| Recommended Software for All Stanford Computers | |
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| Stanford Desktop Tools 3.1 Release Date: 11/28/11 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: 10/16/12 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 10.2 Release Date:12/18/12 Learn more and then download |
Stanford site-licensed anti-malware software, providing protection from both viruses and adware/spyware. |
| Security Self-Help Tool 3.1 Release Date:1/13/11 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 7 Release Date: 11/6/12 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 7. |
| Stanford OpenAFS for Windows | AFS file mounting for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 This program can be downloaded from the Stanford OpenAFS Client Software web site. |
| Security | |
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| 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 7 Release Date: 11/6/12 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 7. |
| Utilities | |
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| Adobe Reader Download Now |
Allows you to view and print PDF files. Download the latest version from Adobe. |
| 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 Network Printer Setup |
Information about setting up a Windows XP network printer |
