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Software

This page contains links to software that you may find useful. None of the software listed on this page is required to connect to ResNet.

Disclaimer: With any software installation there is a risk that the newly installed software will cause application or operating system malfunction and/or data loss. It is the end-user's responsibility to make appropriate data backups to protect their data from loss or corruption. West Virginia University assumes no responsibility for a user's loss of time, data or other loss resulting from the installation of software listed on this page.

When prompted to "open" or "save file to disk," select "save." Be sure to remember where you saved it (the Desktop is a good place). Double click on the file after it is saved.

Symantec Endpoint Protection

West Virginia University has a site license for Symantec Endpoint Protection, available to WVU students at no cost. You are licensed to use this software on your personal PC as long as you are a WVU student and WVU maintains a valid licensing agreement with Symantec Corporation. Download Symantec Endpoint Protection.

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

If you are running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, we recommend that you install and run Microsoft's Baseline Security Analyzer 2.0.1. It is an easy-to-use tool that helps you assess your computer's security state in accordance with Microsoft's security recommendations. Download the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer. At present, Microsoft's Baseline Security Analyzer is not supported on Windows Vista.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer 7 is the latest version of Microsoft's popular web browser. If you are running Windows Vista, Internet Explorer 7 is installed as part of the operating system. We recommend Internet Explorer 6 SP1 or greater because of its enhanced security features.

Important Note: Although Internet Explorer 7 is compatible with most systems at West Virginia University, there are some exceptions.

Adobe Reader

Adobe Reader is a program used to read files in PDF format. PDF is a document format that is widely used by professors at WVU for class notes and other material. Adobe Reader is NOT required to access ResNet. Download Adobe Reader.

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