Software for students
Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) aims to help you make the most of your learning experiences at Victoria University. We recommend certain software that can enhance that experience.
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Software for PC (Windows)
Symantec EndPoint Protection
VU provides students and staff with access to antivirus software for their home PC/Laptop to protect your data and also minimize the risk of spreading viruses to the university network. If you would like the latest copy of Symantec's Antivirus security software please contact ITS Service Desk for instructions on how to access it.
Internet Explorer 9.0
IE9 is the latest version of Internet Explorer. Improvements include: faster web searches, improved security and privacy protection. We recommend using this version when accessing online videos and e-books.
- Download the latest version of Internet Explorer directly from Microsoft.
Adobe Macromedia Plug-ins for IE:
Mozilla Firefox 8
Mozilla Firefox is a secure, fast and powerful web browser. An alternative to Internet Explorer.
PeaZip 4.1
PeaZip is a powerful archive browser with built in encryption and file split features. It supports most archives, including Zip and RAR files.
Adobe Acrobat Reader 10
The most popular PDF reader. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader to view PDF documents.
QuickTime Player v7.71
QuickTime is a Apple powered Media player for Windows OS. It plays a variety of Audio and Video formats, and supports live video streaming.
Software for Apple Mac (OSX)
Symantec AntiVirus OSX 10.3/10.4/10.5
Mozilla Firefox 8 OSX
Macromedia plug-ins for Firefox:
Adobe Acrobat Reader 10
Contact us
- Contact ITS Service Desk via phone on +61 3 9919 2777 or via email at servicedesk@vu.edu.au