Desktop Essentials

We have compiled a list of software we consider to be "desktop essentials". This list contains many of the programs we recommend you have on your computer for basic computing needs at Utah State University.

Web Browser

• Mozilla Firefox - Free Windows & Macintosh Download

Banner / Blackboard Vista

• Java 5.0

Desktop Security

• McAfee VirusScan - Free USU Site Licensed
• Ad-Aware - Free Windows Download
• SpyBot Search & Destroy - Free Windows Download
• SpyBot - Free Windows Download
• Windows XP Firewall - Setup Instructions
• Windows Updates

Utilities

• SmartFTP
  
• WinZip 10 - Free 45 Day Trial - Windows Download
• Acrobat Reader - Free Windows & Macintosh Download
• VPN Client - Free Windows & Macintosh Download
• Synk (Backup for Mac) - Macintosh Purchase Product