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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 '''9/1/2015''':
 
::* MS Windows 7 x64
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. If you would like to request an application that is not listed, please submit a [https://www.wpunj.edu/helpdesk Help Desk ticket].
::* MS Office 2013
 
::* Adobe Flash Player
==Using Software Center==
::* Adobe Shockwave Player
# Click the Start button.
::* Adobe Acrobat Document Cloud Pro
# Type Software Center and click when it appears. <br>[[File:Software-center-start-2020.png]]
::* Java Runtime Environment
# You will see a list of all available software. <br>[[Image:Software-Center-2020.png|700px]]
# 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:
# 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==
The following software is currently available in the Software Center:
::* 7-Zip
::* Adobe Brackets
::* [[Adobe Acrobat|Adobe Acrobat DC]]
::* Adobe CC Animate
::* Adobe CC Dreamweaver
::* Adobe CC Illustrator
::* Adobe CC InDesign
::* Adobe CC Photoshop
::* Adobe CC Premiere Pro
::* Autodesk Fusion 360
::* Autodesk Maya
::* Autodesk Meshmixer
::* Autodesk Mudbox
::* Autodesk Netfabb
::* Blender
::* [[webex|Cisco WebEx Meetings]]
::* FileZilla
::* IBM [[SPSS]] Statistics
::* MakerBot Print
::* Microsoft Project 2016
::* [https://itwiki.wpunj.edu/index.php/Microsoft_Office_365#Microsoft_Teams Microsoft Teams]
::* Microsoft Visio 2016
::* R
::* R Studio
::* Sculptris Alpha 6
::* 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
::* Google Chrome
::* Notepad 2
::* Notepad 2
::* SurePDF Plugin
::* SurePDF Plugin
::* BDMS Plugin
::* Symantec Endpoint Protection
::* Symantec Endpoint Protection
::* Cisco AMP for Endpoints
::* Cisco Anyconnect VPN client (Laptops only)
::* Cisco Anyconnect VPN client (Laptops only)


This list pertains to both desktop and laptop faculty/staff and lab machines as of summer 2015.


==Software Center==
Software that is already installed on the machine will be displayed on the "Installed Software" tab in the Software Center.
 
Software Center allows you to install applications via an easy to use interface. Software Center 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==
==Additional Software Pre-Installed on a Windows Student Lab Machine==
# Click the Windows button in the lower left. <br clear=all>[[File:Windows-button.JPG]]
Lab machines are intended for use in a multi-user, public environment and include the following additional software:
# Type Software Center and click when it appears. <br clear=all>[[File:Software-center-start.JPG]]
# You will see a list of all available software. <br clear=all>[[File:Software-center-avail-apps.JPG]]
# Put a check mark next to 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 Installation Status tab to monitor your installation
::* IBM [[SPSS]] Statistics
* Click the Installed Software tab to see what software has been installed via the Software Center
::* SAS 9.4
::* [[Wolfram Mathematica]]


==Software Available in Software Center==
This list pertains to both desktop and laptop lab machines.
The following software is currently available in the Software Center:
Please note that certain labs will include specialized software. A list of these labs can be found on the [http://www.wpunj.edu/it/user-services/Labs.dot  User Services webpage].
::*Adobe Acrobat Document Cloud Pro
::*Adobe Fireworks CC
::*Adobe Flash Professional CC
::*Adobe Illustrator CC
::*Adobe InDesign CC 2014
::*Adobe Photoshop CC 2014
::*Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2014
::*FileZilla 3.7.3
::*Google Chrome
::*Microsoft Office 2013
::*Microsoft Project 2013
::*Microsoft Visio 2013
::*Skype™ 6.16
::*[[SPSS]] 21
::*VLC Media Player 2.1.0
::*Wolfram Mathematica 10.0.2


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==
<!--[[Windows 10 Features]] -->
Lab machines are intended for use in a multi-user, public environment and include the following additional software as of '''9/1/2015''':
::*SAS 9.4
::*[[SPSS]] 21


This list pertains to both desktop and laptop lab machines.
[[category:Software Guides]]
Please note that certain labs will include specialized software. A list of these labs can be found on the [http://www.wpunj.edu/it/user-services/Labs.dot | User Services webpage].

Revision as of 12:11, 2 December 2020

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. 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:

  • 7-Zip
  • Adobe Brackets
  • Adobe Acrobat DC
  • Adobe CC Animate
  • Adobe CC Dreamweaver
  • Adobe CC Illustrator
  • Adobe CC InDesign
  • Adobe CC Photoshop
  • Adobe CC Premiere Pro
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Autodesk Meshmixer
  • Autodesk Mudbox
  • Autodesk Netfabb
  • Blender
  • Cisco WebEx Meetings
  • FileZilla
  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • MakerBot Print
  • Microsoft Project 2016
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Visio 2016
  • R
  • R Studio
  • Sculptris Alpha 6
  • 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
  • Notepad 2
  • SurePDF Plugin
  • Symantec Endpoint Protection
  • Cisco AMP for Endpoints
  • 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.

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.