Software Installation and Troubleshooting

Software Installation and Troubleshooting

Software Installation & Configuration

Service overview

The IT Service Desk provides installation, configuration, and troubleshooting for standard university software and operating systems. We ensure your applications are secure, up to date, and compatible with university systems and services.

This service covers supported operating systems, core productivity tools, security software, and other IT‑managed applications required for teaching, research, and administrative work.

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Why use this service?

  • Installing/upgrading university-approved software

  • Configuring apps with university systems (network drives, printers, VPN, email)

  • Ensuring correct licensing and security updates

  • Troubleshooting crashes, errors, or performance issues

Who can use this service?

  • Faculty and administrative staff

  • University departments and units using university-owned end-user devices and peripherals

Who can not use this service?

  • Students’ personally-owned devices (unless explicitly supported elsewhere)

  • Contractors/vendors using non-standard or unsupported software

  • Personal or non-university use

How do I use this service?

Submit a request 24/7 through our self-serve portal. Click here to fill out the IT Software Support Request form.

What if I have issue with the service?

See Need help? below.

Timelines

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Initial Response

1 business day

Time to resolution

  • Standard installs within a few business days after all info is received

  • Complex/custom may require extra time for licensing, testing, or vendor coordination

Supported Software and Operating Systems

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Software/OS

Operating Systems

  • Mac O/S

  • Windows O/S

Security

  • SentinelOne

  • CheckPoint Harmony VPN

Productivity

  • MS Office

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader

  • Zoom Client

Browsers

  • Google Chrome

Printing

  • PaperCut

  • Xerox print drivers

Other

Other IT Managed software defined per user role/responsibilities

 

Need help?

Contact the Service Desk online

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