software Center allows you to install applications through an easy to use self-service interface. The Software Center functionality is similar to an app store wherein you select the applications you would like, and they are downloaded directly to your computer without the need for additional passwords, permissions, or a technician on-site. Applications available in Software Center are licensed for use by members of the University community. If you would like to request an application that is not listed, please submit a [https://www.wpunj.edu/helpdesk Help Desk ticket].
 
==Software Center==
 
The Software Center allows you to install applications through an easy to use self-service interface. The Software Center functionality is similar to a free app store wherein you select the applications you would like, and they are downloaded directly to your computer without the need for additional passwords, permissions, or a technician on-site. Applications available in Software Center are licensed for use by members of the University. If you would like to request an application that is not listed, please submit a [https://www.wpunj.edu/helpdesk Help Desk ticket].


==Using Software Center==
==Using Software Center==
# Click the Windows button in the lower left. <br>[[File:Windows-button.JPG]]
# Click the Start button.  
# Type Software Center and click when it appears. <br>[[File:Software-center-start.JPG]]
# Type Software Center and click when it appears. <br>[[File:Software-center-start-2020.png]]
# You will see a list of all available software. <br>[[Image:Software-Center-2018.png|700px]]
# You will see a list of all available software. <br>[[Image:Software-Center-2020.png|700px]]
# Click the applications you would like to install and click the Install button. Estimated installation times are listed for each application in the details section below the list.
# Click the application you would like to install and click the Install button. Estimated installation times are listed for each application in the details section below the list.


* Click the Installation Status tab to monitor your installation and to see what software has been installed via the Software Center.
* Click the Installation Status tab to monitor your installation and to see what software has been installed via the Software Center.
==Syncing Software Center==
* The software center will do a sync about once a week to get a list of all of the available software the university has to offer. This sync can be forced at any time by doing the following steps:
# Click Options. <br> [[File:SoftwareCenter-Option.png|150px]]
# Click the drop menu for computer maintenance <br>[[File:SoftwareCenter-ComputerMaintenance.png|800px]]
# Click 'Sync Policy' <br> [[File:SoftwareCenter-SyncPolicy.png|1500px]]


==Software Available in Software Center==
==Software Available in Software Center==
The following software is currently available in the Software Center:
The following software is currently available in the Software Center:
::*Adobe Acrobat DC
::* 7-Zip
::*Adobe After Effects CC
::* Adobe Brackets
::*Adobe Bridge CC
::* [[Adobe Acrobat|Adobe Acrobat DC]]
::*Adobe Dreamweaver CC  
::* Adobe CC Animate
::*Adobe Illustrator CC  
::* Adobe CC Dreamweaver
::*Adobe InDesign CC  
::* Adobe CC Illustrator
::*Adobe Muse CC  
::* Adobe CC InDesign
::*Adobe Photoshop CC
::* Adobe CC Photoshop
::*FileZilla
::* Adobe CC Premiere Pro
::*Google Chrome
::* Autodesk Fusion 360
::*Meshmixer
::* Autodesk Maya
::*Microsoft Office 2016
::* Autodesk Meshmixer
::*Microsoft Project 2016
::* Autodesk Mudbox
::*Microsoft Visio 2016
::* Autodesk Netfabb
::*Skype™
::* Blender
::*[[SPSS]]  
::* [[webex|Cisco WebEx]]
::*Treesize Professional  
::* FileZilla
::*VLC Media Player  
::* IBM [[SPSS]] Statistics
::*[[Wolfram Mathematica]]  
::* MakerBot Print
::* [https://itwiki.wpunj.edu/index.php/Microsoft_Office_365#Microsoft_Teams Microsoft Teams]
::* R
::* R Studio
::* Sculptris Alpha 6
::* [[Treesize|Treesize Professional]]
::* VLC Media Player
::* Ultimaker Cura
::* [[Wolfram Mathematica]]
::* [[YuJa]] Software Capture
::* [[Zoom]]
 
==Software Pre-Installed on All Imaged Machines==
All University imaged machines include the following software:
::* MS Office 2016
::* Google Chrome
::* Cisco Secure Endpoint Connector
::* [[VPN Remote Access|Cisco Anyconnect VPN client (Laptops only)]]
 


Software that is already installed on the machine will be displayed on the "Installed Software" tab in the Software Center.
Software that is already installed on the machine will be displayed on the "Installed Software" tab in the Software Center.


==Additional Software Included on a Windows Student Lab Machine==
==Additional Software Pre-Installed on a Windows Student Lab Machine==
Lab machines are intended for use in a multi-user, public environment and include the following additional software as of '''3/7/2016''':
Lab machines are intended for use in a multi-user, public environment and include the following additional software:
::*SAS 9.4
 
::*[[SPSS]] 23
::* IBM [[SPSS]] Statistics
::*[[Wolfram Mathematica]] 11.0.0
::* SAS 9.4
::* [[Wolfram Mathematica]]


This list pertains to both desktop and laptop lab machines.
This list pertains to both desktop and laptop lab machines.
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Revision as of 10:41, 13 May 2022

The below article lists the software included on both University-issued student lab and faculty/staff machines. Instructions on using the 'Software Center' are also outlined.

Software Center

The Software Center allows you to install applications through an easy to use self-service interface. The Software Center functionality is similar to an app store wherein you select the applications you would like, and they are downloaded directly to your computer without the need for additional passwords, permissions, or a technician on-site. Applications available in Software Center are licensed for use by members of the University community. If you would like to request an application that is not listed, please submit a Help Desk ticket.

Using Software Center

  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Type Software Center and click when it appears.
    Software-center-start-2020.png
  3. You will see a list of all available software.
    Software-Center-2020.png
  4. Click the application you would like to install and click the Install button. Estimated installation times are listed for each application in the details section below the list.
  • Click the Installation Status tab to monitor your installation and to see what software has been installed via the Software Center.

Syncing Software Center

  • The software center will do a sync about once a week to get a list of all of the available software the university has to offer. This sync can be forced at any time by doing the following steps:
  1. Click Options.
    SoftwareCenter-Option.png
  2. Click the drop menu for computer maintenance
    SoftwareCenter-ComputerMaintenance.png
  3. Click 'Sync Policy'
    SoftwareCenter-SyncPolicy.png

Software Available in Software Center

The following software is currently available in the Software Center:

Software Pre-Installed on All Imaged Machines

All University imaged machines include the following software:


Software that is already installed on the machine will be displayed on the "Installed Software" tab in the Software Center.

Additional Software Pre-Installed on a Windows Student Lab Machine

Lab machines are intended for use in a multi-user, public environment and include the following additional software:

This list pertains to both desktop and laptop lab machines. Please note that certain labs will include specialized software. A list of these labs can be found on the User Services webpage.