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PCs, Laptops and Tablets
Wondering what kind of computer to bring to campus? View our recommendations and minimum requirements. UMass Lowell is happy to offer competitive pricing on desktops, laptops and tablet PCs through the UMass USave Program.
Software
UMass Lowell provides free McAfee anti-virus software (for Windows machines) to all students. In addition, through UMass Lowell's agreements with other software providers, nVivo qualitative data analysis software is available. A one-year license of the nVivo software can be purchased directly through QSR International for $103 + $30 handling fee ($133).
Our McAfee anti-virus software is customized for UMass Lowell students and may be installed on home PCs and laptops.
Download 8.5i for Windows XP and Vista
*This version is required for Windows Vista users. User must enter their UML email address and password to initiate the download and installation. Once you have copied the self-extracting file to your desktop and double-clicked to begin the installation, wait until you see the dialog box informing you the installation is complete and a reboot is required.
Download 8.6 VirusScan for Mac
*This version requires Mac OS X Tiger (10.4.6 or later) or Mac OS X Leopard (10.5 or later). User must enter their UML email address and password to initiate the download and installation. Double-click the Virex package icon to start the Installer.
Download 8.5 VirusScan for Mac
*This version requires Mac OS X Tiger (10.4.x or later). User must enter their UML email address and password to initiate the download and installation. Double-click the Virex package icon to start the Installer.
Download 7.7 Virex for Mac
*This version will run on all OS X versions up to 10.3.x. User must enter their UML email address and password to initiate the download and installation. Double-click the Virex package icon to start the Installer.
When on campus, students can pick up a CD at the Help Desk.
We recommend that all students download and install Windows Defender, the free anti-spyware application, at www.microsoft.com.