Index of Resources:

Buying a New Computer?
Anti-Spyware
Anti-Virus
Spam Issues
Identity Theft
System Maintenance
 Network Access
Off Campus Support Tools
  • The Windows Live Safety Center - Microsoft's online Anti-Virus scanner and system maintenance tool. This tool is run from the website and only requires a small download.
  • Windows OneCare - Microsoft's fully integrated solution for Anti-Virus, System Maintenance, and Backup. This requires a full download
  • Firefox: If you live off-campus, Firefox is an excelent alternative to Internet Explorer
University Application Related Support
Highly Recommended Software 
(*Not Help Desk Supported*)
  • Admuncher: Removes ALL ads from webpage's (text, banners, pop-ups, AIM ads, etc)  Absolute must have. 
  • JV16 Power Tools: A collection of tools that can help speed up your computer, protect your computer etc.  The best registry cleaner on the market.
  • CCleaner: This tool scans your computer for temp files and other assorted things which can/should be deleted to both free up space and help optimize performance
  • Executive Software's DiskKeeper: Advanced defragmentation tool that replaces the default windows defrag. It is faster, more accurate and it optimizes files by use,  thereby dramatically increasing the speed at which files are read/written.
  • Free Download Manager:  Great tool for both speeding up and managing downloads.
  • FileZilla -  is a fast FTP client for Windows with a ton of great features, plus it's free.

 

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