Installing software on Engineering IT managed computer

Installing software on your Engineering computer, please follow one of these two methods.

Method #1 (Recommended)

1. Copy application installation file/s to C:\software.
2. Right-click the executable and choose "Run as Administrator".
3. Enter your administrator account and password when prompted.
4. Most programs should be installed in "C:\Program Files" or "C:\Program Files (x86)".
5. If given the option, ALWAYS install for the ALL USERS or for the ENTIRE computer.  

   1. Exceptions: In some cases, applications might need to be installed in one of our pre-defined white-listed folders.  Be VERY CAREFUL if you chose this option.

Method #2 

1. Copy the installation file/s to a white-listed folder (Here is a list of white-listed folders).
2. Double-click the executable.
3. Enter your administrator account and password when prompted.
4. Most programs should be installed in "C:\Program Files" or "C:\Program Files (x86)".
5. If given the option, ALWAYS install for the ALL USERS or for the ENTIRE computer.  

   1. Exceptions: In some cases, applications might need to be installed in one of our pre-defined white-listed folders.  Be VERY CAREFUL if you chose this option.

NOTE:  It is against UT policy and is dangerous to use your administrative account for every day use including reading email and browsing the web.