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BigFix users can participate in the Stanford Power Management program. You can reduce your carbon footprint, save energy, and even be eligible to participate in a PG&E rebate program. See http://sustainable.stanford.edu/bigfix.html for more details on the program. After installing BigFix on your Windows computer you can participate by downloading the Stanford Power Management Tool.
| Recommended Software for All Stanford Computers | |
|---|---|
| Stanford Desktop Tools 2 Release Date: 12/14/07 Learn more and then download |
Provides automatic software updates for site-licensed Stanford software. |
| Kerberos for Windows 3.2 Release Date: 12/14/07 Learn more and then download |
Provides authentication for various Stanford University Network (SUNet) services. |
| BigFix Client Release Date: 5/27/08 Learn more and then download |
Recommended software that helps ensure your Windows PC has the latest operating system security updates, which can protect you from worms and viruses. The patching is automated, unlike manual patching, and supplements Windows built-in Automatic Updates. BigFix can be used to participate in the Stanford Power Management Program to reduce your carbon footprint and save energy. See the Learn More page for details. |
| Symantec AntiVirus 10.1.6 (for Windows XP) Release Date: 8/17/07 Learn more and then download |
Stanford site-licensed virus protection program for Windows XP. Important: A critical security vulnerability has been found with SAV 10.1.5. Users should upgrade to SAV 10.1.6 immediately. |
| Symantec AntiVirus 10.2 (for Windows Vista) Release Date: 9/13//07 Learn more and then download |
Stanford site-licensed virus protection program for Windows Vista. |
| Spy Sweeper 5.5.7 Release Date: 5/29/08 Learn more and then download |
Anti-spyware software that detects, removes, and blocks spyware from your PC The site-license for Spy Sweeper will expire on July 31st, and Stanford is in the process of licensing a new product to replace Spy Sweeper. See the Learn More page for more information and interim recommendations. |
| Security Self-Help Tool 2.2 Release Date: 12/18/07 Learn More First Download Now |
Performs a set of basic security checks appropriate to Windows Vista and Windows XP computers (not servers). It can also repair many of the problems it may find, such as weak user account passwords. |
| Email Clients | |
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| Eudora |
Eudora has been discontinued by the vendor (QUALCOMM). However, Eudora 6.2.5 (the last Essential Stanford Software version for Windows) is available on the Previous Software Versions page. See Moving from Eudora to a New Email Program for information and recommendations from IT Services. |
| Supported Email Programs | Several email programs are supported by IT Services and widely used at Stanford. Please see Email Programs at Stanford for information on how to obtain and configure these clients. |
| File Transfer | |
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| SecureFX 6.0 Release Date: 6/6/08 Learn More First Download Now |
Transfers files from one computer to another using a secure file transfer protocol called SFTP that encrypts both password and session data. |
| Stanford OpenAFS for Windows |
AFS file mounting for Windows XP and Windows Vista This program can be downloaded from the Stanford OpenAFS Client Software web site. |
| Security | |
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| XP SP2 Configuration Tool Release Date: 4/25/06 Learn More First Download Now |
Utility to configure some of the new features of Windows XP Service Pack 2 to work properly with Stanford's administrative applications and Essential Stanford Software. |
| Critical Updates |
Microsoft provides updates regularly to keep your computer up-to-date and to protect your computer from known security vulnerabilities. IT Services recommends installing the critical updates. Other updates can be installed at your discretion. |
| Terminal Emulation | |
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| SecureCRT 6.0 Release Date: 6/6/08 Learn More First Download Now |
Secure telnet application (uses SSH2) |
| Utilities | |
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| Adobe Reader 8.1.2 Release Date: 2/12/08 Download Now |
Allows you to read PDF files. |
| Resources | |
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| Connections to SUNet |
Information about connecting to the Stanford University network (SUNet) using wireless, Ethernet, DSL, or a modem |
| ESS CD Image |
CD image file (iso format) for use by IT support staff |
| Windows Vista at Stanford |
Information about using Windows Vista at Stanford |
| Java for Kronos |
Link to Java software download required for use with Kronos |
| Windows XP Service Pack 2 at Stanford |
Information about using Windows XP Service Pack 2 at Stanford |
| Connecting to Stanford Usenet Newsgroups |
Information about how to access Stanford's newsgroups using Thunderbird and Outlook Express |
| Windows XP Network Printer Setup |
Information about setting up a Windows XP network printer |
| Previous Software Versions |
Software for use on older PCs that may have limited RAM, hard disk space, or are running older operating systems that will not support the newer versions |
