Prohibited Software

Computer Services personnel have been increasingly confronted with computer problems caused by non-standard and non-approved software packages operating on University-owned PCs.

Please be aware that even seemingly harmless, even fun programs may, and in fact often do, cause software conflicts that prevent your computer from functioning as an effective tool for your job. Computer Services is developing a list of software that is known to cause conflicts with our standard software configuration. This will be a “living” list that will grow or change as non-compatible software is identified.

The programs in the list below should NOT be installed on any University-owned computer:

1. Messaging/instant messaging programs
   • Yahoo Messenger
   • MSN Messenger
2. Browser toolbars
   • Google Toolbar
   • Yahoo Toolbar
   • MSN Toolbar
3. Email enhancement tools
   • Incredimail
4. Peer-to-Peer file-sharing applications
   • Kazaa
5. Games
6. Software Tools
   • WordPro
7. Miscellaneous
   • Pop-up blockers
   • Yahoo Companion

It is against University policy to download/install any computer program on a University-owned computer that has not been authorized by the University. The list above is being published to help answer questions and prevent future conflicts. Remember however that just because a particular program is not on this list does not mean it is authorized for use. No one should install any programs on their systems without permission or direction from their supervisor. If you, as a Supervisor, are in doubt about a particular program, please check with Computer Services prior to making any authorization.