This article explains how to download software for academic purposes from:
- iSolutions' Software Center
or - The University of Southampton Software Download Service.
Please keep in mind that some software (such as SPSS) may require Virtual Private Network (VPN) connected to find the license. To know more about connecting your laptop to the University's VPN, please read the article How to set up the Virtual Private Network (VPN) via GlobalProtect.
Please contact ServiceLine if:
- You are looking for an application that is not available
- You face any issues installing, downloading or running any programs on this website
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Using a university-owned computer
If you are using a university-owned laptop or desktop, you can download software from the Software Center:
- From your desktop, by double-clicking the icon "Software Center"
- From Windows Start menu, by selecting "Software Center"
From the home page, on the left, you can see a menu with:
- applications
- installation status
- updates
Applications
Applications show the whole list of software downloadable.
You can find the software you are looking for using the option “Filter” and “Sort of”:
- “Filter” allows you to filter the application per topics.
- “Sort of” filter allows you to search software per application name, date, publisher name or status.
Your installation status
Using it, you can check:
- How much software is installed on your computer
- Who is the publisher (for example: Microsoft, Adobe, Corel)
- The application’s status (for example: installed)
Updates
"Updates" shows if there are updates available to download
Downloading an application
To download software:
- Select the software icon
- read the description of the software and the key installation information
- click on the “Install” button
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Using your own device
- Open the University of Southampton Software Download Service
- Sign in with your university username and password
- Read the full conditions of use within the section About
Searching for Applications
Software list is in alphabetical order. You can search for an application using the search field at the top of the page:
Type in the name of the software in the Search field and select the button to locate the application.
The Home and About options
Using the Home key you can come back to the main web page. The list of software will be available to you.
The About key provides the Terms and Conditions when using this website.
How to change the layout
To change the view from a Grid to a table listing select the Table listing icon as shown below:
You should then see the applications listed in a table format.
Selecting an Operating System
On the right side of the home page, you will see the OS and Type menus:
This option allows you to select an operating system. Select an operating system and the page will show only applications which have an installer for that system.
The Type option is for Linux and Windows installations where specific 64-bit and/or 32-bit options can be displayed.
Downloading an application
Select the item you want to install.
On the left, you will find:
- The description of the software
- Key installation information
Read the installation instructions with attention: you will find software keys and details on how to install the software.
By selecting the file at the bottom of the screen, the download will start.
Logging off
The about Key displays the terms and conditions for using the software download page.
By selecting the white triangle next to your username, you will see the option to Logout as shown below:
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Microsoft 365 A5 and A1 licences
Microsoft 365 A5
The vast majority of staff and students will be automatically allocated a Microsoft 365 A5 licence.
Staff and students can use both the web version and the Office Desktop apps (including Outlook, Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Project and Visio) on any University device and personal devices (up to 5 activations).
Microsoft 365 A1
Visitors, casual and temporary staff will be allocated a Microsoft 365 A1 licence.
Accounts using an A1 licence:
- Will not be able to use the Office Desktop apps (on personal devices and University staff computers)
- Will not be able to use advanced Microsoft 365 features (Power BI, MS Bookings, Teams Phone System and Voice Conferencing)
Read the article "Microsoft 365 License Comparisons (A5 & A1)" for more details about the licences.
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Full list of software available
A full list of software available on the software download site can be found from the SharePoint page Software.
Please note due to licensing restrictions some applications may not be available to all users.
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How to uninstall a software
1. Open the Software Center or the University of Southampton Software Download Service
2. Select the button Installation status
3. Select the software you want to uninstall
4. Select the button Unistall
At the end of the procedure a pop up banner will notify that "The software was uninstalled successfully".
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How to request administrator rights
To know more and request about administrator rights (also called "admin rights"), please read the article Administrator account and rights on university-owned computers.
The article provides the following information:
- Lists part of the main responsibilities of an administrator
- Suggests best practices
- Explains how to request administrator rights in the unlikely event you need admin rights on a university-owned computer
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Related content
How to set up the Virtual Private Network (VPN) via GlobalProtect
Microsoft 365 License Comparisons (A5 and A1)
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