Software

Residential students at the Troy Campus are permitted to download and install a copy of McAfee ENS for use on their personal computers. This software protects against virus, trojans, worms, and other forms of malware. For more information please read the section below titled Anti-Virus.

Microsoft 365

E-mail, calendars and contacts
File storage and sharing (including OneDrive)
Online versions of Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Microsoft 365 on tablets and phones
Full, installed Microsoft 365 applications (PC and Mac)
100 GB e-mail storage, 1 TB for Microsoft 365 storage

The Microsoft Suite is now available for download on up to five personal devices for students.

How do I download and install the Microsoft 365 software?

Anti-Virus Software

Anti-virus software serves as a digital shield, safeguarding computers from malicious programs such as viruses, trojans, worms, and spyware. Collectively known as “malware,” these threats can infiltrate a system through infected files, network transmissions, email attachments, or concealed within downloaded Internet programs.

Think of anti-virus software as the computer’s internal police force. It diligently scans for out-of-place software, eradicates it, and quarantines it, preventing any harmful interaction with legitimate software.

Troy University offers Trellix ENS to students residing on the Troy Campus, with eligibility confirmed via email. Trellix is compatible with Windows 10 and 11 but is not supported on macOS or earlier Windows versions. Students whose computers are incompatible with Trellix ENS must procure anti-virus software that aligns with their system’s requirements.

Installation alone is not sufficient; anti-virus software requires regular updates to combat emerging malware. Trellix ENS distinguishes itself by performing daily automatic updates.

Be aware that anti-virus software included with new computers typically comes as a trial version. Once expired, a full version must be purchased for ongoing updates. Ensure that your anti-virus software is both registered and actively updated.

Students wishing to switch to Trellix ENS must first remove any existing anti-virus software and restart their computer before installation. Running multiple anti-virus programs concurrently can severely hinder system performance and may lead to crashes or boot failures.

Prior to installing ENS, any installed anti-virus software must first be uninstalled. Residential students must download the ENS Installation package for the Troy Campus.

The Installation directions for Troy Student Version of ENS includes step-by-step instructions for downloading and installing Trellix ENS.

To download the latest version, a student must be registered, have a valid Troy University e-mail address and live on the Troy Campus. To download ENS please visit the following Website:

Download Trellix Antivirus Software for On-Campus Students

Installation directions for Troy Student Version of ENS

What Anti-Virus programs are currently supported?

For Windows OS in Academic Wireless Areas

Authentium
Avast
AVG
AVGuard
Avira
Bitdefender
CarbonBlack
Comodo
CrowdStrike
Cylance
ESET (NOD32)
EZ Antivirus
Faronics
Fortinet
FSecure Antivirus
Gdata
Immunet
iolo System Shields
Ivanti
Kaspersky
Landesk
LightSpeed
Malwarebytes Antivirus
Trellix
McAfee NA
McAfee 45
Microsoft Security Products – Microsoft has released a number of Anti-Virus programs with different naming conventions. The listing is as follows:
- Windows Defender (Windows 8, 8.1 and 10)
- SCEP
- Security Essentials
- OneCare
Panda
PCtools
SecureIT
SentinelOne
Sophos
Sophos X
WebRoot (SpySweeper)
Symantec Personal
Symantec Enterprise
Norton
TrendMicro
TrendMicro Corp
Vipre Antivirus
ZoneAlarm

For Macintosh OS in Academic Wireless Areas

Avast
Avira
AVG
BitDefender
ClamXav
Comodo
CrowdStrike
Cylance
ESET
iAntiVirus
Intego
Kaspersky
MacKeeper
Trellix
Microsoft SCEP
Norton
Panda
Sophos
Sophos X
SentinelOne
TrendMicro
Webroot

Firewall Software

The best defense against a virus is to never allow one into a computer. A firewall program protects a computer against malware and unauthorized access by restricting communication between software programs and the Internet. For example, a firewall that is configured to block file sharing between computers may prevent a worm from traveling from an infected computer to another computers across a network. It also prevents others from accessing a student's computer over the network.

A firewall may be thought of as precisely what it's name indicates. It's a thick wall that only allows certain information to pass through it.

Most operating systems include a basic firewall. Windows and OS X both have built-in firewalls that provide protection against common threats.

Software/System Updates

Even with the strongest firewall and anti-virus software a computer is still susceptible to attack if it's not updated regularly. Updates are generally classified as being either software updates for applications such as Microsoft 365 or Internet Explorer or as system updates for operating systems such as Windows or OS X.

Operating systems can be configured to automatically download the latest updates. Students are responsible for ensuring their computers are up-to-date.

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Help Center for Students

SPSS for Home Use

The university has a site license for SPSS that allows it to be installed on any university-owned computers when used for teaching or non-commercial purposes. Additionally, student, faculty and staff home use on personal equipment is permitted.

Download SPSS Software for Home Use

SPSS Installation Instructions (Windows)