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Software Downloads
WCU has many different programs available for students, faculty, and staff members to download. These programs include the Microsoft Office Suite Versions 2007 for PC and 2008 for Mac.
MS Office and Windows Available for Work-at-Home
Thanks to a Microsoft Campus Agreement, Western Carolina University faculty and staff have work-at-home rights to the MS Office Professional (Mac or Windows) and MS Windows operating system update software. Faculty and staff may purchase Windows 7 Ultimate and Microsoft Office (2007 for Windows, 2008 for Mac) from The University Bookstore. The cost is $15 each for the DVD media.
| Download | PC | Mac |
| Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate | Request to Purchase 7 Ultimate | N/A |
| Microsoft Office Software | Request Office 2007 | Request 2008 |
| Microsoft Compatibility Pack | For 2007 File Formats | NA |
| Web Tools Installation (Faculty/Staff Only) – RedDot, Dreamweaver, Contribute, and Fireworks | Request Tools | Request Tools |
| Barracuda SPAM Firewall Mail Client Plug-in for Microsoft Outlook | Download plug-in | |
| Web Browser: SeaMonkey | 32 Bit | OSX |
| FTP Client: WSFTP 4.6 | 16 Bit and 32 Bit | |
| Acrobat Reader | Download | Download |
| Antivirus Software: Symantec Anti-Virus | Request Antivirus Software | Request Antivirus Software |
| WCU Desktop Background Windows XP | Download | N/A |
| WCU Desktop Background Windows Vista | Download | N/A |
| WCU Desktop Background Mac | N/A | Download |
MS Office and Windows Available for Work-at-Home
Thanks to a Microsoft Campus Agreement, Western Carolina University faculty and staff have work-at-home rights to the MS Office Professional (Mac or Windows) and MS Windows operating system update software. Faculty and staff may purchase Windows 7 Ultimate and Microsoft Office (2007 for Windows, 2008 for Mac) from The University Bookstore. The cost is $15 each for the DVD media.
Symantec Anti-Virus software is also available for home use.