University of Richmond

Standard Software

University standard software can be found on all University-owned computers in the library, classrooms, labs, or offices.

PC Standard Software (New computers for 2009 faculty/staff)

Sophos AntiVirus Software: (Please note: You must download our version of this software to connect your computer to our network. There is a version for on-campus use, and a version for off-campus use. If you have questions, contact the Help Desk.)

Name Faculty/Staff Student
Windows Vista Enterprise SP1
Included Student Purchase
Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007
Included Student Purchase
Internet Explorer 7
Included Web Download - Freeware
Windows Media Player
Included Web Download - Freeware
Microsoft Silverlight
Included Web Download - Freeware
FireFox Included Web Download - Freeware
Acrobat Reader
Included Web Download - Freeware
Realplayer Included Web Download - Freeware
Quicktime Included Web Download - Freeware
iTunes Included Web Download - Freeware
Flash player
Included Web Download - Freeware
Shockwave player
Included Web Download - Freeware
SSH 3.2.9
Included Web Download
Sophos Antivirus
Included University Provided
Sun Java
Included Web Download - Freeware
Cisco VPN client
Included University Provided
VLC Player
Included Web Download - Freeware
Paint Shop Pro
Included Student Purchase
Write-N-Cite Included Web Download - Freeware
CutePDF Writer
Included Web Download - Freeware
Virtual PC 2007
Included Web Download - Freeware
Zip 2 Secure
Included Web Download - Freeware

* Latest version provided by manufacturer.

** Microsoft XP operating system for all public, library and classroom computers.

MAC Standard Software

Name Faculty/Staff Student
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Included Student Purchase
iLife 09 Included Student Purchase
Microsoft Office 2008 Included Student Purchase
Sophos Antivirus 4.9 Included University Provided
VPNClient 4.9.01 Included Web Download - Freeware
Adobe Reader 9.1 Included Web Download - Freeware
Firefox 3.0.8 Included Web Download - Freeware
Flash Player 10.0.22.87 Included Web Download - Freeware
Flip4Mac 2.2.1.11 Included Web Download - Freeware
Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection v2.00 Included Web Download - Freeware
RealPlayer 11.0.1 build 949 Included Web Download - Freeware
Stuffit Expander 13.0.3 Included Web Downlaod - Freeware
VLC Media Player 0.9.9a Included Web Download - Freeware

* Latest version provided by manufacturer.

Important Note:

The University strongly encourages students to keep their Windows systems patched with the latest security updates. As part of the computer registration process once you arrive on campus, all students will be required to apply the latest security patch prior to being allowed on the campus network. Instructions for completing this task will be attached to your room key when you arrive and the IS Help Desk will be available to assist you.

Licensed and Installed Standard Software

For a complete listing of the software by classroom or lab, please visit classrooms and labs.

Help Desk

Chat with Help Desk
(804) 287-6400
helpdesk@richmond.edu
Jepson Hall, Room G-19
Hours: M–F, 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Phone support: S–S, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.


Telecom/Media Support

(804) 287-6500
telecom@richmond.edu
Jepson Hall, Room G-3
Hours: M–F, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
After hours: 287-6500


Technology Learning Center (TLC)

(804) 289-8772
tlc@richmond.edu
Boatwright Library, Room 317
Hours: M–F, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
M–Th, 8:30 a.m.–midnight during semester
Some weekend hours available