ITS recommends the following software. Prefer that our Technical Staff installs it?
No problem, just ask the next time we are at your location or give
us a call.
Web Browsers
Mozilla Firefox 3.6 (free)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 (free)
Browser Add-Ins
Adobe Acrobat Reader 9 (free)
Adobe Flash Player 10 (free)
Note: update Flash Player separately in both Firefox and Internet Explorer
FTP Software
FileZilla (free)
BulletProof FTP
Java Software
Anti-Pest/Anti-Spyware Software
Spybot Search & Destroy (free)
Ad-Aware
CoolWebSearch Removal Tool (free)
Anti-Spam Software
ITS Mail Guard anti-spam/anti-virus service
K9 (free)
Check often for updates; for example Adobe has updated Flash Player almost monthly lately, and there are often updates for Java and Spybot as well.
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Mozilla Firefox 3.6
Installation instructions: |
- Download the Firefox setup program using the above button.
- Open the setup program you downloaded to start the installation if it does not start automatically.
- If desired you can make ITS StartCenter your home page.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0
Note: According to Intuit, QuickBooks 2005 and earlier are not compatible with Internet Explorer 7. An update is necessary for use with QuickBooks 2006 and 2005.
You can download Internet Explorer 7 directly from our web site. Internet Explorer 7 is not compatible with Windows 98, Me, and 2000 computers. The Internet Explorer 7 installer will keep your current favorites, however, your home page may be reset, so make a note of it before upgrading.
- Download the appropriate installation program for your operating system. Be sure to choose "open" or "run" or "run from current location" if prompted.
- Windows XP SP2 (15.8 MB)
- Windows Vista (settings updater; 1.7 MB)
- Windows Server 2003 SP1 (15.8 MB)
- All 64-bit versions of Windows (XP, 2003, Vista; 29.5 MB)
- Setup will ask you some questions about the setup, and may download additional installation files from Microsoft (this part may take a while if their download sites are busy).
- The installer will require you to restart your computer.
- When you first run Internet Explorer it will prompt you to activate an "advanced Phishing Filter." ITS recommends you do so.
- Run Windows Update on your Start Menu to download the latest security updates for Internet Explorer.
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