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Self-serve software installation

If you’re using a UVic computer, you can install and update popular software using Company Portal or Software Center (Windows) or Self Service (Mac). The apps that are listed have been tested and approved.

Some apps that are available include Adobe Reader, Zoom, Echo360 Universal Capture, Cyberduck, and NVDA screen reader. The software available to you may depend on your role and department. If you can't find what you're looking for, contact IT support to see if they can add it or install it for you.

Windows computers can have either Company Portal or Software Center installed. Macs have Self Service.

Installing an app doesn't necessarily mean you can use it right away. Some software, like Adobe apps, needs to be activated or licensed separately.

Details

For
UVic computers
Cost
Free
Platform
Windows & Mac

Company Portal

Company Portal has a searchbar at the top, vertical tabs along one side, and a gallery of apps with names and icons.
Company Portal

You probably have Company Portal if your computer was set up in 2024 or later. To install software with Company Portal:

  1. Open the Company Portal app from the ​ Start menu.
  2. Go to the Apps tab. (It's in the sidebar on the left of the window. If the window is small, the label will be hidden. You'll still see its icon, which looks like 4 squares.)
  3. Select the app you want to install. You can use the categories view, sort widget, and the search bar at the top of the window to help you find it.
  4. Select Install.
  5. Follow any prompts that come up during the installation process.

Software Center

You probably have Software Center if your computer was set up in 2023 or earlier. To install software with Software Center:

  1. Open the Software Center app from the ​ Start menu.
  2. Go to the Applications tab.
  3. Select the app you want to install. You can sort, filter or search to help find it.
  4. Select Install.
  5. Follow any prompts that come up during the installation process.

Self Service

If you have a Mac, you'll have Self Service. To install software with it:

  1. Open Self Service.
  2. Search for app you want using the search bar in the sidebar or select Browse and look for it.
  3. Select the Install button under the app you want to install.
  4. Follow any prompts that come up during the installation process.

Get help now

Contact IT support to:

  • get help using Company Portal, Software Center or Self Service
  • troubleshoot installation failures and errors
  • install software that isn't available from the app
  • report an outage or issue
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