Software Downloads
Some of the software below may not be officially supported by OIT for use on UT Arlington inventoried computers. Some of the software is only supported by the Help Desk for student use. Before installing any of the following software on a UT Arlington inventoried computer, first check that it is on the Supported Software list.
For the list of supported software in OIT computer labs, please visit OIT Computing Facilities page.
ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
Microsoft Forefront Client Security
WEB BROWSERS
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
Internet Explorer 8 is the set of core Web browsing technologies in Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. This file is only a preliminary download. It will need to be opened after downloading and will then connect to Microsoft to download and install all files required.
Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox (originally known as "Phoenix" and briefly as "Mozilla Firebird") is a free, open-source, cross-platform, graphical web browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation.
DEFINE Access
QWS3270 Secure software to connect to the Define application at UT Austin.
QWS3270 Secure
7.25 MB
FTP CLIENTS
SSH Secure Shell Client 3.2.9
5.26 MB
SSH Secure Shell for Workstations provides secure interactive file transfer and terminal emulation. Setup instructions are available on our SSH page. This software is supported for student use only by the Help Desk. OIT's Desktop Support does not support the software on faculty/staff machines.
WINDOWS SERVICE PACKS
Windows Vista Service Pack 1
434.5 MB
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is an update to Windows Vista. SP1 addresses specific reliability and performance issues, supports new types of hardware, and adds support for several emerging standards. SP1 is required for all UTA inventoried computers running Windows Vista.
IDENTITY FINDER
Identity Finder Enterprise Edition quickly searches your system to identify and locate personal/sensitive information stored on your computer that may be vulnerable to hackers.
Identity Finder for UT Arlington Assets
14.05 MB
Identity Finder for Personal Use
14.15 MB
VPN
VPN stands for Virtual Private Networking. It creates an encrypted secure tunnel from the client to the VPN concentrator installed at the edge of the campus network. This secure tunnel allows the user to check e-mail, pass data files back and forth, and perform other transactions as if they were actually on the campus without the fear of the data being exploited while traveling over the Internet. This download will work for both Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems. See setup instructions
VPN Client (self-executable)
11.4 MB
SSH Secure Shell
SSH Secure Shell Client 3.2.9
5.26 MB
SSH Secure Shell for Workstations provides secure interactive file transfer and terminal emulation. Setup instructions are available on our SSH page. This software is supported for student use only by the Help Desk. OIT's Desktop Support does not support the software on faculty/staff machines.
DREAMSPARK DOWNLOADS (STUDENTS ONLY)
Currently enrolled UT Arlington students can download professional Microsoft developer, designer, and gaming software through DreamSpark at no charge. Learn moreabout DreamSpark or see a list of available software.
ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
N/A please contact Help Desk (817)272-2208
WEB BROWSERS
Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox is a free, open-source, cross-platform, graphical web browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation.
DEFINE Access
TN3270 software to connect to the Define application at UT Austin. You must have a UT EID to access the download file.
TN3270 with STunnel
10MB
VPN
VPN stands for Virtual Private Networking. It creates an encrypted secure tunnel from the client to the VPN concentrator installed at the edge of the campus network. This secure tunnel allows the user to check e-mail, pass data files back and forth, and perform other transactions as if they were actually on the campus without the fear of the data being exploited while traveling over the Internet. See setup instructions.
VPN Client (self-executable)
(Mac OS 10.4 or higher)
14.4 MB
VPN Client (self-executable)
(Mac OS 10.2 - 10.3)
12.0 MB
ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
VPN
VPN stands for Virtual Private Networking. It creates an encrypted secure tunnel from the client to the VPN concentrator installed at the edge of the campus network. This secure tunnel allows the user to check e-mail, pass data files back and forth, and perform other transactions as if they were actually on the campus without the fear of the data being exploited while traveling over the Internet. See setup instructions.
VPN Client (self-executable)
2.00 MB
WEB BROWSERS
Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox (originally known as "Phoenix" and briefly as "Mozilla Firebird") is a free, open-source, cross-platform, graphical web browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation.
FTP CLIENTS
OpenSSH - Linux RPM packagesOpenSSH - Unix/Linux source distributions