The following software is available free for charge for registered students.

See the following pages for instructions and notes for installation.

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Office 365 is available to all current VHCC students, faculty and staff for installation

on up to 5 of your personally owned devices. To obtain the software for a PC or MAC

computer:

Visit http://my.vccs.edu and select Canvas

When in Canvas, select “Vhcc Resources”

While in “VHCC Resources” select the “Student Software” Tab &

Select Office 365 by clicking the provided link.

After selecting the “Office 365” link enter your VHCC email address

Once logged in, select “Install Apps

Once you choose the option for “Office 365 Apps” choose “run” if asked. (Using chrome the

download should start automatically and be at the bottom left of your screen.

Follow the prompts to install the program.

Remember that your computer must be connected to the internet via a high-speed connection

to install this software. Dial-up internet is not recommended for use while installing Office 365

due to the size of the program. Office365 is available to currently enrolled students and for

one semester after the last semester of enrollment. Office 365 for phones and tablets may be

installed from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

Symantec Anti-Virus

Symantec Anti-Virus is available to all current VHCC students, faculty and staff for installation

on up to 5 of your personally owned devices. To obtain the software for a PC or MAC

computer:

Visit http://my.vccs.edu and select Canvas

When in Canvas, select “VHCC Resources”

While in “VHCC Resources” select the “Student Software” Tab & Then

Select Symantec by clicking the provided link.

If you have a Windows system, you will need to determine if you have a 32 bit or a 64 bit

operating system. Click the settings “gear: Open the Control Panel and click “System” and

then select “about. Note “System Type”.

Choose the appropriate version of software below and follow the instructions on your screen.

Windows

Guides

Download User Client Guide for Windows (V 12.1.6 - 1MB)

Operating System Requirements for SEP v14.0 (Win10 fully supported)

Operating System Requirements for SEP v12.1.6 MP6 (Win10 basic compatibility)

Downloads - Current VCCS Login Required

Version 14.2 – Windows 10 fully supported.

Download 32-bit SEP v14.2.0 for Windows (v14.2.0 - 75MB)

Download 64-bit SEP v14.2.0 for Windows (v14.2.0- 82MB)

Older Versions

Download client for Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10

Download 32 bit SEP v12.1.6 for Windows (v12.1.6 MP6 - 65MB)

Download 64 bit SEP v12.1.6 for Windows (v12.1.6 MP6 - 80MB)

Windows Notes

Close any open applications before continuing. Failure to do so could cause problems with your computer.

All previous versions of Symantec or Norton, or any other anti-virus software products must be uninstalled prior to installation of this product.

Windows Defender Real-Time Protection must be turned off during the installation. You must be logged on to Windows using an account which can install software. You must choose either the 32 bit or 64 bit version based on your system hardware

(right-click on "This PC" on your computer to find out). Only Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, and Windows 10 are supported.

Instructions

Download/unzip the file and then start the setup.exe file in the topmost directory. From the

install menu choose the third bubble "Install Symantec Endpoint Protection Client".

After you have installed the software, restart your computer.

Mac

Current Version

Download SEP for Macintosh (v14.2.0 - 48MB)

Older Version (OS X 10.8 - OS X 10.12)

Download SEP for Macintosh (v12.1.6MP6 - 25MB)

Mac Notes

Close any open applications before continuing. Failure to do so could cause problems with your computer.

All previous versions of Symantec or Norton, or any other anti-virus software products must be uninstalled prior to installation of this product.

Only Mac OS X versions 10.8 through 10.12 are supported with 12.1.6. Other operating systems are not supported. For OS X 10.6, download version 12.1.3. OS X version 10.5 and below are not supported.

Click the Macintosh download link and select Run to start the download process. When it finishes, click the open box icon labeled "Symantec Anti-Virus Installer" to start the installation.

After you have installed the software, restart your computer.

Compatibility between Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) for Mac and OS X

Respondus Lockdown Browser

Respondus Lockdown Browser is required for some assignments and is available to all current

VHCC students, faculty and staff for installation on up to 5 of your personally owned devices.

To obtain the software for a PC or MAC computer:

Visit http://my.vccs.edu and select Canvas

When in Canvas, select “VHCC Resources”

While in “VHCC Resources” select the “Student Software” Tab & Then

Select Respondus by clicking the provided link.

After Selecting “Respondus Lockdown Browser” simply click the “Install Now” button

Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation.