Software Downloads for Windows
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| Recommended Software for All Stanford Computers | |
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| Stanford Desktop Tools 2.5 Release Date: 7/16/09 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: 8/10/09 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. |
| Sophos Anti-Virus 7 Release Date: 08/11/09 Learn more and then download |
Stanford site-licensed anti-malware software, providing protection from both viruses and adware/spyware. |
| Security Self-Help Tool 3.0 Release Date:7/16/09 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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| 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 6.2 Release Date: 9/28/09 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. A version of SecureFX specifically for 64-bit Windows operating systems is available. Click here to download the 64-bit version of SecureFX 6.2. |
| 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 6.2 Release Date: 9/28/09 Learn More First Download Now |
Secure telnet application (uses SSH2) A version of SecureCRT specifically for 64-bit Windows operating systems is available. Click here to download the 64-bit version of SecureCRT 6.2. |
| Utilities | |
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| Adobe Reader 8.1.3 Release Date: 11/11/08 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 |
| Windows 7 at Stanford |
Information about using Windows 7 at Stanford |
| 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 |
