vSoftware

vSoftware provides a fast and easy way to download the latest versions of Microsoft Windows. This is one of the many services Information Technology provides to UTRGV Students, Faculty and Staff. Since the software distribution is completely electronic, this allows us to pass on the cost savings to the users.

Purpose

To Provide Microsoft Windows Software at a reduced price to UTRGV Students, Faculty and Staff Microsoft Software/Microsoft Office.

Students

  • Students can download a copy of the latest Microsoft Windows at no cost.  
  • Software must be downloaded during the 31 day period that begins at the date of purchase. For an additional $4.95, the download period can be extended to two years (This is helpful in case you have to replace a hard drive on your computer or you get a new computer). 
  • Students are entitled to install Windows on one computer. 
  • Windows on DVD is available for $13.95 per title.  
  • When students graduate, they become permanently licensed for products covered at the time of graduation. If students leave the University without graduating, they must remove all products obtained under the Microsoft Campus Agreement. For more information on eligibility requirements please read the Microsoft Campus Agreement.

Faculty and Staff

  • Faculty and Staff can download a copy of the latest version of Microsoft Windows or Office at $9.75 per titles
  • Software must be downloaded during the 31 day period that begins at the date of purchase. For an additional $4.95, the download period can be extended to two years (This is helpful in case you have to replace a hard drive on your computer or you get a new computer) .
  • Office or Windows on DVD is available for $13.95 per title.
  • Employees are entitled to install Windows on one computer
  • Office can be installed on one desktop computer and one laptop computer for your exclusive use.
  • Faculty and staff who install the home use software must uninstall the software from their personally-owned computer when they leave employment at the UT System, or if the software is no longer made available for their use at work. 
  • For more information on eligibility requirements please read the Microsoft Campus Agreement.

Access

UTRGV  computers running Microsoft Windows

The software is already installed on all new computers. It is also available through Software Center

UTRGV  computers running Mac OS X

The software is already pre-installed on all new computers. Software is also available through JAMF Self-Service. 

  • NOTE: Customers must submit a service request or contact IT Help Desk to request software installation. IT staff will try to install via Remote Support or make arrangements for an on-site visit.
vSoftware (latest Microsoft Office and Windows)
  1. Login in to my.utrgv.edu.
  2. Click the vSoftware icon under Applications.
  3. Click Start Shopping and Check Out.
  4. Accept and Sign the License Agreement.
  5. Complete Checkout process.
  6. Download Software.
  7. Save your Product Key and Download files for your records.

Training & Resources

No training is available at this time.

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