Software and Applications

Information on installing or working with software and applications.

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Pinned Article Tools for Virtual Meetings and Collaboration

A quick reference list of virtual meeting and collaboration tools. Links to additional resources are provided.

Audio Guides for Windows Computers, Microsoft Teams and Zoom

Manage and troubleshoot audio settings for your Windows computer, Microsoft Teams calls and Zoom meetings..

Clearing Cookies on Internet Browsers

Guidance to resources for clearing cookies on all major internet browsers.

Communicating Work Schedule and Locations

Best practices for informing others of your work schedule, locations and availability.

Configuring Opera Workstations

Instructions for configuring Opera Cloud the first time you use a new computer workstation.

Fix PDFs Opening in Web Browser

Instructions to use if PDFs are opening in a Web browser instead of Adobe Acrobat. Symptoms include but are not limited to: PDF Icons are now showing a Chrome or other web browser icon, PDFs are opening in a web browser, you are being asked to download or purchase Adobe Acrobat.

Getting Started with Microsoft Bookings

Find out more about Bookings, how to request a page and how to set things up.

Getting Started with Microsoft Teams

Information for getting started with Microsoft Teams, including how to: install and launch Teams, request a team, find resources and training.

Installing Approved Optional Software (Software Center)

Instructions for installing optional, approved software using the Software Center application.

Installing Windows Updates

Instructions for processing Windows updates on computers or laptops.

Simphony Cloud EMC

How to access Simphony Cloud Enterprise Management Console (EMC)

Standard Software Vs. Optional or Special Software

Software reference chart for which programs and applications are part of the standard divisional set up and which are optional or special.

Updating to Windows 10 Version 22H2

Instructions and screen shots for updating to the latest version of Windows 10.

Using Adobe Fill & Sign to Complete Forms

Instructions for filling out and signing or initialing digital forms using Adobe Fill & Sign.

Using MSU's Virtual Private Network

Instruction for connecting through MSU's virtual private network by either using a browser or installing and using the F5 Big IP-Edge client.

Using the Transact System

Transact system resources and troubleshooting