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.
Full Disk Encryption
Full disk encryption provides protection for computers and laptops by encrypting the hard drive and requiring a password at boot up to access the system. Should the computer or laptop ever be stolen then any data stored on the hard drive will not be accessible to those who do not have the password. More info here.
UTA Assets - WinMagic SecureDoc for Windows - 32 bit download; 64 bit download
Antivirus Software
Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection (Already installed on UTA Assets): Software page
Microsoft Security Essentials (For off-campus and Personal Use): MSE Download page
Web Browsers
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 is a free, open-source, cross-platform, graphical web browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation. OIT recommended!
DEFINE Access
QWS3270 Secure software to connect to the Define application at UT Austin.
FTP Clients
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.
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.
For standard VPN connection, please install the Cisco VPN AnyConnect Client. See setup instructions
Older IPSEC VPN Client (self-executable)
For the older IPSEC VPN Client please see setup instructions
SSH Secure Shell
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 more about DreamSpark or see a list of available software.
Identity Finder
Identity Finder reduces the risk of data leakage by intelligently discovering sensitive data like social security numbers, credit card numbers, passwords, and other personally identifiable information. After identification, the remediation capabilities can be used to protect the information.
UTA Asset - Windows Download
More information on Identity Finder
VMware vCenter
VMware vCenter manages compliance automatically with out-of-the-box configuration templates. Ensure compliance with policy control and integrated smart alerts across both virtual and physical assets.
UTA Asset on the UTA domain - Windows Download
UTA Asset off the UTA domain - Windows Download
More information on VMware vCenter
Full Disk Encryption
Full disk encryption provides protection for computers and laptops by encrypting the hard drive and requiring a password at boot up to access the system. Should the computer or laptop ever be stolen then any data stored on the hard drive will not be accessible to those who do not have the password.
SecureDoc with FileVault 2 Encryption
This is the prefered installer for new staff computer installations. Users that have check-out computers or computer labs that need the SecureDoc Autoboot feature cannot use the FileVault installer. Please check below for the traditional SecureDoc for Mac installer.
UTA Assets: SecureDoc with FileVault encryption
More info on SecureDoc with FileVault 2
SecureDoc for Mac
For older equipment and when needing the Autoboot profile. SecureDoc for Mac can only be installed on computers with Mac OS X 10.5.2 thru OS X 10.8.2.
UTA Assets: SecureDoc for Mac
Antivirus Software
ClamXav is the product of the open-source project by the same name, ClamXav. ClamXav is a passive malware detection and removal package. Passive, meaning that the user must manually run the application or manually schedule the application to run at specified times. ClamXav can only detect malware if the user performs a scan.
McAfee Agent is the client-side component providing secure communication between ePolicy Orchestrator and managed poducts. It also serves as an updater for managed and unmanaged McAfee products. The installation of McAfee agent will result in the installation of the McAfee antivirus software product called McAfee Security.
UTA Assets: Coming Soon!
Web Browsers
Mozilla Firefox is a free, open-source, cross-platform, graphical web browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation. OIT recommended!
DEFINE Access
TN3270 software to connect to the Define application at UT Austin. You must have a UT EID to access the download file.
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.
For standard VPN connection, please install the Cisco VPN AnyConnect Client please see setup instructions
Mac OS 10.4 or higher
Older IPSEC VPN (self-executable)
For the older IPSEC VPN Client please see setup instructions
Mac OS 10.2 - 10.3
Older IPSEC VPN (self-executable)
For the older IPSEC VPN Client please see setup instructions
Identity Finder
Identity Finder reduces the risk of data leakage by intelligently discovering sensitive data like social security numbers, credit card numbers, passwords, and other personally identifiable information. After identification, the remediation capabilities can be used to protect the information.
UTA Asset - Mac Download
More information on Identity Finder
VMware vCenter
VMware vCenter manages compliance automatically with out-of-the-box configuration templates. Ensure compliance with policy control and integrated smart alerts across both virtual and physical assets.
UTA Asset - Mac Download
More information on VMware vCenter
Antivirus Software
McAfee Agent is the client-side component providing secure communication between ePolicy Orchestrator and managed poducts. It also serves as an updater for managed and unmanaged McAfee products. The installation of McAfee agent will result in the installation of the McAfee antivirus software product called VirusScan Enterprise for Linux.
UTA Assets: Coming Soon!
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.
For standard VPN connection, please install the Cisco VPN AnyConnect Client. See setup instructions
VPN Client (self-executable) - For the older IPSEC VPN Client please see setup instructions
Web Browsers
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 packages
OpenSSH - Unix/Linux source distributions
Operating Systems
VMware vCenter
VMware vCenter manages compliance automatically with out-of-the-box configuration templates. Ensure compliance with policy control and integrated smart alerts across both virtual and physical assets.
UTA Asset - Linux Download